US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
Summary
The U.S. State Department plans to reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas from nearly 50 to 20. This change is part of President Donald Trump’s administration effort to limit immigration and reduce visa overstays.Key Facts
- The number of African U.S. embassies and consulates handling visa applications will drop from about 50 to 20.
- The reduction is expected to happen in June but no exact date is set yet.
- The decision was approved by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Visa services in non-hub embassies will be limited to tasks like passport renewals and emergency requests.
- Citizens in countries without a visa-processing hub will need to travel to one of the 20 approved locations to apply for visas.
- This move aims to reduce both immigrant and non-immigrant visas and curb temporary visa overstays.
- The change follows previous visa restrictions related to travel bans, bond requirements, and health crises like the Ebola outbreak.
- The 20 hubs include locations such as Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).
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