The United States government, on January 6, placed Uganda among 37 other nations whose citizens must now post a visa bond before either being granted a visa or facing rejection.
Also affected are Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cote D’Ivorie, Cuba, Djibouti,Guinea Bissau, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Mauritania, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Venezuela, Zambia and Zimbabwe, among others. According to Washington, this measure is meant to rein in visa overstays. Those who flout the rules will forfeit their bond, while travellers who play by the book and return home will see their money refunded.
PRIME
Inside Uganda-US deal on unwanted migrants
The agreement with Uganda is based on a ‘safe third country’ provision of US immigration law
National Aug 21
New Content Item (1)
PRIME
The importance of respecting US visa terms and periods of admission
One of the most important – and often misunderstood – requirements for any traveller to the United States is compliance with the terms of the US visa. As Secretary Rubio has stated, a visa is a…
Commentary Jul 24
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US
On December 16, Trump added them and five other countries to a list of those subject to a full travel ban.
News Jan 01
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US revokes his visa
The 91-year-old writer said in 2016 that he had torn up his US green card and renounced his American residency in protest at the first election of President Donald Trump
News Oct 29
UAE visa ban leaves Ugandans in limbo
For years, the UAE has been a major destination for Ugandan migrant workers
National Sep 19