US travelers to now submit Nigeria visa applications at embassy, third-party scrapped

U.S. travelers seeking Nigerian visas face a new application process following the Nigeria Immigration Service's (NIS) abrupt termination of its contract with third-party processor OIS Services. The NIS announced the discontinuation of OIS Services' operations with immediate effect, shifting the responsibility for visa application collection and processing directly to Nigerian diplomatic missions in the United States.

Previously, OIS Services managed visa applications through its various centers across the U.S. However, the NIS has now directed all applicants to submit their paperwork directly to the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C., or the consulates in New York and Atlanta. The immigration agency has not yet provided a specific reason for the termination of the contract.

Despite the sudden change, the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, assured the public that the embassy and consulates are prepared for the transition. He stated that necessary measures have been implemented to ensure a smooth process for visa submissions, processing, and approvals, promising continuity without disruption. Applicants are advised to stay updated through official communication channels from the NIS and the Nigerian missions in the U.S. for any further guidelines.

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Travelers seeking Nigerian visas are now required to submit their applications directly at the embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC, or at the consulates of Nigeria in New York and Atlanta until further notice.