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US Govt Plans $15K Visa Bond Program from August 20

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By Web Desk Published August 5, 2025 3 Min Read
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The U.S. government announced a pilot program scheduled to start on August 20. This program will require certain tourist and business visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates or insufficient vetting to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000.

According to a notice in the Federal Register, these bonds will be refundable upon fulfilling visa conditions. The initiative aims to reduce illegal overstays and aligns with President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies.

Consular officers will have the discretion to impose bonds, typically expecting them to be at least $10,000. This policy will target countries such as Chad, Eritrea, Haiti, Myanmar, and Yemen, which are affected by Trump’s travel ban set for June 2025.

State Department mulls bond program to take up to $15K from foreigners who overstay visas https://t.co/tz6q1VGSCA pic.twitter.com/IBycgoFb3u

— New York Post (@nypost) August 4, 2025

The U.S. Travel Association estimates that around 2,000 applicants from these low-travel-volume countries will be impacted. A similar pilot program from 2020 was halted due to declines in travel caused by the pandemic. Additionally, a new “visa integrity fee” of $250 for non-immigrant visas will take effect on October 1, as introduced in a July spending package, and it may be refundable for compliance.

The State Department plans to start running a pilot program this month that would require some foreign travelers to pay up to $15,000 for a reimbursable visa bond that deters them from staying in the U.S. longer than they’re allowed. https://t.co/fPeRLM7qYJ

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 5, 2025

Trump’s focus on illegal immigration, including enhanced border security and arrests, has reduced travel to the U.S., with transatlantic airfares dropping to pre-COVID levels and a 20% decline in Canada-Mexico travel. Critics, including the U.S. Travel Association, warn that the bond and fee could deter visitors, making U.S. visa costs among the world’s highest. The State Department will adjust the country list based on overstay rates, vetting issues, and foreign policy.

The visa bond program could transform U.S. tourism and business travel, affecting economies and diplomatic relations. It reflects Trump’s strict immigration policy, igniting debate on fairness versus security.

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