Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced its decision to disengage its third-party visa application service provider in the United States, the Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services) which previously handled the services for America-based travellers to the country.

According to the NIS, Thursday, travellers in the United States who require Nigerian visas should now submit their applications directly to the Nigerian embassy and consulates.

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Until the disengagement, the OIS Services had functioned as the operator of Nigeria’s visa application and submission centres in the US.

A statement released by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Mr. Akinsola Akinlabi, Thursday, said the firm has been disengaged with immediate effect.

“Travellers seeking Nigerian visas are now required to submit their applications directly at the embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC, or at the consulates of Nigeria in New York and Atlanta until further notice,” Akinlabi said.

He conveyed the NIS’ assurance that the embassy and consulates have put adequate measures in place to ensure seamless submission, processing, and issuance of visas.

The immigration official noted that applicants are further advised to monitor the official communication channels of the NIS and the Nigerian mission in the US for updates on visa application procedures.

He added that the NIS remains committed to providing efficient service delivery.