US adds Tunisia and 11 countries to visa deposit list

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•The US added Tunisia and 11 other countries to a visa deposit requirement list on March 18, 2026.
•The new rule requires applicants from these countries to pay larger deposits when applying for US visas.
•The affected countries are primarily in Africa and possibly other regions, increasing financial barriers for visa applicants.
•The policy change was announced by the US government and is effective immediately.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the US government reverses or reduces the visa deposit requirements travel and business exchanges between the US and the affected countries could increase, benefiting citizens and companies in those nations

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🌍Tunisia 🌍United States of America

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🏛United States government

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)US adds Tunisia, 11 others to list requiring big visa deposits

The United States has added Tunisia and 11 other countries to a list requiring large visa deposits. This change affects travelers from these countries seeking US visas, potentially making the visa application process more costly and difficult. The move could impact travel, business, and diplomatic relations between the US and these nations.