Often asked: How To Apply For American Visa In Lagos Nigeria?

How to Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa

1. For Nonimmigrant Visa applicants:
2. Once you have determined the correct visa type, you must pay the visa fee.
3. The next step is to complete the DS-160 form.
4. You are almost ready to schedule your visa appointment!
5. Visit the U.S. Embassy on the date and time of your visa interview.

How do I apply for a US visa from Nigeria?

STEP 1: Go to Nigeria Immigration website at: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng.

1. STEP 2: Select Entry Visa/Visa Free Zone.
2. STEP 3: Click on Processing Country, select United States.
3. STEP 4: Click on Start Application.
4. STEP 5: The application is on the Inovate1 Services website.

How long does it take to get a US visa in Nigeria?

Nonimmigrant visa applicants are encouraged to apply at least three (3) months in advance of the intended date of travel. So remember, apply early! Although visa processing time is typically three working days, processing time for specific cases may vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements.

Is American Embassy in Nigeria open?

Business Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

What are the requirements for US visa?

Here are the required documents for a US visa:

• An online nonimmigrant DS-160 application form. You can file the form DS-160 here.
• Your valid passport.
• One photograph.
• Receipt proving payment of $160 for a nonimmigrant US visa application.
• Social media details.

Can I apply for American visa now?

Please note: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Department temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. embassies and consulates in March 2020. The process to resume routine visa services began in February 2021.

Can I get US visa without interview?

You may be eligible to apply for a U.S. visa without an interview based on your age, or if you are renewing a prior U.S. visa. You must not have not been previously refused a U.S. visa or denied entry into the United States.

How much bank balance is required for US tourist visa?

Financial or bank statements to prove you have the finances to stay in the US of at least $266 for each day of your planned stay. Ties to your home country.

How do you increase your chances of getting a US visa?

U.S. Tourist Visa: How to Make your Chances of Approval Higher

1. Employment. Having a job in your home country will not guarantee to have your visa issued.
2. Family Obligation.
3. Property and Personal Asset.
4. Community Involvement.
5. Travel History.

Why does US visa get rejected?

Insufficient or Incorrect Information Providing incorrect or missing information in the application form will result into a US visa rejection. So, ensure that the information you fill matches the documentary proof, such as address, passport number, date of birth, employment details etc.

Do I need bank statement for US visa?

Depending on the type of US visa that you are applying for, you are likely to need to attend an interview at the US embassy and in most cases, you will be required to provide financial evidence that you can afford your visit to the US, in the form of bank statements.

How many hours does it take from Nigeria to USA?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nigeria and United States is 10,661 km= 6,624 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Nigeria to United States, It takes 11.83 hours to arrive.

How do you get a job at the US Embassy?

Applicants may apply through the website www.jobsusembassysd.us. Applicants can now apply directly through the website without having to print, scan, and send your resume by email. Initially this website will be an alternative to emailing your resume based on job announcements found at embajadausa.gov.do.

How can I migrate to America from Nigeria?

In general, a person who wishes to immigrate to the United States must have a petition approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before applying for an immigrant visa. The petition is filed either by a qualified relative or a potential employer at a USCIS office in the United States.