Reality TV star Kim Oprah has sparked a debate on X by suggesting that visa fees should be refunded if an application is denied.
She wrote: “My unpopular opinion is visa fees should be refunded when a visa application is denied.”
Oprah’s proposal resonated with some users, who believe that fees should only be paid upon successful application.
The tweet garnered significant attention, with many sharing their views.
Some argued that visa fees cover embassy maintenance and officer salaries, while others saw it as a “legal scam” to make money from denied applicants.
The proposed alternatives included a 50% refund or service charge.
Below are some of the reactions;
chi_.omaa wrote: “So what will be used to pay the visa officers, embassy maintenance and all of that???”
rosemaryegbuna wrote: “US embassy saw this and hissed aggressively!”
mayorso wrote: “It’s called Legal Sc@m!!! You don’t want me in your country but you go collect my money”
chinny_005 wrote: “I totally agree, they are just using us to make money.”
wigsbyamah wrote: “Or 50% refund should be done and they can keep other 50% as service charge, fair enough”
meetehis wrote: “US Embassy left the group chat and locked the admin inside the wardrobe.”
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