By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi / Posted July 22, 2025
The United States Mission in Nigeria, via its official X handle on July 21, 2025, has warned Nigerians, announcing a lifetime visa ban for individuals involved in visa fraud, including submitting fake documents or false information during applications.
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The viral statement emphasized that those found guilty of using falsified bank statements, altered academic credentials, or fake invitation letters will be permanently barred from entering the U.S. Criminal charges may also be pursued against perpetrators, including sponsors, agents, or smugglers facilitating illegal immigration.
The U.S. further tightened its visa policy for Nigerians, limiting non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas to single-entry, three-month terms effective July 8, 2025, citing border security concerns. The U.S. Mission stated, “A nation without borders is not a nation,” urging applicants to use authentic documents to avoid severe penalties. This policy could also impact visa eligibility for other Western countries sharing immigration intelligence with the U.S.
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The Nigerian government, speaking through presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga reacted strongly to the new policy, calling it “disproportionate” and urging reconsideration. He highlighted that Nigeria offers five-year multiple-entry visas to U.S. citizens, arguing that the U.S. claim of reciprocity is misleading.
Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar criticized U.S. pressure on FG to accept deportees from third world countries, asserting Nigeria’s sovereignty. He reminded them of Nigeria’s economic significance, in the areas of oil, gas and rare earth mineral reserves but assured that diplomatic talks are ongoing to address the issue, with Nigeria advocating for mutual respect.
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As part of relative reforms to address the gaps in domestic immigration operation, Nigeria’s Interior Ministry, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, introduced stricter penalties starting August 1, 2025, which will include a $15 daily surcharge for visa overstays, with an amnesty window until July 31, 2025. Overstays exceeding six months will incur a five-year re-entry ban while one year or more will result in a ten-year ban.
Many Nigerians have expressed concerns about the U.S. policy, viewing it as unfair and stereotyping of some sort that would frustrate innocent visa applicants if enforcement is blanket. However, some others thought the measure is like a “collective punishment” but hope for a quick mutual diplomatic resolution.
The visa restrictions threaten family ties, business operations, and cultural exchanges, particularly for the Nigerian diaspora ranks in the U.S. Former vice president Atiku Abubakar called the U.S. for seemingly taring all Nigerians with one brush for what he termed ‘governmental shortcomings’.
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However, many analysts urge the FG to improve its biometric visa systems and also, bolster its diplomatic conversation in order to change the negative perception and protect citizens abroad. Nigerians are optimistic that domestic reforms together with stronger diplomatic advocacy can ease the tensions resulting from the stringent U.S. visa policies.
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