US Embassy Reveals Instance Kenyans Applying For Visas Will Be Banned For Life
The warning comes as the Donald Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration.
Marvin Chege 
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has cautioned Kenyans against attempting to sidestep visa regulations, warning that such actions could result in a permanent travel ban.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 23, the embassy stressed that anyone caught using fraudulent means to secure a U.S. visa risks losing the opportunity to ever enter the country.
The warning comes as the Donald Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration.
"U.S. government interagency efforts combat fraud and will end illegal immigration. Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life," the statement read in part.
Photo of a US visa. /IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
The U.S. Embassy has further warned that anyone involved in visa fraud—whether for themselves or on behalf of others—could face criminal charges in addition to receiving a lifetime travel ban.
"A nation without borders is not a nation. We will pursue criminal charges against those who engage in visa fraud and those who bring in and harbour illegal aliens," added the statement.
This warning comes amid an intensified global crackdown by the U.S. on visa-related fraud, with Kenyans among those under increased scrutiny.
Former President Donald Trump has reinforced his stance on closing all loopholes previously exploited by individuals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally.
A common form of visa fraud involves intentionally submitting false information or withholding crucial details during the application process. Under Section 212 of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, such misrepresentation renders an individual permanently inadmissible to the United States.
Other fraudulent activities that can lead to serious legal consequences include presenting fake job offers, entering sham marriages, or submitting forged academic documents when applying for a visa.
These practices have reportedly become widespread, prompting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to tighten verification procedures at embassies and consulates worldwide.
To reinforce visa credibility, the Trump administration recently introduced a new “visa integrity fee” targeting all non-immigrant visa applicants. Priced at a minimum of $250 (approximately Ksh32,500), this fee was established under the newly enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
The visa integrity fee will be charged in addition to existing application fees, meaning Kenyan tourists, students, and business travellers will now face significantly higher costs when applying to visit the U.S.
