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…
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