Is $20,000 Visa Bond the Next US Travel Hurdle? What Wider Rollout Could Mean for Visitors
The State Department made the bond requirement permanent for more than 50 countries, after visa issuances in the pilot fell about 83%, officials said.
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Visa bond program could weaken US tourism economy, Travel Association warns
By Rajwa Quasim The U.S. Travel Association warned that a possible extension of the Trump administration’s visa bond program could discourage international visitors and weaken the country’s tourism sector. The program currently covers over 50 countries and could eventually be extended to additional countries or all countries that require a U.S. visa. The visa bond program was initially launched as a pilot program in August 2025, and the U.S. Dep…
What America’s Permanent Visa Bond Means For Africa
By Richard T. Herman On August 3, the United States made its Visa Bond Program permanent. Under the State Department’s final rule, otherwise qualified applicants for B-1 business and B-2 tourist visas from designated countries must place $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 with the U.S. government before their visas can be issued. This is not merely […]
The US travel association "U.S. Travel Association" warns against a possible extension of the Trump administration's visa-caution program to other countries. The program requires certain visa applicants from 50 states to deposit up to $20,000, which will be released after departure.
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