U.S. Now Requires Nigerian Visa Applicants to Submit 5-Year Social Media History

The United States Department of State now mandates that all Nigerian visa applicants disclose their social media history from the past five years as part of the visa application process. The policy announced on Monday by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria via X (formerly Twitter), warns that failure to provide this information may result in visa denial.

The requirement affects Nigerians applying for U.S. visas and compels them to list all social media handles used within the five-year period on the DS-160 application form.

In response, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed the government’s awareness of the policy and said it may consider reciprocal measures that would require American visa applicants to provide similar social media information.

Ebienfa stated that the U.S. had previously notified Nigeria of the updated requirements, and consultations are ongoing among relevant stakeholders to determine an appropriate course of action. “Visa policies are reciprocal,” he told Punch, suggesting that Nigeria might soon implement its own disclosure demands.

The policy aligns with broader U.S. security and immigration vetting protocols introduced in recent years.

Officials on both sides are urging applicants to adhere strictly to the new guidelines to avoid processing delays or denials.

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