AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S. Visa Policy: The United States has made its visa bond programme permanent, effective 3 August 2026, meaning consular officers may require applicants for B1 business and B2 tourism visas from 50 countries to post a refundable deposit up to $20,000 (with $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 set case-by-case). Local Impact (Sao Tome and Principe): Sao Tomé and Príncipe is on the list of affected countries, so travellers may face a higher upfront cost before a visa is issued. UNESCO Heritage: At the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, 25 new sites were added worldwide, including the first-ever UNESCO inscription for São Tomé and Príncipe—a major boost for the country’s global heritage profile. Election Update: São Tomé and Príncipe’s Constitutional Court officially declared President Carlos Vila Nova president-elect after confirming the July 19 vote results. Diplomacy: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulations to Vila Nova, pledging to deepen China–São Tomé and Príncipe cooperation.
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