Introduction of US Visa Bond Pilot Programme for Tanzanian Travellers

TLDR

• In October 2025, Tanzania was included in a US visa bond pilot programme requiring eligible applicants for B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas to pay a refundable bond of between 5,000 US dollars and 15,000 US.
• DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and the United States have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with both sides agreeing to revisit Tanzania’s requests regarding visa restrictions affecting Tanzanians travelling to the.
• During the talks, Tanzania also underscored the importance of strengthening people-to-people relations by seeking the removal of visa restrictions affecting Tanzanians travelling to the United States, alongside other.
• The latest engagement follows a series of US measures introduced over the past year affecting Tanzanian travellers.
• [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and the United States have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with both sides agreeing to revisit Tanzania's requests regarding visa restrictions affecting Tanzanians.