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US Makes Visa Bond Rule Permanent as Arrivals Drop 83%
The U.S. has finalized its visa bond program, requiring select foreign tourists and business travelers to deposit up to $20,000 to secure a visa. While the program successfully reduced overstays, visa issuances from targeted nations plummeted by 83%.
Key Takeaways
- 1Tourists from select high-risk nations must deposit $5,000 to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas.
- 2Bonds are fully refundable upon departure compliance via commercial airlines.
- 3Visa issuances to targeted countries fell 83% during the initial pilot phase.
Source: Skift
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