The Digest:
The US State Department has added 12 new countries to its "visa bond program," requiring travellers from these nations to pay a $15,000 refundable deposit for short-term business and tourism visas. The expanded list now covers 50 countries when the policy takes effect on April 2...
The Digest:
The United States has expanded its visa bond policy to include Nigeria and 49 other countries, requiring travellers to deposit between $5,000 and $15,000 before entry under B1/B2 business and tourism visas. The policy, effective April 2, 2026, aims to curb visa overstays, with...