No Refunds! U.S. Government Warns Nigerians On Costly Visa Applications

The United States government has restated its position that visa application fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.

This clarification was issued on Tuesday by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria through its official handle, addressing growing concerns and frustrations from applicants.

According to the statement, while the Mission acknowledges complaints, visa fees—like in most countries—cover the cost of processing applications, regardless of whether they are approved or denied.

Applicants were therefore advised to take proper time to prepare their documents and use the available resources on the Mission’s official website to improve their chances of success.

The statement read in part:
“We hear your concerns regarding U.S. visa application fees. Like most countries, U.S. visa fees cover the cost of processing the application, regardless of the outcome. While fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, each application is reviewed thoroughly and fairly. For best results, prepare your application carefully and use the resources on our website.”