The United States Embassy Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, advising applicants to check their emails for information on rescheduled dates.
The notice, shared on the mission’s official X account on Thursday, April 9, stated that visa services at the Abuja embassy have been suspended.
“U.S. Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details on rescheduled appointments. Visa operations at U.S. Consulate General Lagos continue. American citizen services are available in emergencies and by appointment,” the statement read.
However, visa services remain operational at the U.S. Consulate General Lagos.
The development comes shortly after the United States Department of State authorised the departure of non-emergency personnel and their families from the Abuja embassy, citing a deteriorating security situation across Nigeria.
The move has heightened concerns among visa applicants and underscores the impact of recent security assessments on diplomatic operations in the country.