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...
On friday,Nigeria delegation met with Ms Malu Dreyer,President of the Bundesrat and Minister President of the Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate to discuss mutually beneficicial relationship between our countries.The canvass economic co-operation,suport for rehabilitation of Northeast,sharing of knowledge on power system and pleading the case of law abiding Nigerians living in Germany.Our messages are well received and expect to elicit some positive actions soon said Saraki.More photos below.




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