Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to the United States may soon be forced to post visa bonds totalling up to $15,000.
The development comes after the United States government implemented new travel restrictions.
According to the US Department of State’s website, Travel.State.The payment of a visa bond does not ensure visa issuance.
The agency further stated that any bail paid without the direction of a consular officer would not be returned.
According to an updated list issued by the US State Department, the policy affects 38 countries, 24 of which are African, including Nigeria.
Visa bonds are financial assurances required for certain foreign nationals from high-risk countries seeking B1/B2 visas for business or leisure.
For Nigeria, the implementation date has been set for January 21, 2026.
Other nations affected include Algeria, Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Cabo Verde, Burundi, Djibouti, Dominica, Cuba, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Central African Republic, Antigua and Barbuda, and others, with implementation dates varying from January 1 to January 21, 2026.
Nigerians wishing to go to the United States for business or tourism may need to prepare for higher financial requirements prior to the 2026 implementation.
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