Abuja protests: US embassy shifts visa, ACS appointments to March 9
The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced that all visa and American Citizen Services appointments affected by its temporary closure over planned protests have been rescheduled to begin from Monday, March 9, 2026. The embassy said it suspended routine services and closed to visitors this week due to the potential for protests in the Federal Capital Territory linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran. In an updated notice, officials stated that visa interviews originally slated for March 4 and 5, along with ACS appointments scheduled for March 5, have now been moved to new dates starting March 9. Applicants have been advised to check their email inboxes or their online AVITs accounts for their specific new appointment dates and further instructions. Those who do not see any updated schedule have been told to contact the […]
