According to the department, the reorganisation is in line with President Donald Trump's administration's policy of prioritising America's interests and security.
The United States government will halt routine visa processing services at its embassy in Abuja from August 1, 2026, as part of a major restructuring of its consular operations across Africa, a move that will also affect 24 other American diplomatic missions on the continent.
The decision, announced by the US Department of State on Wednesday, is part of a broader plan to centralise routine visa processing in designated regional hubs, with the Trump administration saying the measure is intended to strengthen national security, reduce government spending and improve the consistency of visa screening, vetting and adjudication.
According to the department, the reorganisation is in line with President Donald Trump's administration's policy of prioritising America's interests and security.
In a statement published on the US Department of State's website, the department said: “The Department of State is constantly evaluating its overseas operations in order to advance America’s priorities as efficiently and effectively as possible. This includes a visa process that maintains rigorous standards of security screening and vetting and aligns resources and operational capacity with America’s national interests.
