US Visa Bond: Full list of countries, including Nigeria, required to pay up to $20,000

The United States has listed 50 countries whose citizens must pay a visa bond of up to $20,000 when applying for certain visitor visas, including Nigeria, according to the US Department of State.

The measure applies to eligible applicants for B-1 business and B-2 tourist visas travelling on passports issued by the listed countries. The bond amounts are $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000, with the specific amount determined by a consular officer during the visa interview.

In a notice published on October 2, 2026, the Department of State outlined the countries subject to the visa bond programme and their respective implementation dates.

The programme operates under Section 221(g)(3) of...