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Explainer: What the end of broad US visa waivers means for applicants
Explainer: What the end of broad US visa waivers means for applicants
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

The changes mark a sharp shift from past processes, when children under 14, applicants over 79, and those renewing recently expired visas were automat...

Nigeria to impose retaliatory visa rules in response to US social media requirement
Nigeria to impose retaliatory visa rules in response to US social media requirement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 20, 2025

Nigerian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said Abuja would apply the same conditions to Americans seeking visas to Nigeria.

Visa applicants must now submit social media handles used in past five years or risk denial - US Embassy
Visa applicants must now submit social media handles used in past five years or risk denial - US Embassy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

Omitting social media information on your application could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future US visas.

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