Trump Admin Announces Major Visa Restrictions for Four Countries

Trump admin announces major visa restrictions for four countries

The new restrictions apply to Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria.

UAE bans Nigerians aged 18-45 from applying tourist Visas; sets new conditions fir the country - The Zambian Observer

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced stringent new visa restrictions for Nigerian travelers, barring those aged 18 to 45 from applying for tourist visas unless accompanied by a family member or group. The policy, effective immediately, was communicated to travel agents on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, and also includes a complete ban on transit […] The post UAE bans Nigerians aged 18-45 from applying tourist Visas; sets new conditions fir the …

U.S. Mission Clarifies Reasons Behind Reduced Visa Validity For Nigerian Applicants » News.ng

The United States Mission to Nigeria has moved to clarify the factors behind recent changes to visa validity periods, dismissing speculation that the reduction stems from Nigeria’s foreign policy positions or international affiliations. In a statement addressing what it termed “misconceptions” about the policy change, the U.S. Mission emphasised that the shortened validity periods for most nonimmigrant visas affect multiple countries, not just N…

Ghana urges US to reverse visa restrictions amid diplomatic talks - Ghana Business News

The US Embassy in Ghana – Photo credit: Department of State The Ghana government has called on the United States to reconsider its recent revision of visa reciprocity arrangements that has led to a significant reduction in visa validity for Ghanaian citizens. The new policy, which cuts the B1/B2 visa duration from five-year multiple entry to a three-month single entry, has sparked concern among many affected travelers and prompted diplomatic eng…

Visa validity reduction for Nigerians not politically motivated

The United States Mission in Nigeria has dispelled misconceptions surrounding the recent reduction in visa validity for most nonimmigrant U.S. visas issued to Nigerian citizens, emphasising that the policy change is not politically motivated. In a statement released on Friday, U.S. officials clarified that the reduction is part of an ongoing global review of visa […] The post Visa validity reduction for Nigerians not politically motivated – U.S …

31 African Countries Affected By 3-Month US Visa Validity (Full List)

by Samuel OamenThe United States Department of State on Tuesday announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerians and other African citizens.According to a statement by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.The new visa restrictions take immediate effect.