US Visa Bond Rule Now Permanent, Bigger Cost For Africans
Thousands of Africans seeking U.S. business or tourist visas will now face a permanent financial hurdle after Washington officially made…
US Ends Visa Processing At 25 African Posts, Shifts To 20 Regional Hubs
Visa applicants across more than two dozen African countries will soon face a major change in how they apply to…
Only 3 African Nations Exempt From UK’s Student Visa Proof-Of-Funds Rule
Students across Africa hoping to study in the United Kingdom still face one of the biggest obstacles in the visa…
Fees, Visa Rules Squeeze African Students’ Study-Abroad Hopes
For many African students, securing admission to a foreign university was once the hardest part of studying abroad. Now, the…
US To Trial Paid Fast-Track Visitor Visa Interview Service
The United States Department of State is preparing to introduce a trial initiative that would give certain foreign visitors the…
U.S. Slaps Visa Curbs On TPLF Hardliners Over Ethiopia Peace Threat
Washington is tightening the screws on hardline elements within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, announcing visa restrictions against TPLF figures…
U.S. Launches $750 Fast-Track Visa — But Africa Bears The Cost
Getting a U.S. visa is about to get faster — for those who can afford it. Washington has unveiled a…
U.S. To Cut Visa-Processing Embassies In Africa, Impacting Applicants
The United States is set to drastically reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that handle visa applications,…