The United States is making its visa bond program permanent for visitors from over 30 African countries, raising the maximum bond to $20,000 (approximately Ksh2.56 million).

• The maximum visa bond will increase from $15,000 to $20,000.
• This change impacts applicants for B1 and B2 visas (business and tourism) from countries including Uganda and Tanzania.
• The Trump administration introduced the program to reduce visa overstays, with the bond being refundable if visa conditions are met.