{"id":392453,"date":"2026-04-01T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=392453"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:22:22","slug":"u-s-embassy-warns-namibians-against-overstaying-visas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=392453","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Embassy warns Namibians against overstaying visas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE U.S. Embassy in Windhoek has reminded all Namibian travellers that overstaying a U.S. visa carries serious consequences, including travel bans, visa ineligibility, or even criminal charges. The warning comes as international travel to the United States increases and underscores the importance of complying with the terms of a visa and the authorised period of stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Ambassador John Giordano stressed, \u201cI strongly urge all Namibians travelling to the United States to follow our immigration rules. Responsible travel supports a safe, secure, and fair immigration system for everyone. Remember: a visa is a privilege, not a right.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Embassy emphasised that the authorised period of stay is determined by the \u201cAdmit Until Date\u201d on the I-94 form provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon entry\u2014not the visa\u2019s expiration date. Consular officers routinely review immigration records, and any previous violations may affect future visa applications. Intent does not excuse overstays, and there is no allowance for \u201chonest mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, travelers are encouraged to visit the U.S. Department of State website: https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas.html.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Contributed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter THE U.S. Embassy in Windhoek has reminded all Namibian travellers that overstaying a U.S. visa carries serious consequences, including travel bans, visa ineligibility, or even criminal charges. 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