US Imposes Visa Bond Requirement on 23 African Countries

US Imposes Visa Bond Requirement on 23 African Countries

The United States government has introduced new travel restrictions affecting citizens of 23 African countries, requiring some visa applicants to pay security bonds of up to $15,000 before being granted entry into the country.

According to the policy, the refundable bonds are intended to ensure compliance with US immigration rules, particularly to reduce visa overstays. Applicants who comply with the terms of their visas may receive a refund after departure.
Countries affected include Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic, Malawi, Mauritania, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.