The United States announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Cameroon, Ethiopia and Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most travellers from those countries can enter.
The US Department of State says nearly all non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of the three countries will now be single-entry and valid for only three months.
It says this is part of a global reciprocity realignment, a sharp shift from previous visa terms, which often allowed for multiple entries over two years or more.
Nigeria also offers single-entry visas valid for three months only for those planning to visit the country from the US.
The Nigerian government has expressed its concern, describing the move as disproportionate and calling for reconsideration.
It added that the restriction could hamper cultural and educational exchanges that have long been a foundation of US-Nigeria relations.
The State Department says visa policies remain “subject to ongoing review” and may change depending on evolving diplomatic, security, and immigration benchmarks.
In a statement, the US government said it was working closely with authorities in the three countries to ensure they meet key international standards.
These include:
* issuing secure travel documents
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