The United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded American citizens that those with significant outstanding child support debt risk having their passports revoked under U.S. law.
The mission disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Wednesday, stating that the U.S. Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, is enforcing passport revocations for affected citizens.
It stated, “The Department of State, in coordination with @HHSGov, is revoking passports of Americans with significant outstanding child support debt.”
The mission added that affected Americans outside the United States could only obtain limited-validity passports to enable them return home.
It said, “If you are outside the U.S. and your passport is revoked, you can schedule an appointment at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for a limited passport, valid only for direct return to the United States. Once your debt is paid, you can apply
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