{"id":171734,"date":"2025-07-30T00:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T23:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/customs-cautions-nigerians-on-us-visa-misuse"},"modified":"2025-07-30T01:00:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T00:00:21","slug":"customs-cautions-nigerians-on-us-visa-misuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/economy\/customs-cautions-nigerians-on-us-visa-misuse","title":{"rendered":"Customs Cautions Nigerians on US Visa Misuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has alerted Nigerians to concerns raised by the Government of the United States of America on the need for Nigerians to desist from misusing entry visas granted by the U.S. through activities inconsistent with the stated purpose of travel and visa classification.<\/p>\n

NCS disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday signed by its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada.<\/p>\n

The service urged Nigerians to note that security vetting for visa applicants does not end upon entry into the United States.<\/p>\n

US authorities continuously monitor the activities of visa holders, and visas can be revoked if holders are found to have violated US immigration protocols, import\/export guidelines, or other laws.<\/p>\n

\u201cFurthermore, Nigerians travelling to the US are also reminded to declare at the point of exit or entry excess cash above the minimum threshold of 10,000 US dollars or its equivalent and ensure that prohibited items are not included in their baggage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is pertinent to also note that passengers are encouraged to be law-abiding citizens and be of good conduct within and outside Nigeria. Intending passengers to the United States should know that whoever commits fraud in any jurisdiction will face legal consequences under both U.S. and Nigerian laws.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nigeria Customs Service wishes to reaffirm that it is working with the U.S. Mission in Abuja to ensure that Nigeria meets the criteria to avoid enlistment into an expanded visa ban that will deny entry to well-meaning Nigerians wishing to travel to the U.S. for their lawful business endeavours,\u201d NCS stated.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has alerted Nigerians to concerns raised by the Government of the United States of America on the need for Nigerians to desist from misusing entry visas granted by the U.S. through activities inconsistent with the stated purpose of travel and visa classification. 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