US Reveals Why Nigerians Nigerians Will Pay More For American Visa

Date: 27-08-2019 3:37 pm (4 years ago) | Author: Adegbenga Ayinla
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The United States, US, has disclosed that Nigerians will be paying more for their visa applications.
US Consulate explained that the increased cost was “reciprocating” the extra visa fee the Nigerian government charges American citizens.
In a statement, the US Consulate however said the extra cost will be applicable to only those whose visa requests were granted.
It explained that the US law required that visa fees and validity periods are to be based on the treatment afforded to US citizens by foreign governments.
The statement reads:
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U.S. law requires U.S. visa fees and validity periods to be based on the treatment afforded to U.S. citizens by foreign governments, insofar as possible.  Visa issuance fees are implemented under the principle of reciprocity: when a foreign government imposes additional visa fees on U.S. citizens, the United States will impose reciprocal fees on citizens of that country for similar types of visas.  Nationals of a number of countries worldwide are currently required to pay this type of fee after their nonimmigrant visa application is approved.

The total cost for a U.S. citizen to obtain a visa to Nigeria is currently higher than the total cost for a Nigerian to obtain a comparable visa to the United States.  The new reciprocity fee for Nigerian citizens is meant to eliminate that cost difference.

Since early 2018, the U.S. government has engaged the Nigerian government to request that the Nigerian government change the fees charged to U.S. citizens for certain visa categories.  After eighteen months of review and consultations, the government of Nigeria has not changed its fee structure for U.S. citizen visa applicants, requiring the U.S. Department of State to enact new reciprocity fees in accordance with our visa laws.

The reciprocity fee will be required for all Nigerian citizens worldwide, regardless of where they are applying for a nonimmigrant visa to the United States. The reciprocity fee is required for each visa that is issued, which means both adults and minors whose visa applications are approved will be charged the reciprocity fee.  The fee can only be paid at the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. Consulate General. The reciprocity fee cannot be paid at banks or any other location.


 
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“Effective worldwide on 29 August, Nigerian citizens will be required to pay a visa issuance fee, or reciprocity fee, for all approved applications for non-immigrant visas in B, F, H1B, I, L, and R visa classifications.
“The reciprocity fee will be charged in addition to the non-immigrant visa application fee, also known as the MRV fee, which all applicants pay at the time of application. Nigerian citizens whose applications for a non-immigrant visa are denied will not be charged the new reciprocity fee.
“Both reciprocity and MRV fees are non-refundable, and their amounts vary based on visa classification.
“Visa issuance fees are implemented under the principle of reciprocity: when a foreign government imposes additional visa fees on U.S. citizens, the United States will impose reciprocal fees on citizens of that country for similar types of visas.
“Nationals of a number of countries worldwide are currently required to pay this type of fee after their nonimmigrant visa application is approved.
“The total cost for a U.S. citizen to obtain a visa to Nigeria is currently higher than the total cost for a Nigerian to obtain a comparable visa to the United States. The new reciprocity fee for Nigerian citizens is meant to eliminate that cost difference.”

Posted: at 27-08-2019 03:37 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- olowoinlionsden at 27-08-2019 03:52 PM (4 years ago)
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Common Sense in action. You Tarka me, I Daboh you.
Posted: at 27-08-2019 03:52 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Henrybobo at 27-08-2019 04:51 PM (4 years ago)
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Lol.. na lie joor... Dem don tire for Nigerians.. jus looking for ways to discourage Nigerians from coming to their country..
Posted: at 27-08-2019 04:51 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- olowoinlionsden at 27-08-2019 05:14 PM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: Henrybobo on 27-08-2019 04:51 PM
Lol.. na lie joor... Dem don tire for Nigerians.. jus looking for ways to discourage Nigerians from coming to their country..
Do you blame God's Own Country, after your brothers and sisters have become bone in their throat.
Posted: at 27-08-2019 05:14 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- apotierieledumare1 at 27-08-2019 05:43 PM (4 years ago)
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and so what? is that the issue? even if you say 1million for a visa , trust my people will pay, so no con use that one dey bragado here
Posted: at 27-08-2019 05:43 PM (4 years ago) | Newbie
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- dopygenius at 27-08-2019 05:51 PM (4 years ago)
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That won't stop me from.coming to US some day
Posted: at 27-08-2019 05:51 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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