The US state department plans to impose bonds as high as $15,000 for tourism and business visas as part of a 12-month pilot program targeting countries with significant overstay rates. This initiative is a renewal of a previous plan from the Trump administration. The program aims to assess how effectively visa bonds can ensure compliance with visa regulations. Announcements regarding participating countries will be made 15 days prior to implementation. Participants will receive bonds back upon leaving the US, obtaining citizenship, or death according to federal policies.
The Department plans to impose bonds as high as $15,000 for tourism and business visas for visitors from countries with significant overstay rates.
The bonds would be required under a 12-month pilot program to ensure compliance with visa conditions and timely departure from the United States.
The federal registry notice of the visa bond pilot program is scheduled to be published on August 5, detailing the operational feasibility and participating countries.
Tourists and business travelers would receive their bonds back upon departure, naturalization, or death, in accordance with federal regulations.
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