U.S. may require visa applicants to post bond up to $15,000 to enter country
9 months ago
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- The U.S. State Department proposes requiring business and tourist visa applicants to post bonds up to $15,000.
- A 12-month pilot program targets countries with high visa overstay rates and deficient document security.
- Bonds could be set at $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, depending on the applicant's circumstances.
- The proposal is part of broader Trump administration efforts to tighten visa requirements.
- Applicants from Visa Waiver Program countries are exempt from the bond requirement.
- The bond aims to ensure compliance with visa terms and reduce financial liability for the U.S. government.
- Visa bonds have been proposed before but not implemented due to perceived complexity and public misperception.