The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced new visa requirements for Nigerian applicants, mandating the disclosure of all social media usernames and handles used over the past five years.
In a statement posted on X on Monday, the Mission said Nigerian visa applicants must provide a comprehensive list of their social media profiles on the DS-160 visa application form. It also warned that failure to disclose such information could result in visa denials and bar applicants from future eligibility.
The US Mission said:“Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form.
“Applicants certify that the information in their visa application is true and correct before they sign and submit. Omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas.”
The Mission explained that the new requirement comes as part of the United States Government’s broader commitment to bolster national security through enhanced screening measures.
It further disclosed in an update on its website that:
“Starting September 2, 2025, nonimmigrant visa applicants in most categories, including those who are renewing will be required to attend an in-person interview with a consular officer.”
Michael Olugbode
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