The Trump administration's visa bond policy may require travelers from 50 countries, including India, to deposit up to $20,000 for a US tourist visa.
A visa bond is essentially a refundable security deposit that applicants from listed countries may be required to pay
Aug 04, 2026
05:23 pm
What's the storyThe United States has announced its decision to make the visa bond program permanent from August 3, 2026.
Under this program, certain applicants for B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas may be required to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 before being issued a US visa.
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US' new visa bond rule mandates payments of up to $20,000 for 50 countries. Is India on the list?
The US State Department will make a visa bond program permanent. This program requires applicants from fifty nations to post…
