AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoU.S. Visa Policy: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent for applicants from 50 countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe. For B1/B2 business and tourism visas, consular officers can require refundable deposits now capped at $20,000 (up from the pilot’s $15,000), with the $5,000 option removed; the bond is returned if visa conditions are followed and the traveller leaves on time. Constitutional Politics: In São Tomé and Príncipe, the Constitutional Court has formally declared President Carlos Vila Nova president-elect after certifying the July 19 vote, with 31,613 votes (55.88%) in the first round. China-São Tomé Relations: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Vila Nova, pledging to deepen the strategic partnership and implement outcomes from the Beijing FOCAC summit. World Heritage Milestone: UNESCO’s Busan session inscribed Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe for the first time, adding 25 new sites overall and expanding international recognition for the country.
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