The United States Embassy in Nigeria has increased fees for Nigerians applying for tourism, student and business visas.

The embassy in a statement on Tuesday said effective from August 29 Nigerians applying for the aforementioned visas which used to cost N59, 200, would do so with an extra $110 (N40, 700), Igbere TV reports.

This would bring the total amount to N99, 900.

According to the statement, applicants who are denied visas would not need to pay the extra N40, 700.

Applicants seeking the L1 Visa (work permit) will pay an extra N112, 100 if given visas while those applying for H4 Visa (dependency/spousal) will pay an extra N66, 600.

The US embassy said it raised the fees because Americans were paying too much to get Nigerian visas.

“Effective worldwide on August 29, Nigerian citizens will be required to pay a visa issuance fee, or reciprocity fee, for all approved applications for non-immigrant visas in B, F, H1B, I, L, and R visa classifications,” the statement said.

“The reciprocity fee will be charged in addition to the non-immigrant visa application fee, also known as the MRV fee, which all applicants pay at the time of application. Nigerian citizens whose applications for a non-immigrant visa are denied will not be charged the new reciprocity fee. Both reciprocity and MRV fees are non-refundable, and their amounts vary based on visa classification.

“US law requires US visa fees and validity periods to be based on the treatment afforded to US citizens by foreign governments, insofar as possible. Visa issuance fees are implemented under the principle of reciprocity: when a foreign government imposes additional visa fees on US citizens, the United States will impose reciprocal fees on citizens of that country for similar types of visas.

“Nationals of a number of countries worldwide are currently required to pay this type of fee after their non-immigrant visa application is approved.

“Since early 2018, the US government has engaged the Nigerian government to request that the Nigerian government change the fees charged to US citizens for certain visa categories. After 18 months of review and consultations, the government of Nigeria has not changed its fee structure for U.S. citizen visa applicants, requiring the US Department of State to enact new reciprocity fees in accordance with our visa laws.

“The reciprocity fee will be required for all Nigerian citizens worldwide, regardless of where they are applying for a non-immigrant visa to the United States.

http://igberetvnews.com/938451/breaking-us-raises-cost-of-visa-applications-for-nigerians/

Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique

Now this is a matter of diplomatic relations on reciprocity. Is there a reason why Nigeria has not reviewed our own fees for US citizens seeking Nigerian visas?

Only the poor will suffer it. The killers of Nigeria and their families are either holding dual citizenships or they always travel on govt sponsorships irrespective of how much the visa may cost. The poor keeps paying for the bad practises or policies of the Nigerian political class.

freeze001:
Now this is a matter of diplomatic relations on reciprocity. Is there a reason why Nigeria has not reviewed our own fees for US citizens seeking Nigerian visas?

You mean increase the entrance fee for this very dangerous jungle?

Vomit that thing that has blocked your reasoning.

What's the reason for the increment? The 80 scammers?

Ok

freeze001:
Now this is a matter of diplomatic relations on reciprocity. Is there a reason why Nigeria has not reviewed our own fees for US citizens seeking Nigerian visas?

why? Cos your leaders are selfish, self-centered, greedy, wicked, inhumane, demented individuals, sick, useless, dull, ugly and lastly pussy worshippers, and by leaders here am referring to Nigerian politicians.



Mtchewwwwwwwwwwww

So since Trump told Buhari about this almost two years ago the Dullard hasn't acted ? Which kind country be this ?

freeze001:
Now this is a matter of diplomatic relations on reciprocity. Is there a reason why Nigeria has not reviewed our own fees for US citizens seeking Nigerian visas?

Donald Trump specifically told Buhari about this when he visited the US yet the inept president did nothing about it till now ..

helinues:
What's the reason for the increment? The 80 scammers?

Don't you know how to read ?The Nigerian govt was informed about this 2 years ago yet they did nothing to forestall it ..If we reduce our Visa fees they will reduce theirs

MrColdsweat:


You mean increase the entrance fee for this very dangerous jungle?

Vomit that thing that has blocked your reasoning.

u got it all wrong, what i think she meant by that was in the area of REDUCTION, exactly what the US govt wanted from Nigerian government but as usual they are dumb and selfish & anticipated this outcome so that the poor will not be able to afford it.

Well I still think the negative event of this past week may have triggered it.

Be that as it may, the undertone of all this cannot be traced away from these set of greedy and selfish politicians.

What about foreign spouse visa?

FarahAideed:


Don't you know how to read ?The Nigerian govt was informed about this 2 years ago yet they did nothing to forestall it ..If we reduce our Visa fees they will reduce theirs

And how much are they paying for Nigeria visa.. Tell us the amount before we can conclude

The US embassy said it raised the fees because Americans were paying too much to get Nigerian visas.


What the importance of Nigeria visa that Americans are paying this much...

Maybe because of low patronage.

The US embassy said it raised the fees because Americans were paying too much to get Nigerian visas.

Lol Nigeria could've avoided this by lowering fees. Oh well what's fair is fair.

helinues:
What's the reason for the increment? The 80 scammers?

That's why your brothers were executed without sorry.