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Nigeria Faces 29% U.S. Visa Rejection Rate, Among Highest in Latest Global Data

Saddam Yusuf Saleh
By Saddam Yusuf Saleh
Published: September 29, 2024
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The U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs has revealed that Nigeria ranks among the countries with one of the highest U.S. visa rejection rates, standing at 29%.

This places Nigeria in the upper tier of nations with significant challenges in obtaining U.S. visas, alongside countries like Ukraine (34%), Russia (39%), and Pakistan (41%).

For Nigerian applicants, the 29% rejection rate indicates that nearly one in three visa requests is turned down, reflecting the difficulties faced by many Nigerians seeking entry into the United States for business, tourism, or educational purposes.

This high rejection rate contrasts with countries like Israel (3%), UAE (4%), and Japan (6%), which have much lower rejection percentages.

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Countries with even higher rejection rates include Canada (52%), Liberia (78%), and North Korea, which, alongside Micronesia, faces a 100% rejection rate.

The report also highlights that some countries, such as Monaco and Liechtenstein, enjoy a 0% rejection rate, reflecting favorable travel relations with the U.S.

See the full list below:

  • Monaco: 0%
  • Liechtenstein: 0%
  • Israel: 3%
  • UAE: 4%
  • Saudi Arabia: 5%
  • Japan: 6%
  • Czechia: 8%
  • Argentina: 8%
  • France: 10%
  • Mexico: 10%
  • Italy: 10%
  • Denmark: 10%
  • Germany: 11%
  • Indonesia: 11%
  • India: 11%
  • Brazil: 12%
  • Vatican: 14%
  • South Korea: 14%
  • UK: 15%
  • Spain: 16%
  • South Africa: 16%
  • Australia: 17%
  • Norway: 18%
  • Ireland: 19%
  • Turkey: 21%
  • Sweden: 21%
  • Finland: 23%
  • Egypt: 26%
  • China: 27%
  • Nigeria: 29%
  • Ukraine: 34%
  • Iraq: 37%
  • Russia: 39%
  • Pakistan: 41%
  • Afghanistan: 49%
  • Canada: 52%
  • Iran: 53%
  • Liberia: 78%
  • North Korea: 100%
  • Micronesia: 100%
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