U.S. Department of State Restricts Visa Services in Africa to Regional Hubs
Effective August 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of State will restrict routine visa services at 25 posts in Africa to designated regional visa hubs. The change affects both nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processing and may require applicants to travel to another country for a visa interview. Routine visa services will be “realigned” at the following consular locations to direct applicants to process at the regional visa hubs: Antananarivo, Madagascar Abuja, Nigeria Asmara, Eritrea Bamako, Mali Banjul, The Gambia Brazzaville, Republic