AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Travel Rules: São Tomé and Príncipe is among 50 countries whose citizens may have to post a bond of $10,000 to $20,000 when applying for a US visitor visa; the amount is set during the visa interview. Regional Transparency: Liberia’s Jeffrey Yates won an alternate seat on the EITI board in a regional election that included São Tomé and Príncipe among participating countries, giving the islands a stake in the body’s work on extractive-industry accountability. Economic Policy: An IMF review says São Tomé and Príncipe’s 2024 graduation from least-developed-country status did not automatically change its growth outlook, underscoring the importance of managing economic vulnerabilities after graduation. Travel Access: São Tomé and Príncipe is among 46 African countries whose citizens can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.
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