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What is a visa bond? Here’s who is affected by the U.S. State Department’s new program
The U.S. State Department announced a new rule implementing up to $15,000 bonds on tourism and business visa applicants from ...
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New US visa bonds program: What is a visa bond? Who is affected?
The rule follows a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries and other new fees being levied on U.S. visitors. The new rule targets citizens from countries with high visa overstays. It excludes ...
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$15,000 visa bond rule for select travelers to enter US
The U.S. plans a visa bond pilot from August 20, 2025, requiring select travelers to pay up to $15,000 due to high overstay ...
U.S. Proposes Visa Bond of Up to $15,000 for Some International Travelers
The 12-month pilot program aims to deter visa overstays, but could create steep financial barriers for travelers from certain ...
US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers from Africa
The United States is pausing all routine visa applications for citizens of the southern African nation of Zimbabwe ...
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Donald Trump's Administration Imposes KSh 1.9m Visa Bond on 2 African Countries
The Donald Trump administration has implemented a visa bond requirement of $15,000 (KSh 1.9m) for visitors from Zambia and ...
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Rosen warns visa bond program will hurt Las Vegas tourism
Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen is warning that a new monetary requirement for international travelers could decimate Las ...
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U.S. tests visa bonds up to $15,000 aiming to reduce overstays and enforce compliance
The U.S. is testing a visa bond program requiring up to $15,000 from applicants in high overstay-risk countries to curb visa ...