US Embassy Puts Consular Services In Abuja On Hold Till Further Notice

Visa Appointments In Abuja On Hold Till Further Notice.

The United States Embassy has suspended consular services and appointments in Abuja till further notice even as it suspended the appointments for visa and for American citizens.

According to a statement released by the mission on its website yesterday, Lagos  is not affected.

No reason was given for the decision.

The message read, “Until further notice, all consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja have temporarily ceased for both visa and for American Citizen Services.

“Consular functions in U.S. Consulate Lagos are not affected and will continue. Scheduled visa and ACS applicants for Abuja will be contacted for rescheduling.”

The Embassy directed American citizens in the north with emergency services needs to continue to contact the after-hours emergency number for Abuja at 09461-4000 and press “0” to go to the operator to request assistance.

It said American citizens in the north with urgent travel needs who are travelling before Tuesday and who are willing to re-schedule their travel through Lagos should contact the ACS office at Consulate Lagos ( 01460 3400 and [email protected]) to discuss their options.

The mission further said “Those travelling after Tuesday should follow up with Abuja ACS to confirm their appointments closer to their appointment date.

“Please monitor the Facebook and Webpage of the US Embassy for a later announcement of resumed consular operations in Abuja”.