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Verified official data: Oct 23, 2026

Nigeria

Visitor (B1/B2), student, and employment appointment wait time averages by consulate.

Important Booking Note: These wait times are informational post averages published weekly by the U.S. Department of State. For confirmed appointment booking, log into the official consular appointment scheduling portal for Nigeria.

Lagos

180+ days

Visitor (B1/B2)

402 days

Student (F/M/J)

0 days

Work (H/L/O/P)

0 days

Crew / Transit

0 days

High demand post — emergency/expedite appointment requests are common; check the embassy site for current criteria.

Lagos — Appointment Wait Trend

Abuja

180+ days

Visitor (B1/B2)

369 days

Student (F/M/J)

129 days

Work (H/L/O/P)

203 days

Crew / Transit

203 days

High demand post — emergency/expedite appointment requests are common; check the embassy site for current criteria.

Abuja — Appointment Wait Trend

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Nigeria Visa Appointment FAQs

How should consular wait times for Nigeria be interpreted?

Published wait times reflect weekly rolling averages reported by the State Department for standard nonimmigrant appointment slots. Because appointments are released in tranches and cancellation openings occur dynamically, real-time availability on the official booking portal can vary.

How do emergency or expedited appointment requests work?

Each U.S. embassy and consulate maintains an emergency appointment procedure for urgent, unforeseen travel (such as urgent medical treatment, unexpected death of an immediate family member, or urgent business travel). Expedite requests are evaluated individually by consular officers.

Does appointment wait time affect the likelihood of visa issuance?

No. Appointment wait times reflect post operational capacity and scheduling demand only. Consular officers adjudicate applications strictly based on eligibility under U.S. immigration law.