Nine African countries, including Morocco, are facing extended delays in processing US visas as rising application volumes and tighter security screening overwhelm consular services, according to reporting by Business Insider.
In Morocco, applicants seeking US visas for tourism, study, business and family visits are facing waits of several months, particularly first time B1 B2 applicants, the report said. The US embassy in Casablanca has seen demand surge while vetting procedures have become more stringent, stretching consular capacity ahead of the holiday travel season.
The delays reflect a broader trend across the continent. Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia are also experiencing significant backlogs, with embassies citing high application volumes, administrative processing requirements and limited staffing.
In several countries, the situation is compounded by new US visa restrictions scheduled to take effect from January 2026, further narrowing processing capacity for certain categories of applicants.
Business Insider reported that students, business travellers and families are among those most affected, with some embassies warning that delays could extend into the early months of the new year.
US authorities have not issued a continent wide statement on the delays. The State Department has previously said enhanced security screening and post pandemic demand continue to affect visa processing times globally.
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