UPDATE: U.S FINALIZES $20,000 VISA BOND POLICY AFFECTING NIGERIA AND 49 OTHER NATIONS. (PHOTO).
U.S Finalizes $20,000 Visa Bond Policy Affecting Nigeria and 49 Other Nations The United States government has officially formalized its visa bond policy, making it a permanent measure that could require travelers from 50 designated countries, including Nigeria, to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 before receiving certain visas. First introduced as a pilot scheme in 2025, the policy targets applicants seeking B1 and B2 visas, which are designated for business and tourism. According to the U.S. Department of State, the initiative is designed to bolster compliance with local immigration laws and drastically reduce visa overstay rates. How the Visa Bond Policy Works Under the permanent guidelines, U.S. consular officers have the discretion to instruct eligible applicants to post a bond as a prerequisite for visa issuance. However, U.S. authorities have clarified that the financial requirement will not be applied automatically to every traveler from the listed nations. Data anal...
The Nigeria Customs Service {NCS} and the Association of Nigeria Licensed Agents {ANLCA} reaffirm their Common goal and togetherness in insuring revenue Collection and Prevention of Smuggling today as the highlight of the meeting was the launch of the Anti-Smuggling Campaign.The President of ANLCA Mr Olayiwola Shittu also delivered a speech.CGC Col. Hameed Ali Ibrahim {Rtd} signing ANLCA visitors book.The CGC Col.Hameed Ali Ibrahim{Rtd} and the President of ANLCA Mr Olayiwola Shittu,shows off car stickers with Anti Smuggling message both saying No to Smuggling.More photos below.
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