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The US has permanently enacted its visa bond program as of August 2026, raising the bond limit to $20,000. This policy includes visa applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.

The US government has permanently implemented the visa bond program with a bond cap raised to $20,000. This affects applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and other countries.

The United States has made its visa bond program permanent and raised the maximum bond cap to $20,000. This change affects visa applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan starting in 2026.

The United States has made its visa bond program permanent and raised the bond cap to $20,000. This affects travelers from countries including Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan starting August 2026.

Azkoitia City Council approved a tourist tax and related ordinances in July 2026. The tax revenue will fund public housing initiatives in Azkoitia.

South Africa registered a 12.3% rise in international tourist arrivals during the first half of 2026, with over 1 million foreign visitors in June alone. Despite higher travel costs from rising fuel prices, visitor numbers expanded, supported by new air routes and government initiatives.

Azkoitia City Council approved a new tourist tax and a fiscal ordinance governing it. The tax proceeds will fund public housing initiatives to alleviate the local housing problem.

South Africa experienced a 12.3% surge in international tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026. June alone saw 2.79 million travellers, with strong growth from African countries and the United States.

Azkoitia City Council has approved a tourist tax and a public housing promotion annex. The tax revenue will fund local housing projects in Azkoitia.

South Africa's international tourist arrivals rose by 12.3% in the first half of 2026, supported by strong growth from African and overseas markets. The United States topped overseas arrivals for two months running.