US VISA application in Nigeria – Step by step guide

HOW TO APPLY FOR UNITED STATES VISA IN NIGERIA.

• STEP 1: DETERMINE YOUR US VISA TYPE

As you plan to process your visa application, determine what kind of visa you would be required to obtain, based on the already provided information above.

• STEP 2: FILL OUT THE U.S. DS-160 APPLICATION FORM

As an applicant, you are required to fill out the detail of this form. The form will require you to provide personal details, previous travel history, and intention for application and contact details. The verifiability and credibility of information given here goes a long way to aid the screening process.

The Form is not editable after submission. In case of any error in the information provided, please fill out another form. After a successful submission of the form, please print the confirmation page and file it securely. Upon the process of booking your appointment with the embassy in Nigeria, you would be required to provide it. The form is available at the link below:  https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

• STEP 3: PAYMENT OF US VISA FEES

Having concluded the above mention steps, payment should be made dependent on the visa type you are applying for. This fee is non refundable.

Payment is available in two formats, Bank deposit or online payment.

Over the counter payment can be achieved at any of the Guarantee trust Bank Branch. To make payment, please provide the following:

•    a copy of your international passport biodata page
•    your functional contact numbers
•    the visa types you are paying for.

The receipt gotten from the bank should be kept safe, as it would be required as evidence in event of appearing for your visa appointment.

Online payment could be done through the GTBank app. The customized form for the payment should be filled correctly. Please type your payment code correctly, this code allows for the verification of your payment at the interview.

STEP 4: SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT WITH A US VISA INTERVIEW

•    Visit https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=Nigeria
•    Create an account for a new user
•    Verify your account
•    On the dashboard panel, click on schedule appointment and follow the prompts

To successfully complete this scheduling option, you must provide the following details:

•    A ten digit barcode number obtainable from the DS- 160 printed confirmation page
•    International Passport Number
•    UID Number from the Bank receipt.