Malawi and Zambia have become the first two African countries whose citizens will now be subjected to visa bonds when applying for B1/B2 visitor visas due to what the United States (US) Government says high overstay rates. 

The US Government says travellers holding passports from Malawi or Zambia must post a bond of up to 15 thousand US dollars if found eligible for a B1/B2 visa. This comes two months after Malawi and other 22 African countries were ordered by Washington to improve its immigration policies or else impose a travel ban on her citizens. Malawi authorities say they have not received official communication from the US on the matter. 

Channel Africa corrospondent in Malawi Blantyre is George Mhango.

Malawi and Zambia have become the first two African countries whose citizens will now be subjected to visa bonds when applying for B1/B2 visitor visas due to what the United States (US) Government says high overstay rates.&nbsp;
The US Government says travellers holding passports from Malawi or Zambia must post a bond of up to 15 thousand US dollars if found eligible for a B1/B2 visa. This comes two months after Malawi and other 22 African countries were ordered by Washington to improve its immigration policies or else impose a travel ban on her citizens. Malawi authorities say they have not received official communication from the US on the matter.&nbsp;
Channel Africa corrospondent in Malawi Blantyre is George Mhango.

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An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.