AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS Visa Rules: The United States has made its visa bond programme permanent, effective Aug. 3, meaning consular officers may require applicants for B1 business and B2 tourism visas from 50 countries (including São Tomé and Príncipe) to post a refundable deposit of up to $20,000 before a visa is issued. UNESCO World Heritage: Big win for the islands: UNESCO inscribed the Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe on the World Heritage List, with the Busan session also adding 25 new sites overall and marking the first-ever inscriptions for São Tomé and Príncipe (and Comoros and South Sudan). Tourism & Lusophone Business: The CPLP set up a tourism business and investment forum aimed at boosting connectivity and supporting youth, women, and MSMEs across Portuguese-speaking countries. Regional Context: Coverage also notes ongoing heritage and development cooperation themes as UNESCO expands protections and recognition worldwide.
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