Trump Adds 6 African Countries on List to Pay Ksh1.9 Million Visa Bond
The new additions mean Trump has now imposed the hefty restriction on 30 African countries, in a move the White House says has reduced visa overstays...
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The United States, under the Trump administration, has introduced a Visa Bond Pilot program requiring citizens from Ethiopia and six other African nations, along with six non-African countries, to post bonds of up to Ksh1.9 million ($15,000) for visa applications.
- 12 countries have been added to the list, including Ethiopia, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, and Tunisia.
- The U.S. Department of State aims to reduce visa overstays, with the program effective from April 2.
- While Kenya is not on this specific bond list, Kenyan applicants face new fees and enhanced vetting, including social media history disclosure.
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Trump Adds 6 African Countries on List to Pay Ksh1.9 Million Visa Bond - March 2026
The United States, under the Trump administration, has introduced a Visa Bond Pilot program requiring citizens from Ethiopia and six other African nations, along with six non-African countries, to post bonds of up to Ksh1.9 million ($15,000) for visa applications. Kenya is on high alert as Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya assured the nation of continuous vigilance amidst escalating global security risks, particularly those stemming from the US-Iran-Israel conflict and wider Middle East instability. European Union leaders are vowing to remain vigilant against potential migratory flows and the spillover of Middle East conflicts, emphasizing preparedness and border security.
