US birth tourism warning issued as US Mission in Nigeria cautions visa applicants, especially pregnant women, against travel solely to give birth in the US
US birth tourism warning has been strongly issued by the US Mission in Nigeria, targeting visa applicants particularly pregnant women planning to travel solely to give birth in the United States.
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In a statement shared on its official X account on Wednesday, the Mission stressed that this practice, known as birth tourism, violates US visa regulations.
The post emphasized that using a visa with the primary intention of obtaining US citizenship for a child through childbirth is not permitted.
“Using your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will have U.S. citizenship is not permitted,” the statement read.
The Mission added that consular officers are instructed to deny any visa application if they suspect such intent.
This stern notice serves to spare applicants the emotional disappointment and financial loss tied to potential denial.
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This firm caution follows increasing scrutiny of visa misuse and aims to clarify expectations for Nigerian travelers.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
