US: Will Visa Processing Fee Now be Refunded to Nigerians? Embassy Opens Up

• The United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria maintained that visa application fees remain non-refundable
• In a post shared on its official X handle, the US Mission in Nigeria admitted growing concerns among applicants in the African nation over the visa fees
• The US Mission explained that the payment covers the administrative cost of processing applications, and not the issuance of visas

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 4 years of experience covering migration.

FCT, Abuja – The US Mission in Nigeria on Tuesday, September 16, acknowledged concerns from Nigerians regarding the United States (US) visa application fees.

Legit.ng reports that recent incidents involving Nigerians who were reportedly denied US visa after investing millions in the application and processing fees ignited a social media storm.

The incidents have seen Nigerians call for a refund policy for unsuccessful visa applicants, noting the huge amount of money usually invested only for the application to be rejected. Nigerians urged reforms and financial protections to cushion the financial impact of unsuccessful applications.

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But reacting via a post on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, seen by Legit.ng, US in Nigeria insisted that across the world, “visa fees cover the cost of processing the application, regardless of the outcome.”

It said:

“We hear your concerns regarding U.S. visa application fees. Like most countries, U.S. visa fees cover the cost of processing the application, regardless of the outcome. While fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, each application is reviewed thoroughly and fairly.”

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Elegbede urged Nigerians to “begin to have conversations around the economic opportunities in Africa”.

Source: Legit.ng