Visa Bonds: $15K Deposit to Prove You'll Leave America
Published Date: 8/5/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of State is launching a 12-month pilot program where some travelers applying for B-1/B-2 visas from certain countries might need to pay a bond up to $15,000. This applies to visitors from places with high visa overstays or special citizenship rules. The goal? To make sure folks follow visa rules and keep travel safe and fair.
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Visa Bond Pilot: Up to $15,000
If you apply for a B-1/B-2 (business or pleasure) visa and are a national of a country the Department identifies for high overstay rates, deficient screening, or Citizenship by Investment with no residency requirement, a consular officer may require you to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of getting the visa. This requirement is part of a 12-month pilot program.
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