The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has terminated its contract with its third-party visa processing partner in the United States, forcing applicants to now submit their paperwork directly to Nigerian diplomatic missions.
Prior to the sudden change, Online Integrated Solutions (OIS Services) managed the collection and processing of Nigerian visa applications across its various centers in the US.
However, a statement released on Thursday by NIS Public Relations Officer Akinsola Akinlabi confirmed that the operator’s services have been discontinued with immediate effect.
The immigration agency did not provide a reason for the abrupt termination.
“Travelers seeking Nigerian visas are now required to submit their applications directly at the embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC, or at the consulates of Nigeria in New York and Atlanta until further notice,” Akinlabi said.
Akinlabi assured the public that both the embassy and the consulates have implemented necessary measures to guarantee a smooth transition, promising that the submission, processing, and approval of visas will continue without disruption.
Applicants are urged to closely monitor the official communication channels of both the NIS and the Nigerian missions in the US for any future updates regarding application guidelines.
