The U.S. Embassy in Uganda has issued a strong warning to travellers, particularly Ugandans, advising them to carry sufficient funds for their stay in the U.S. to avoid jeopardizing their visa eligibility.

• Abusing U.S. taxpayer-funded benefits could lead to permanent bans from travelling, studying, or working in the United States.
• This warning comes as Uganda faces stricter visa regulations, including a potential $15,000 refundable bond for certain visa types.
• The U.S. government is tightening visa eligibility criteria for several African nations, emphasizing that a visa does not guarantee entry or a specific length of stay.