US Embassy in Nigeria Maintains Visa and Passport Operations During Government Shutdown

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has assured the public that its consular services for visas and passports will continue as scheduled, notwithstanding the partial lapse in federal government appropriations. The announcement was made via the embassy’s official social media channel to address concerns that the political deadlock in Washington could disrupt visa processing and travel plans for Nigerian citizens.

The embassy clarified that while its social media accounts would not be updated regularly until full government operations resume, this would not affect the provision of these essential services. Updates will still be posted for urgent safety and security information. The public is encouraged to consult the official travel.state.gov website for the latest information on visa appointments and passport processing.

The current partial shutdown, which began after U.S. lawmakers and the President failed to reach a budget agreement, has forced several federal departments to halt operations. However, designated essential services, including the military, postal service, and certain welfare programmes, remain unaffected.