AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Visa Policy: The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent, with consular officers able to require refundable deposits of up to $20,000 for B1 business and B2 tourism applicants from 50 countries—including Seychelles—starting August 3; the bond is returned if travellers comply and leave on time, but is forfeited for overstays. Schengen Travel Update: Spain says only Mauritius and Seychelles qualify for visa-free short stays in Spain under standard Schengen rules (up to 90 days in any 180), warning that travellers still must meet entry requirements and use the new digital border system. Seychelles Business & Innovation: Seychelles-based Fusepay launched Fuse360/FusePay, an AI-native operating and financial system for trade businesses, licensed by the Central Bank of Seychelles and aimed at fixing the “disconnect” between operations and payments. Tourism & Industry: Seychelles’ former tourism minister Alain St. Ange will deliver a keynote on tourism’s economic and community impact at Clevenard Open Project 2026 in Spain. Regional Health Funding: Seychelles joined 14 African countries and partners pledging over US$45m to support WHO’s first-ever Investment Round.
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