US Mission in Nigeria Confirms Visa Fees Are Non-Refundable

The United States Mission in Nigeria issued a warning to visa applicants that fees paid for processing their applications are non-refundable, irrespective of whether their applications are approved or rejected. This clarification was shared on the mission's official 𝕏 account on October 14, 2026, to address the misconception that applicants are entitled to refunds if their visa requests are denied.

The mission explained that the fees cover the administrative costs associated with processing applications and do not guarantee visa issuance. It stated, “MYTH: If a U.S. visa application is refused, the applicant receives a refund.

FACT: The fee paid is an application processing fee, not a payment for a visa to be issued.” This information aligns with the guidelines of the United States Department of State, which also confirms that visa application fees are non-refundable. Furthermore, applicants whose requests are rejected under Section 214(b) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act must pay another application fee for any subsequent applications.