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US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries

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2026-03-18
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The U.S. State Department has expanded its visa bond program, adding 12 more countries and bringing the total to 50, many of them in Africa. Under this policy, applicants for B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas may be required to post bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, determined during the visa interview.

The Trump administration argues the program helps reduce visa overstays, citing that about 97% of bond participants have complied with visa terms. However, critics contend that the high bond amounts disproportionately affect low-income travelers and may be discriminatory.

The policy will take effect on April 2, and the government has indicated that additional countries may be added in the future based on immigration risk factors.
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