The measure applies to applicants for business and tourist visas, known as B1/B2 visas, who are otherwise eligible for travel to the United States. Under the program, applicants must pay a refundable bond before a visa is issued. The bond will be returned if the traveler complies with visa conditions and leaves the United States before their authorized stay expires. The bond requirement comes amid a broader tightening of US immigration and visa policies affecting several countries, including Ethiopia. The State Department has also suspended visa issuances for applicants under the Diversity Visa (DV) program.

Source: Ethiopian News March 26, 2026 03:39 UTC