US to impose $20,000 visa bond on Nigeria, other African nations

The United States has finalized a plan that will compel Nigerians and other African business and tourist visa applicants to deposit up to $20,000 to guarantee they will depart America at the expiration of their stay, citing rising visa overstays and poor information sharing by se...

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August 1, 2026 · 14:31 · 5 min read

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