US Visa Fees In Nigeria (2022)

The United States of America is a popular destination for many Nigerians. There are usually different good reasons folks are always eager to enter the country. However, before you can travel to the United States of America as a Nigerian, you must possess an international passport and a visa.

USA visa is from the range of $160 to $265, depending on the particular type of visa you are applying for. Kindly note that payment for the visa should be made with the Naira, utilizing Guarantee Trust Bank.

US Visa Fees In Nigeria

There are different types of non-immigrant US visa available for Nigerians. They serve different purposes and their fees varies too. Here they are:

1. Athletes, Artists and Entertainers Visa (Type P) is just $190 (which is around N78,000)
2. Business/Tourist Visa (Type B) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
3. Exchange Visitors Visa (Type J) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
4. Visa For Spouse of U.S Citizen (Type K) is just $265 (which is around N110,000)
5. International Cultural Exchange Visa (Type Q) is just $190 (which is around N78,000)
6. Intracompany Transferees Visa (Type L) is just $190 (which is around N78,000)
7. Journalist and Media (Type J) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
8. NAFTA Professionals (Type TN/TD) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
9. Visa for Persons With Extraordinary Ability (Type O) is just $190 (which is around N78,000)
10. Religious Worker (Type R) is just $190 (which is around N78,000)
11. Ship/Airline Crew (Type D) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
12. Student Academic Visa (Type F) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
13. Student Vocational Visa (Type M) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
14. Temporary/Seasonal Workers and Employment, Trainees (Type H) is just $190 (which is around N78,000).
15. Transit Visa (Type C-1) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
16. Treaty Trader/Investor, Australian Professional Specialty (Type E) is just $205 (which is around N85,000)
17. Victim of Criminal Activity (Type U) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)
18. Victim of Human Trafficking (Type T) is just $160 (which is around N66,500)

There are certain types of non-immigrant visas where applicants aren’t required to pay any fee whatsoever. Some of them are: Visas for Diplomats and foreign government officials (Type A); Visa for Employees of a designated international organization (Type G1-G5, NATO); Visas for Officials in Transit (Type C), and so on.

The Embassy of the United States of America have also stated certain other conditions with no visa fee required. They are:

1. When a visa is to be replaced if the original wasn’t affixed properly. This is also applicable in cases where the visa had errors and must be reissued, which is not the applicant’s fault.
2. Folks who are exempted by international agreement, like members and staff of an observer mission to UN Headquarters who is recognized by the UN General Assembly
3. Employees of the US government that are traveling on official business
4. Folks traveling to offer certain charitable services

Going with the above, it is obvious that many Nigerians have to pay for their US visa if they will really obtain one.

USA Visa Types For Nigerians

There are two major types of US visas. The first cadre is known as immigrant visa, while the other is the non-immigrant visa. The former is for folks that will love having a permanent residence in the USA.

On the other hand, non-immigrant visas are the most common for Nigerians. There are different types of non-immigrant USA visas one can apply for. Your option will be determined by your purpose of traveling to the United States. Here are the different types of non-immigrant USA visas:

1. Athletes, Artists and Entertainers Visa (Type P)
2. Business/Tourist Visa (Type B)
3. Exchange Visitors Visa (Type J)
4. Visa For Spouse of U.S Citizen (Type K)
5. International Cultural Exchange Visa (Type Q)
6. Intracompany Transferees Visa (Type L)
7. Journalist and Media (Type J)
8. NAFTA Professionals (Type TN/TD)
9. Visa for Persons With Extraordinary Ability (Type O)
10. Religious Worker (Type R)
11. Ship/Airline Crew (Type D)
12. Student Academic Visa (Type F)
13. Student Vocational Visa (Type M)
14. Temporary/Seasonal Workers and Employment, Trainees (Type H)
15. Transit Visa (Type C-1)
16. Treaty Trader/Investor, Australian Professional Specialty (Type E)
17. Victim of Criminal Activity (Type U)
18. Victim of Human Trafficking (Type T)
19. Diplomats and foreign government officials (Type A)
20. Visa for Employees of a designated international organization (Type G1-G5, NATO)
21. Officials in Transit (Type C)

American Visa Requirements

1. Your valid Nigerian passport. Applicants must ensure that their international passport have at least two blank pages, and the expiration date should be at least six months beyond their return date.
2. Two colored passport photographs of yours.
3. Proof of funds, to determine if you can really conveniently take good care of yourself while in the USA. You can submit your recent bank statement, payslips, and so on.
4. Visa application fee payment receipt
5. Letter of invitation when applicable.

Other Things You Should Know

The United States of America is a popular destination for travelers all around the world. The country has diverse things that keeps attracting the world, as there are always different things that could be done in the United States of America by different people. The USA is a superb tourist destination, it has superb universities and colleges, and so on.

Hence, there are always many people usually applying for a US visa. However, the Embassies can only give a small portion their visa. What it means then is that you have to do all it takes to increase your chances of being accepted.

One of the things you should then give attention to is showing proofs of your assets and investments in Nigeria. The officials are concerned about travelers fleeing and not coming back to their home country after touching America. Hence, they check how well you are doing in Nigeria, and they determine your status quo with the proofs of your assets and investments.

It is also helpful to provide a letter of invitation, as this can increase your chances of getting a favorable response. It can get easier for you when the officials are aware that there are strong institutions in America standing for your person.

U.S Embassy And Consulate In Nigeria Address

Here is the physical address of the U.S Consulate General:

2 Walter Carrington Crescent,

Victoria Island, 106104

Here is the physical address of the U.S. Embassy:

Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,

Central District Area,

Abuja.

Related:

• Ireland Visa Fees In Nigeria
• How Much Does It Cost To Move To Canada From Nigeria

Closing

As a Nigerian, you need a visa to gain entry into the United States of America. Of course, we should add that this is not all there is to gaining entry into the country (because the officials at the airport must check your stuff before granting you entry into the country).

Due to the very large number of folks always applying for a US visa, it is advisable that you take time to know how best to go about your application, to increase your chances of getting a good response.