The United States Mission in Nigeria has rolled out new visa application requirements at its Embassy in Abuja and Consulate in Lagos starting April 22, 2025.
The Mission announced the new requirements in a statement entitled ‘New Requirements for Visa Interviews’, which was published on its website on Friday.
New requirements for US visa applicants from Nigeria
Visa Interviews: Starting April 22, 2025, all visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos must bring a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation/barcode number (starting with AA and followed by 00 – two zeroes) that matches the one used to make their appointment online. You must also make your appointment in your selected location when filling out your DS-160.
Matching Barcode Numbers: If the confirmation/barcode number on your DS-160 form does not match the one you used to book your appointment, you will not be allowed to enter the Consular Section or attend your visa interview.
Double-Check Your Information: At least two weeks before your interview, please double-check that the barcode number on your DS-160 form matches the one you used to schedule your appointment. You cannot reuse a DS-160 from a previous application.
Correcting DS-160 Barcode: If your DS-160 barcode is incorrect, you must log into your AVITS account at least 10 days before your appointment to create a support ticket requesting that your barcode number be corrected.
Rescheduling Appointments: If you are turned away from your appointment because your barcode numbers do not match, once you correct the problem, you must book a new appointment to proceed with your visa application. You may book a new appointment by logging into your AVITS account. If your visa fee has expired, you may have to pay a new fee before booking.
