AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Visa Rules for West Africa: The U.S. has made its refundable “visa bond” programme permanent, effective 3 August 2026. For selected applicants seeking B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourist) visas from 50 countries—including Guinea-Bissau—consular officers may require a deposit of $10,000, $15,000, or up to $20,000 before a visa is issued. The bond is refunded if travellers follow visa conditions and leave on time, but is forfeited for overstays or violations. CAF Football & Travel Links: Guinea-Bissau’s UDIB will host Nigeria’s El-Kanemi Warriors in the CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round (Sept 4–6, return Sept 11–13), a fixture that will bring cross-border travel and match-day logistics to Bissau. Migration Pressure in West Africa: An Afrobarometer report says Guinea-Bissau is among the countries with very high shares of citizens seriously considering leaving—driven mainly by economic hardship—an important backdrop for regional travel demand.
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