Some civil society organisations in the country have formally asked U.S. President Donald Trump to remove new travel procedures that require Malawians to pay up to $15 000 (about K25 million) as a visa bond to travel to the United States.

They argue that the policy is unfair and too harsh for people from a very poor country like Malawi.

The letter dated August 20, 2025, signed by Youth and Society executive director Charles Kajoloweka and National Advocacy Platform chairperson Benedicto Kondowe, describes the policy as a “de facto visa ban”, saying it blocks students, businesspeople and families from visiting the U.S., while government officials can still travel using public funds.

The bond requirement, which took effect on August 20, 2025, is part of a 12-month pilot programme announce

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