The U.S. State Department recently revealed that as of April 2, citizens from twelve additional countries will be required to post visa bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 when applying for U.S. visas. This move is part of an ongoing effort to combat visa overstays and manage illegal immigration, which began under the Trump administration. The affected countries include Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Grenada, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, and Tunisia.
Under this program, if an applicant does not comply with the visa terms or their application is denied, the bond is forfeited. Out of nearly 1,000 individuals who previously posted bonds, about 97% did not overstay their visas. This new requirement increases the total number of countries affected by these measures to 50. For further details, visit the State Department website.
Under this program, if an applicant does not comply with the visa terms or their application is denied, the bond is forfeited. Out of nearly 1,000 individuals who previously posted bonds, about 97% did not overstay their visas. This new requirement increases the total number of countries affected by these measures to 50. For further details, visit the State Department website.
