State Department May Require Visa Applicants to Post Bond of up to $15,000 to Enter the US

Zambia: U.S. Requires Zambia, Malawi Citizens to Pay Up to U.S.$15,000 Bond for Some Visitor Visas

Addis Ababa -- The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to 15,000 US dollars to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.

US to revive $15,000 visa bond program for travelers from high-risk countries

According to a draft rule, the 12-month pilot program would apply to nationals from countries where overstay rates exceed 10%.

Some tourists and business travellers face up to $15,000 bond to enter US

A 12-month pilot programme trialling a bond payment for visa applicants will start on 20 August, according to the State Department, and will see travellers from countries with high overstay rates charged bonds costing $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000.

US demands $15,000 deposit for visa applicants from Malawi and Zambia

The 12-month pilot programme targeting Malawi and Zambia aims to curb visa overstays, the US says.

US to require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourists

The US will require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a government notice said.

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter US

WASHINGTON — The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unafford...