The United States has updated the list of countries whose nationals must post a visa bond in order to enter America.

The Donald Trump administration has announced a new Visa bond pilot program. The 12-month-long visa bond pilot program began on August 20, 2025, and will be there until August 5, 2026.

It applies to foreigners applying for US visas as temporary visitors, nationals of countries with high visa overstay rates, or those countries offering Citizenship by Investment plans to foreigners. Before visa approval, travelers are required to pay a bond of up to $15,000, which will be decided by the consulate officials.

Who Are Applicable?

The pilot program is applicable to foreigners seeking visas as temporary visitors for either work or leisure (B-1/B-2) and who are citizens of natio

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