Lagos was named among the 20 African cities selected as US regional visa processing hubs.. Photo: USMissioninNigeriaSource: Getty ImagesUnder the new arrangement, visa applicants are expected to direct their routine applications to the nearest designated diplomatic post from among the 20 selected locations, rather than the embassy or consulate geographically closest to them. Full List of the 20 US Visa Hubs in AfricaThe 20 cities cover 19 countries, with South Africa the only nation to appear twice. Yaoundé, CameroonFor Kenyans, Nairobi's inclusion means existing consular infrastructure will absorb routine applications from the region. Embassies and consulates not included among the 20 designated hubs will continue operating and fulfilling their broader diplomatic and consular functions on behalf of the United States government. The shift affects only where routine visa applications are handled, not the overall standing or day-to-day operations of American missions across Africa.