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  US demands up to $15,000 visa bond for tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi By Nimi Princewill , Larry Madowo Updated Aug 6, 2025 Passengers make their way through the terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, U.S., on November 22, 2023.   Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Africa See all topics Tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi must pay a deposit of up to $15,000 when seeking a US visa, the State Department has announced, in a move likened to a visa ban for the African nations, which rank among the world’s poorest. Payment of the visa bond, which aims to rein in visa overstays, “does not guarantee visa issuance,” the  notice  posted on Tuesday warned, stating that the fee would be reimbursed if certain conditions are met. “The bond will be canceled and the bond money will be automatically returned in the following circumstances: The visa holder departs from the United States on or before the date to which h...

  Unique Circa 1838 Residence in Ansonborough Home   United States South Carolina Charleston USD   $4,995,000 Active Beds:  4 Baths:  4 Full | 1 Half 49 Society Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, USA Listed by:  Tommy Manous |   Carolina One Real Estate The charm of the Ansonborough neighborhood is on display in this unique residence just a short walk to everything Charleston has to offer. 49 Society is a three story masonry home circa 1838 and under went a top to bottom restoration finished by the previous owners in 2021. The first floor living room features custom bookshelves, fireplace, a wet bar with wine cooler and glassed cabinets for display. The formal dinning room is just steps away from the large kitchen which features top-of-the line appliances including a six burner Viking Range with Exhaust Hood and Subzero Refrigerator. One of the best features of this property is the Private Walled Courtyard in the rear of the home. This lushy l...