Ninety nine percent of Nigerians desire to give birth to their babies abroad with the

USA being the choice destination. Whether it’s due to the poor health infrastructure

leading to high maternal mortality rates in the country or because of the wider

opportunities that an American citizenship will give their American born babies, no

matter the reason, it is fast becoming a status symbol leading to more families

exploring the option.

Want to have your baby abroad too? Here are key things you need to know to aid your

decision.

1. VISA REQUIREMENTS

With a tourist/visitors Visa, you are eligible to deliver your child abroad (Yes, you

read right. You don’t need a medical visa). Once you have employment/business and

family ties in Nigeria showing you intend to return and you also present bank

statements proving you can afford to cover all the expenses for your trip, there’s a

high possibility that you will be granted a visa.

Gone are the days when you needed to apply for your visa before your pregnancy or

wear a kaftan and lie about not being pregnant when you’re 30 weeks gone. Be honest

and upfront with the visa officer. Once they certify you have sufficient funds to

cover all medical expenses and will not be a ward of the Government, you’ll be granted

a visa. More honest people I know got their visas than dishonest people.

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