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What is a visa bond? Here’s who is affected by the U.S. State Department’s new program
The U.S. State Department announced a new rule implementing up to $15,000 bonds on tourism and business visa applicants from ...
US visitor visa bond puts travel dreams of Zambians, Malawians at risk
STORY: Outside Malawi’s immigration headquarters in Blantyre, people are bemoaning a new U.S. visa scheme which will require ...
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U.S. launches visa bond pilot for Zambia and Malawi travellers
The U.S. will require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to pay up to $15,000 in bonds under a pilot scheme starting 20 ...
List Of Countries That Will Have To Pay A Bond To Enter the US
The following countries are required to pay a refundable bond of $5,000–$15,000 to enter the U.S. under a new pilot program aimed at reducing high visa overstay rates.
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New US visa bonds program: What is a visa bond? Who is affected?
The rule follows a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries and other new fees being levied on U.S. visitors. The new rule targets citizens from countries with high visa overstays. It excludes ...
Malawi, Zambia first countries subjected to US visa bonds
The United States (US) says, beginning August 20, Malawi and Zambia are to be the first countries where a pilot programme ...