The United States has announced a new visa rule that will require some Nigerians to pay a travel bond of up to $15,000 before being granted B1 and B2 visas.
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The policy targets applicants seeking entry for business or tourism and applies to countries placed on a high risk list by US authorities.
The measure was disclosed by the US Department of State and published on its official travel website. Nigeria is among 38 countries affected, most of them in Africa. For Nigerians, the rule will take effect from January 21, 2026, alongside several other listed nations.
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Under the policy, eligible visa applicants may be asked during their interview to deposit a bond ranging from 5000 to 15000 dollars. The amount will be set by a consular officer. Applicants must also complete a security bond form and make payments through an official US government platform. Payment of the bond does not assure visa approval.
The bond will only be returned if the traveller leaves the United States on or before the approved stay period, does not travel before the visa expires, or is denied entry at a US airport.
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Those who post the bond must also arrive through selected airports in cities such as New York, Boston, and Washington.
The decision comes shortly after the US placed partial travel restrictions on Nigeria and other countries. US officials cited security concerns, visa overstays, and screening challenges as reasons for the tougher measures, expanding limits on both immigrant and non immigrant visa categories.
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