US Shutdown: Visa, Passport Services to Continue in Nigeria — Embassy!

Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

Despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government, the United States Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that its consular operations — including visa and passport services — will continue uninterrupted.

What the Embassy Said

• In a public notice on October 1, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja clarified:
  “U.S. Mission Nigeria remains open. Consular services at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate General continue as scheduled.”
• The embassy also emphasized that applicants should keep their interview appointments and follow regular procedures for visa and passport processing.

Context

• The U.S. entered a partial government shutdown due to a budget impasse in Congress.
• While many U.S. federal agencies have scaled back operations, the Department of State — which oversees embassies and consulates — continues to offer services abroad using fee-based funding mechanisms.

What It Means for Nigerians

• Nigerians with scheduled U.S. visa interviews or passport services can proceed without disruption.
• Services such as student, tourist, immigrant, and work visas are still being processed.

Source:

• U.S. Embassy Nigeria Public Notice: ng.usembassy.gov
• CNN: www.cnn.com/2025/10/01/us-government-shutdown-travel-impact
• Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/us/us-shutdown-embassies-consular-services-update

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