United States requires up to $15,000 visa bonds from applicants in 12 countries
Change
The United States Department of State added 12 countries to its visa-bond programme, requiring B-1 and B-2 applicants from those nations to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 beginning April 2, 2026.
Why it matters
Applicants from the named countries must secure large cash or financial guarantees before their visa interviews, creating an immediate upfront barrier to short-term travel and business visits. Failure to meet bond conditions or to depart within visa terms can trigger bond forfeiture and block future entry processing.
Implications
- • B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from the 12 named countries must present and pay the required bond at their visa interview or they will be unable to complete visa processing and may be denied entry.
- • Consular officers at United States embassies and consulates processing B-1/B-2 visas for applicants from those countries must collect, record, and process bond payments under the three-tier schedule, or affected applications will not proceed through adjudication.
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