US to require $20,000 visa fee for multiple nations
The United States has announced that it will officially implement the Visa Bond Program for citizens of 50 countries, most of which are in Africa, starting from August 2026. The decision aims to increase the required bond amount for non-immigrant visas to $20,000, in an effort to reduce overstays of legal residence, according to notices from the Departments of State and Treasury. Applicants for these visas, related to business and tourism trips, will be required to deposit bonds valued up to $20,000, eliminating the option of bonds with lower amounts. The decision will take effect on August 3rd and may impose additional restrictions on lawful travel to the United States.
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