Nigeria Immigration Service suspends partnership with company processing US visa applications

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the immediate termination of its partnership with Online Integrated Solutions (OIS Services), the company previously responsible for collecting and submitting Nigerian visa applications in the United States (US).

According to a public notice issued on  July 9 2026, prospective travellers and Nigerians in the US who require visas to enter Nigeria must now submit their applications directly to the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C., or to the Nigerian Consulates in New York and Atlanta, until further notice.

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The NIS reassured applicants that the Nigerian embassy and its Consulates have put sufficient measures in place to ensure that visas are submitted, processed, and issued smoothly during this transition.

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.

The notice, signed by Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations officer, emphasised the Service’s commitment to efficient delivery and thanked applicants for their understanding and cooperation.

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Core changes and next steps

This operational shift directly impacts all US-based applicants, meaning Online Integrated Solutions (OIS Services) will no longer accept or process any documentation.

Effective immediately as of July 9, 2026, anyone seeking a visa must bypass the third-party agency and route their applications through the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C., the Nigerian Consulate in New York, or the Nigerian Consulate in Atlanta.