US Embassy continues diplomatic, official visa processing in Abuja

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja will continue to process diplomatic and official visas for eligible applicants, including A, G and C visa categories.

The information was contained in a statement published on the website of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria.

The development comes after the U.S. Mission transferred routine visa services from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos on August 1, 2026, making Lagos the designated location for routine U.S. visa processing in Nigeria.

What they are saying

The embassy said applicants who believe they may qualify for diplomatic or official visas should first consult their protocol office, which normally handles visa matters.

• “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja will continue to process diplomatic and official visas (A, G and C visas).
• “Applicants who believe they may qualify for a diplomatic or official visa should first consult with their protocol office that normally handles visa matters,” the statement read in part.

Applicants are required to submit a diplomatic note or note verbale from the Foreign Ministry or international organisation, the DS-160 confirmation page, a diplomatic or official passport and one recent photograph taken against a white background.

• The embassy advised applicants not to pay the Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee unless specifically instructed to do so by a consular officer.
• It said the diplomatic note or note verbale should include the applicant’s name and date of birth, position and title, place of assignment or visit, purpose of travel and a brief description of duties.

The note should also state the intended travel date, anticipated length of stay or tour of duty in the U.S., as well as the names, relationships and dates of birth of any dependants or household members accompanying or joining the…