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THE US State Department has listed the countries whose citizens are required to post a bond of up to US$15,000 when entering the US on business and tourist visas.

A statement published on the department’s website says from August 20, anyone entering the US with a passport from Malawi or Zambia must post a bond in amounts of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, determined at time of their visa interview.

It added, though, “A bond does not guarantee visa issuance,” and warned applicants should only pay fees after being directed to do so by a consular officer.