US Visa Bond Program
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A new initiative requiring applicants from certain African countries to post a bond for short-term visas, aimed at reducing visa overstays.
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With US visa bond, the path to Silicon Valley just got steeper for African startups
TechCabal - Jan 07, 2026
From January 2026, a new US visa bond program will require applicants from over 20 African countries to post a bond for short-term visas. The bond amounts will be $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, refundable only if applicants leave the US before their authorized stay expires.
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