US Mission in Nigeria Confirms Non-Refundable Visa Fees

The United States Mission in Nigeria issued a statement on October 14, clarifying its visa application fee policy. The Mission addressed misconceptions regarding refunds for visa application fees, emphasizing that the fees paid during the application process are non-refundable.

Embassy officials stated that these fees cover administrative review costs rather than the visa itself. The statement clarified that the fee is an application processing fee, which is used for background checks, consular interviews, document verification, and administrative handling.

Consequently, the fee is non-refundable regardless of whether a visa is issued or refused. This non-refundable policy applies to all non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories.

Applicants who receive a refusal letter will not receive their money back and cannot transfer their payment to a future application. Individuals wishing to reapply after a refusal must submit a new application and pay the standard processing fee again.