The United States Department of State has revised its visa policy for Nigerian citizens, limiting most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to single-entry permits valid for three months. This change, effective from July 8, 2025, replaces the previous multiple-entry visas that allowed stays of up to six months. The policy adjustment is described as part of a global reciprocity realignment. The U.S. government cited reciprocal visa policies as a rationale for the change. The Nigerian Presidency has denied claims that it ended five-year visas for Americans, disputing the U.S. government's assertion that Nigeria failed to reciprocate the previous visa arrangements. This development follows Nigeria's active participation in the BRICS summit. The visa restrictions align with broader tightening of immigration rules by countries including the UAE and the UK.