US Embassy releases new visa interviews requirements for Nigerians

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The US Embassy in Nigeria has released new requirements for visa interviews starting from April 22, 2025.

In a statement on Friday, the embassy said all visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos must bring a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation/barcode number (starting with AA and followed by 00 – two zeroes) that matches the one used to make their appointment online.

“You also must make your appointment in the location you selected when filling out your DS-160,” the embassy said.

On Matching Barcode Numbers, the embassy said if the confirmation/barcode number on an applicant’s DS-160 form does not match the one used to book his appointment, the applicant will not be allowed to enter the Consular Section or allowed for visa interview.

The embassy said at least two weeks before interview, applicant’s are required to double-check that the barcode number on their DS-160 form matches the one they used to schedule their appointment.

“You cannot reuse a DS-160 from a previous application,” it said.

“Correcting DS-160 Barcode: If your DS-160 barcode is incorrect, you must log into your AVITS account at at least 10 days before your appointment to create a support ticket requesting correction of your barcode number.

“Rescheduling Appointments: If you are turned away from your appointment because your barcode numbers do not match, once you correct the problem, you will need to book a new appointment to proceed with your visa application. You may book a new appointment by logging into your AVITS account at If your visa fee has expired, you may have to pay a new fee before booking.

“Contact Us for Help: If you have any questions or need help, please contact the visa call center for assistance.

“+234 2013438900 or +1 734 418 2395 (from the U.S.)
[email protected]; or through the ChatBot and Click-To-Talk features embedded on the AVITS website.”