The State Department intends to implement a pilot program mandating bond payments for visa applicants from countries with excessive overstay rates and inadequate security measures. Bonds may range from $5,000 to $15,000 and candidates' individual circumstances could allow for waivers. The program targets temporary visitors seeking business or tourist visas and aims to ensure financial responsibility for violations. This initiative follows other stringent policies, such as in-person interviews for visa renewals, aimed at tightening immigration control under the Trump administration.
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, potentially making it unaffordable for many. This bond requirement targets nationals from countries with high overstay rates and poor internal document security.
The pilot program will commence within 15 days of formal publication in the Federal Register and aims to protect the U.S. government from financial liability if visa terms are violated.
Individuals from countries with high visa overstay rates and deficient screening may be required to present bonds in amounts of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 when applying for a visa.
The bond requirement is part of broader changes by the Trump administration, including additional in-person interviews for many visa renewal applicants.
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