Published on
October 7, 2025
Malawi joins Zambia and Gambia in tightening US visa bond requirements for travelers, requiring them to post refundable bonds between $5,000 and $15,000 due to concerns over high visa overstay rates. This new measure, part of a pilot program launched in August 2025, aims to mitigate the risk of visa misuse and overstays by ensuring travelers from these countries comply with their visa conditions. With the program running until August 2026, it targets citizens from countries with elevated overstay rates, like Malawi, Zambia, and The Gambia, as a way to strengthen border security and enforce timely departures.
The United States has significantly updated its Visa Bond Pilot Program, impacting travelers from The…
