The United States has expanded a visa rule requiring financial bonds from travelers, adding seven new countries to the list. This policy, now affecting 13 nations, primarily in Africa, mandates bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 to deter visa overstays. The move raises concerns about affordability and is part of broader US entry rule tightening.
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