AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S. Visa Bonds Become Permanent (Aug 3): The U.S. State Department has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent for B1 business and B2 tourist applicants from 50 countries, with consular officers able to demand deposits of $10,000, $15,000 or up to $20,000 (the old $5,000 option is gone). The bond is meant to deter overstays and is refunded only if travellers follow visa conditions and leave on time—otherwise it can be forfeited. Reciprocal Push: Nigerian diplomacy experts are urging the government to respond with reciprocal measures over what they call discriminatory treatment. Tourism Diplomacy in Lusophone Space: Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP) set up a Business and Investment Forum on tourism to boost connectivity and support youth, women, MSMEs, and community-led projects across member states. UNESCO Boost for São Tomé and Príncipe: UNESCO inscribed the Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe among 25 new World Heritage sites worldwide, with the 48th session in Busan also marking first-time listings for São Tomé and Príncipe.
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