The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that all visa applicants must now disclose their social media activity from the past five years as part of the application process.
In a post on its official X account on Monday, the Mission said applicants are required to list every social media username and handle they have used within that period on the DS-160 visa application form.
According to the embassy, the directive aligns with the U.S. Department of State’s commitment to strengthening national security through enhanced vetting procedures.
It cautioned that failure to provide complete and accurate information could lead to visa denial and even render applicants ineligible for future visas.
“Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used in the last five years on the DS-160 visa application form,” the Mission stated.
“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.”
