AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S. Visa Rules for Africans: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to require refundable deposits of up to US$20,000 for B1 business and B2 tourism visas for 50 countries, including Angola and many other African nations; the bond is refunded if travellers comply and leave on time, but forfeited for overstays. Visa Processing Shake-up: The U.S. is also shifting routine visa services to regional hubs across Africa from August 1, with Lagos now handling routine services for Nigeria—an important change for travellers planning trips. Angola–Benin Connectivity Talks: In Luanda, President João Lourenço congratulated Benin’s leader and highlighted new momentum in ties, including air connectivity and plans that could support travel and memorial tourism. Angola–Tanzania Cooperation: Lourenço met Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan, with cooperation spanning tourism and other sectors, alongside the inauguration of a major referral hospital. Airline Cashflow Pressure: AFRAA warns that blocked repatriation of ticket and cargo revenues is undermining African airline viability, hitting connectivity and tourism.
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