The US Mission in Nigeria says visa application fees are non-refundable, even if a visa application is approved or refused. The clarification responds to a common misunderstanding among applicants about whether they can get their fees back after a decision is made.
Outlets report that the mission made the point publicly through official social media, including a post on X (formerly Twitter). The message applies broadly to visa applicants and emphasizes that payment of the application fee does not guarantee approval and does not entitle applicants to refunds.
While the outlets vary slightly in wording and presentation, they align on the central detail: the fee is treated as non-refundable regardless of outcome. The coverage frames the update as a corrective statement intended to guide Nigerians applying for US visas and manage expectations during the application process.
