AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Visa Bond Rules for Côte d’Ivoire: The US Department of State says Côte d’Ivoire is among 10 West African countries where a refundable visa bond may be required for US B1/B2 business and tourist visas, with an implementation date of January 21, 2026 and deposits up to $20,000 (not a guarantee of approval). US Visa Bond Goes Permanent: Washington is making the visa bond programme permanent for 50 countries (30 in Africa), with bond tiers of $10,000–$20,000 and consular officers deciding case-by-case. US Routine Visa Processing Shift: From August 1, 2026, routine visa services are being consolidated into regional hubs; for Nigerians, Abuja is no longer the place for routine processing—appointments move to Lagos. Ivory Coast Football & Travel: Medeama SC has arrived in Ivory Coast for a three-week Abidjan-area residential pre-season camp (Koumassi base; training at Treichville). WAFCON Update: South Africa drew 2-2 with Ivory Coast, keeping qualification hopes alive. Aviation Costs in West Africa: Côte d’Ivoire is highlighted for helping lead ECOWAS moves to remove selected air transport taxes and cut passenger/security charges.
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