US to Centralize Visa Processing, Cut Number of African Embassies

US plans to reduce the number of African embassies and consulates handling visa applications. Many applicants may be redirected to regional hubs or online processing centers. Officials say the change will improve efficiency, strengthen security checks, and meet rising global travel demand. They also plan to expand digital applications and remote processing. Travel agents and visa seekers worry about longer journeys, extra costs, and slower processing. A full list of affected missions and implementation timelines will be released after internal reviews.

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