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The Trump Administration has expanded its visa bond programme, a 12-month pilot scheme targeting business and tourism visa applicants from countries with historically high visa overstay rates. Initially introduced in August 2025 for Malawi and Zambia, the programme now includes The Gambia, effective from October 11th, 2025. Nationals from these countries must pay a refundable bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, determined during the visa interview, to secure a visa.

Trump Extends US Visa Bond Programme to Gambia  Firstpost Africa

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