US has updated the list of countries whose citizens will have to post a visa bond before entering America.

Visa bond pilot program applies to foreigners applying for visas as temporary visitors, nationals of countries with high visa overstay rates, or those countries offering Citizenship by Investment plans to foreigners.

Visa Bond Pilot Program

US has introduced visa bonds for temporary visitors entering America. Travellers will have to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance, as determined by the consular officers.

The 12-month-long visa bond pilot program is an initiative announced by the Department of State. This visa bond pilot program began on August 20, 2025, and will be there until August 5, 2026.

Foreigners applying for visas as temporary visitors for bus

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