"The Trump administration first launched the new visa bond pilot program in August of last year, requiring tourists and business travelers to post bond payments of up to $15,000 in order to visit the US. Currently, the policy applies to citizens from 13 nations. Now, the Trump administration says it plans on adding another 25 countries to the list by the end of January. Starting on January 21, 2026, the visa bond policy is expected to apply to a total of 38 countries."
"Several of the nations being added to the visa bond policy also fall under the Trump administration's partial travel ban, a list that was expanded in December 2025 and narrowly limits the types of visas issued to those nations' citizens. Here's everything travelers need to know about the expanded policy, including the program's refund guidelines and airport restrictions. Which countries are included in the visa bond pilot program? Visa bonds are currently required for citizens of the following countries, according to"
Starting January 21, 2026, a visa bond pilot will require travelers from a total of 38 countries on B1 and B2 visas to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 to enter the United States. The pilot began in August covering 13 nations and will add 25 more countries. Several added nations also appear on a partial travel ban that restricts certain visa types. The bond requirement applies to tourist and business visas and excludes student and other long-term visa categories. The pilot is slated to last 12 months and includes refund guidelines and airport restrictions.
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