Experts Seek Reciprocal Measures As US $20,000 Visa Bond Imposed On Nigerians, Others Takes Effect Today

Nigerian experts in diplomacy and international affairs have called on the Federal government to take reciprocal measures against the United States over what they described as “discriminatory and ridiculous” imposition of $20,000 visa bonds against Nigerian travellers and nationals of other African countries.
Effective Monday, August 3, 2026, the United States intends to carry out its threat to compel Nigerians and other African business and tourist visa applicants to deposit up to $20,000 as a guarantee that they will depart America at the expiration of their stay.
This decision by the President Donald Trump administration was reportedly predicated on rising visa overstay cases and p...