U.S. may require visa applicants to post bond up to $15,000 to enter country
Summary
The U.S. State Department plans to start a program requiring some visa applicants to pay bonds of up to $15,000. This pilot program targets citizens from countries with high rates of visa overstays and will last for 12 months. The move is part of efforts to tighten visa regulations.Key Facts
- The U.S. requires some visa applicants to pay bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
- This program targets people from countries with high visa overstay rates and poor document security.
- It will last for 12 months and aims to reduce financial risks if visitors do not follow visa rules.
- The bond will not affect citizens from countries in the Visa Waiver Program, mainly in Europe and other regions.
- The State Department also requires Visa Diversity Lottery applicants to have valid passports.
- The program is part of a broader effort to tighten visa requirements under the Trump administration.
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