The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a fresh reminder to visa applicants that they must provide full disclosure of their social media history when completing the DS-160 visa application form.
Applicants are required to list all usernames or handles used on any social media platform within the last five years.
The US Embassy emphasized that failure to list social media accounts could jeopardize future travel plans to the United States.
Applicants must certify that the information submitted is true and correct before signing and submitting the form.
Incomplete or misleading entries, especially omission of social media details, may lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas.
This requirement covers all non-immigrant visa applicants, including those applying for student, tourist, work, and business visas.
The directive is part of enhanced security measures that allow US authorities to better assess visa applicants by reviewing their digital footprints.
The policy, initially introduced in 2019, reflects a global trend towards stricter vetting procedures and the growing importance of online activity in immigration decisions.
Nigerian applicants are urged to comply fully to avoid delays or denials in their visa processing.
