U.S. Visa Bond Requirement for Nigerians Starts January 2026
The U.S. Department of State published an updated list on October 2, 2026, identifying 50 countries whose citizens must pay a visa bond before traveling to the United States.
The bond amount can reach up to $20,000 and applies to nationals from countries flagged by the Department. Nigeria is included in this list, with the bond requirement effective from January 21, 2026.
Other African nations listed are Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Cote D'Ivoire, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia. The implementation dates for other countries vary, with some requirements dating back to August 20, 2025.
The list also includes nations from Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Latin America, indicating a tightening of entry conditions for these countries' nationals seeking U.S. visas.
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