short-term US travel

Ugandans applying for temporary visit and tourism visas to the United States of America will now be required to post a visa bond, following a new policy introduced by the U.S. Department of State under a pilot program aimed at addressing visa overstays. Uganda is among over 40 countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, whose nationals will be subject to the visa bond requirement starting January 21, 2026. The measure applies to applicants seeking B1 and B2 visas, which cover short term business travel, tourism, and family visits. A visa bond is a financial guarantee intended to…