State Dept To Require $15,000 Bond For Some Visas

Al Jazeera reports:

The United States could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks. The Department of State notice released on Monday said the effort aims to deter those who overstay their visas.

The 12-month pilot program, which will begin on August 20, will target those seeking B-1 or B-2 visas from countries with high rates of overstays although the document does not identify the nations.

In June, the US government announced the possibility of full or partial travel bans on visitors from 36 countries with high rates of overstays among other concerns.

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The US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching in two weeks. https://t.co/6D7BLFBfty

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 4, 2025

It’s getting more expensive for many business and tourist travelers to enter the US.

On top of new visa integrity fees, the State Department is imposing visa bonds as high as $15,000 for visitors from certain countries as part of a new pilot program.https://t.co/mUivZTiAFF

— Andrew Kreighbaum (@kreighbaum) August 4, 2025