The United States Embassy Abuja has suspended all scheduled visa appointments in the nation’s capital, advising applicants to monitor their email inboxes for information regarding new dates.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Embassy noted that visa processing services are still ongoing at the U.S. Consulate General Lagos.
It added that services for American citizens in Abuja remain accessible, but only through prior appointments or in emergency situations.
The decision comes shortly after the United States Department of State approved the evacuation of non-essential personnel and their families from Abuja, citing a worsening security climate in Nigeria.
In its latest advisory, the Department warned citizens to think twice before travelling to Nigeria due to rising concerns over crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and irregular healthcare access.
The country is currently placed under a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” advisory, while some regions fall under the more severe “Level 4: Do Not Travel” category.
“On April 8, 2026, the Department of State authorized non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave U.S. Embassy Abuja due to the deteriorating security situation.”
“Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and inconsistent availability of health care services. Some areas have increased risk.”
