Just in: US extends Nigerian visitors visa to five years

The United States US says it will increase its visitor visa validity to five years for Nigerian nationals.

Specifically, the US in a press release disclosed that starting from March 1, 2023, it would increase visitor visa validity from 24 months to 60 months for Nigerians wishing to enter the country “temporarily for business and/or tourism.”

“The visa validity extension allows Nigerians to use the visa for 60 months to make short trips to the United States for tourism or business purposes before having to renew their visa,” the statement said.

The US has also confirmed that the visa application fee, which currently stands at $160, will not increase as a result of the increased visa validity.