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U.S. Adds 12 Countries to Visa Bond Requirement

3/18/2026

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The U.S. Department of State will require citizens from 12 more countries to post bonds up to $15,000 for visa applications, effective April 2.
The policy expands the list to 50 countries, primarily from Africa.
The countries include Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Grenada, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, and Tunisia.
The bond is refundable if the visa is denied or if the recipient complies with visa terms.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of State will require citizens from 12 more countries to post bonds up to $15,000 for visa applications, effective April 2.
The policy expands the list to 50 countries, primarily from Africa.
The countries include Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Grenada, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, and Tunisia.
The bond is refundable if the visa is denied or if the recipient complies with visa terms.