U.S. Embassy, Abuja
By Victory Oghene
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced that they will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.
This was disclosed in a public notice issued by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria via its official X handle on Wednesday.
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the U.S. Independence Day,” the notice read.
The closure will temporarily halt all routine consular services, including visa interviews, passport renewals, and notarial services.
Resumption of services
Regular consular services, including visa and passport appointments, are expected to resume on Monday, July 7, 2025. U.S. citizens in Nigeria with emergencies are advised to contact the embassy’s emergency lines for assistance during the closure.
The closure affects individuals with pending visa interviews or consular appointments, particularly as July marks one of the peak periods for travel, studies, and family visits.
