US To Deny Visas For Suspected Birth Tourism Cases

The United States government has stated that it will deny visas to foreign nationals whose primary intent for travel is to give birth on US soil to secure citizenship for their children, a practice commonly referred to as “birth tourism.”

The US Mission in Nigeria in a statement issued on Monday, said that consular officers have been instructed to deny visa applications if there is reason to believe that the applicant’s main reason for visiting the country is to deliver a baby and obtain US citizenship for the newborn.

“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 reads. “Consular officers will deny your visa application if they have reason to believe this is your intent.”

The warning appears to be part of a broader public awareness campaign by the U.S. government to discourage visa misuse and uphold immigration regulations.