Thursday, October 15, 2026 -The US Mission Nigeria has clarified that visa application fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether an applicant is granted or refused a visa.
The mission made this known in a post shared on its official
social media account, @USinNigeria on Wednesday, while debunking the belief
that applicants are entitled to a refund if their visa applications are
unsuccessful.
“MYTH: If a U.S. visa application is refused, the applicant
receives a refund,” the mission stated.
Clarifying the issue, it said the fee paid by applicants
covers the processing of their applications and does not guarantee the issuance
of a visa.
“FACT: The fee paid is an application processing fee, not a
payment for a visa to be issued,” the statement read.
The mission explained that the fee covers the cost of
processing an application through a final decision, irrespective of the
outcome.
“It covers the cost of processing the application through a
final decision, so the fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the visa is
issued or refused,” it added.
The clarification serves as a reminder to prospective
travellers that payment of the required visa application fee does not guarantee
approval.
The mission also urged members of the public to seek
accurate information on U.S. visa procedures through the official website of
the U.S. Department of State at travel.state.gov.
Officials also urge visa seekers to beware of third-party
“consultants” or fraud schemes promising “guaranteed visas” or “refundable
application deposits.”
Applicants are advised to rely strictly on official U.S.
government websites ending
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