US Visa Warning for Nigerians – Social Media Disclosure Rule

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a warning that Nigerians applying for visas may face denial if they fail to disclose their social media history during the application process.

In a notice posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the U.S. Mission explained that applicants filling out the DS-160 form for non-immigrant visas are now required to provide all usernames or handles they have used on social media platforms over the past five years.

The statement reads:

“Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the DS-160 visa application form. Applicants certify that the information in their visa application is true and correct before they sign and submit. Omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas.”

The U.S. government first introduced the mandatory social media disclosure policy in 2019 as part of enhanced vetting measures for security and immigration control. The Nigerian Mission’s reminder emphasizes strict compliance for applicants seeking travel to the United States.