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US Mandates Social Media History for Nigerian Visa Applicants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new requirement for non-immigrant visa applicants: the disclosure of all social media usernames and handles used within the last five years.
According to the Mission, the policy is intended to enhance transparency and security in the visa application process. Applicants must provide this information on the DS-160 visa application form and certify its accuracy before submission.
“Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last five years on the DS-160 visa application form. 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,” the Mission stated.
While the move strengthens vetting procedures, it also presents logistical hurdles for applicants who may struggle to recall or access multiple accounts spanning several years.
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