US EditionNigeria: Tinubu Didn't Stop 5-Year Visa Policy for Americans - Presidency
NIGERIA, JUL 10 – Nigeria maintains its 5-year multiple-entry visa policy for US citizens amid recent US visa restrictions affecting thousands of Nigerians, officials said.
- On July 10, 2025, the Nigerian Presidency refuted reports claiming that President Tinubu had halted the provision of five-year multiple-entry visas to American nationals.
- The denial followed the US government's July 8, 2025, visa policy change reducing Nigerian visa validity and citing reciprocity as the cause.
- Nigeria affirmed it continues to issue 5-year visas to Americans under existing bilateral agreements and introduced a new e-Visa with 90-day single-entry validity for tourists and business travelers.
- Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, emphasized that the US government's explanation of reciprocity as the basis for its visa restrictions on Nigeria does not correspond to the real circumstances.
- The Presidency pledged ongoing diplomatic engagement with US authorities to resolve visa issues and maintain mutual respect and cooperation between both countries.
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