US imposes $15,000 visa bond on Nigerians, other nationals The United States government has introduced a new visa bond policy that may require Nigerians and citizens of several other countries applying for B1/B2 (business and tourist) visas to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000. Under the new directive issued by the US Department of State, consular officers may mandate eligible applicants to pay visa bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, depending on individual assessments during visa interviews. The policy is aimed at ensuring compliance with visa conditions, particularly to...