US sets up to 15000 visa bond for Nigerians
The United States has introduced new visa rules that may require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 (business and tourism) visas to post a bond of up to 15000 dollars.The bond is a financial guarantee, does not ensure visa approval and will not be refunded if paid without a clear instruction from a consular officer. According to details on the US State Department’s website, the updated list shows that 24 of the 38 affected countries are in Africa, including Nigeria.The bond is targeted at nationals from countries the US classifies as high risk for overstaying their permitted time in the country. For Nigeria, the visa bond requirement will start on January 21 2026.Eligible B1/B2 applicants from listed countries may be asked to post bonds of 5000, 10000 or 15000 dollars, with the exact sum decided at the visa interview. Applicants will also […]
