US demands $15,000 deposit for visa applicants from Malawi and Zambia

The US will implement a 12-month pilot program requiring citizens from Malawi and Zambia to pay a $15,000 deposit for tourist or business visas to reduce visa overstays. This initiative stems from President Trump’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and may expand to other countries with high overstay rates, as identified by the State Department.

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