US Embassy in Abuja Cancels Visa Appointments Amid Protest Fears

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing heightened risk of protests in Abuja linked to escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.

 

In a statement posted on its website, the Embassy warned of “Potential Demonstrations” in the Federal Capital Territory and advised American citizens to remain indoors.

 

“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that there is a high potential for protests in Abuja tomorrow, March 4, 2026, due to the current conflict with Iran. Previous protests by some groups have resulted in violent clashes between the groups and Nigerian security forces. The Embassy strongly recommends that all U.S. citizens in Abuja remain in their residences on Wednesday, March 4,” the notice stated.

 

 

 

The advisory follows intensifying global tensions after reports confirmed the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in airstrikes reportedly conducted by the United States and Israel. Multiple other senior Iranian officials were also reported killed, prompting retaliatory missile strikes by Iran on U.S. bases in Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia.

 

The conflict, now in its fifth day, has escalated fears of further unrest, prompting the Embassy’s precautionary measures in Abuja.

 

The cancellation affects all visa interviews and consular services for March 4, with affected applicants advised to monitor the Embassy’s website for rescheduling updates.