Nigerians Spend N50bn On U.S. Visa Applications – Report

Nigerians spent more than N50 billion on United States visa applications between 2023 and 2024, despite a significant decline in approvals as Washington tightened immigration controls and intensified scrutiny of applicants.

An analysis of an Intelpoint report, based on data from the US Department of State, showed that 201,200 non-immigrant visas were issued to Nigerians during the two-year period.

With a standard application fee of $185 per applicant, Nigerians spent an estimated $37.2 million,…