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🛂 US makes $20,000 visa bond permanent for Nigeria, 49 others

The United States has permanently adopted its visa bond programme, requiring travellers from 50 countries — including Nigeria — to pay a refundable $20,000 bond before receiving certain US visas.

The US Department of State confirmed the measure applies to B1/B2 business and tourist visa applicants directed by consular officers to post the bond as a condition of issuance. Bonds are refunded if travellers comply with visa terms and depart within the approved period. Nigeria's inclusion takes effect January 21, 2026. Of the 50 listed countries, 30 are African nations.

The State Department said a 2025 pilot programme provided sufficient data to confirm that visa bonds are "an effective tool for enforcing compliance among bonded visa holders."

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