The United States has announced that it would discontinue visa services in Abuja and 24 other African diplomatic cities effective August 1, 2026.
A statement by the US Department of State said realignment to regional hubs was part of efforts aimed at boosting national security, cutting government waste and ensuring more uniform screening, vetting, and adjudication standards.
The statement said the administration of President Donald Trump is putting America and Americans first by realigning overseas operations to advance US priorities efficiently and effectively.
“The Department of State is constantly evaluating its overseas operations in order to advance America’s priorities as efficiently and effectively as possible.
“This includes a visa process that maintains rigorous standards of security screening and vetting and aligns resources and operational capacity with America’s national interests.
“The Trump administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans, and the
