US to Impose Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds on Certain Visitors from Zambia and Malawi
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The US has announced a new visa bond requirement of up to $15,000 for tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi, aiming to curb visa overstays. This move, part of broader immigration tightening measures, has been criticized as unfair and burdensome, especially for genuine travelers from these poorer nations, and raises concerns about potential expansion of travel restrictions across Africa.
- US demands up to $15,000 visa bond for tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi CNN
- Visitors to the U.S. on business and tourist visas may have to pay $15,000 bonds Miami Herald
- US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas Reuters
- U.S. to Require Some Foreign Visitors to Pay Bonds of Up to $15,000 for Entry The New York Times
- State Department may require some visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 NPR
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