US Visa Bond Program
About
A new initiative requiring applicants from certain African countries to post a bond for short-term visas, aimed at reducing visa overstays.
News published about US Visa Bond Program
AllTrendingAgriTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)CleanTechCryptoE-commerceEdTechWomen in techMore categories
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.
Department of Homeland SecurityUS TreasuryUS Visa Bond ProgramSilicon Valley
Comment
✨

Hadu Sherpa NEW

Your personalized Africa tech guide

Hand-picked news, events, startups, and people curated specifically for your interests — delivered to your inbox and available anytime.
Learn more

Join Discussions

Leverage the Hadu community to get answers and advice for your most pressing questions about Africa Tech.