United States of America Visa

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Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting United States of America

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a American Visa.

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

United States of America Visa for Nigerians

Facts about United States of America

The capital of America is Washington, D.C. Yearly, America has up to 7,636 inbound flights. The peak travel time for visitors is October-December where there would be celebrations such as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all happen during this winter period – one of the four other climates in America; summer, autumn and fall are the others.


America is home to several racial and ethnic diversification. Races commonly found in the United States are Whites, Black Americans, Jews, Hispanics. Each race living and interacting effectively with one another. America is home to some of the greatest Burgers ever. Mc Donalds, Papa John, Wendy’s and Burger King all serve mouthwatering variations of burgers – you can’t claim to have visited America if you haven’t tried one.


English language is the only(major) language spoken in the United States of America, although there are distinctions in the accent which cues in where someone is from. The Texas accent which is referred to as “country” is quite different from how a New Yorker will sound.
America has one of the busiest airports in the world, with Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the largest in the country. The fastest way around the country is through aeroplanes due to the large land mass. Trains and subways are effective means of moving within cities.

For travellers coming to America, the city of New York (commonly called the Big Apple) can be overwhelming. It is the largest city in the world and navigation within the city can be a hassle. The best cities to live in to get the truly American experience are Austin Texas, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Denver, Colorado and Des Moines, Iowa.

America is home to some of the best tourist centres in the world. They include;

- Grand Canyon: An incredible natural attraction in Colorado. It is carved off by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon cuts deep into the landscape, creating dramatic cliff walls and ledges which is a beautiful sight to behold for visitors.
- Niagra Falls: A waterfall situated in the US-Canada border. The waterfall is one of the most famous in the world and is known for the great quantity of water that is always constantly tumbling over the vertical drop.
- Statue of Liberty: The great monument that symbolizes freedom. It is the largest statue in the world found in the New York Harbour.

There are over 10,000 hotels in America, Airbnb is also an option, so there is not a lack of accommodation when visiting America

Drug use is illegal in the country and carries lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. Foreign nationals from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen are not eligible to travel to the United States.

Types of United States of America Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay Fees
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General Requirements for United States of America Visa

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

United States of America Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

None

None (USD)

United States of America Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Nigeria

Location

Address

Abuja

Plot 1075, Diplomatic Drive, Central District, Abuja, Nigeria.

www.ng.usembassy.gov

consularabuja@state.gov

+234 9 461 4000

Lagos

2, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

www.ng.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/lagos/

lagosiv@state.gov

+234 1 460 3600

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