US State Department adds Uganda to countries whose visitors must post visa bonds

The Daily Monitor reports that a US Department of State notice issued on 6 January included Uganda among more than 30 countries whose citizens must post bonds to obtain B1/B2 visitor visas. From 21 January 2026, Ugandan applicants may be required to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, set at the discretion of consular officers. According to the paper, Kampala had not said by press time whether it would reciprocate.