US visa bond Archives

US to Require $5,000–$15,000 Visa Bond for Bangladeshi B1/B2 Applicants

The United States has introduced a new visa bond requirement for certain Bangladeshi nationals applying for B1/B2 business and tourist visas, aimed at curbing visa overstays. Under the rule, approved…

admin January 20, 2026

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US Expands Visa Bond Rule to 13 Countries, Mostly in Africa

The Trump administration has expanded a controversial US visa policy by adding seven more countries to a list requiring certain travellers to post a large refundable bond before entering the…

admin January 6, 2026

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US Expands Visa Bond Pilot to Six African Nations; India Not Included

The US Department of State has expanded its visa bond pilot programme to include six countries whose nationals have recorded high overstay rates under the B1/B2 visitor visa category, according…

admin October 28, 2025

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US Introduces 12-Month Visa Bond Pilot for Travelers from The Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia

The United States has introduced a 12-month visa bond pilot program targeting nationals from The Gambia, Malawi, and Zambia — countries with high US visa overstay rates. Effective August 20,…

admin October 5, 2025