The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended the operator of its visa application centres in the United States (US) with immediate effect.
NIS directed all applicants to submit their documents directly at Nigerian diplomatic missions.
In a public notice dated 9 July 2026, the service announced that Online Integrated Solution, known as OIS Services, which operated Nigeria's Visa Application Centres across the US, had its services suspended from 1 July 2026 until further notice.
Applicants seeking Nigerian visas in the US must now submit their applications in person at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington D.C., or at the Consulates General of Nigeria in New York and Atlanta.
The immigration service clarified that the suspension applies only to physical visa application submissions and does not affect the e-Visa system.
It added that applicants who qualify for the electronic visa route can continue to apply online at evisa.immigration.gov.ng.
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The service said adequate measures had been put in place to ensure seamless submission, processing and issuance of visas.
It urged applicants to monitor the official communication channels of the NIS and the Nigerian Mission in the US for updates.
"PUBLIC NOTICE
"The Nigeria Immigration Service hereby informs the general public, particularly prospective travelers and Nigerians residing in the United States of America who may require a visa to enter Nigeria, that effective from 1st July, 2026, the service of Online Integrated Solution (OIS SERVICES), the operator of Nigeria’s Visa Application Centers in the United States of America has been suspended until further notice.
"2. Accordingly, all applicants seeking Nigerian visa are required to submit their applications directly at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C., or at the Consulates General of Nigeria in New York and Atlanta.
"3. The Service further clarifies that this notice applies only to Visa application submissions at the Embassy and does not affect the e-Visa System. Applicants can continue to apply via https://www.evisa.immigration.gov.ng.
"4. The public should note that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure seamless submission, processing, and issuance of visas. In this regard, applicants are advised to monitor the official communication channels of the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigerian Mission in the United States for updates on visa application procedures.
"5. The Service appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all applicants and remains committed to providing efficient Service Delivery.
"e-Signed
DCI Akinsola Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
9th July, 2026."
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