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Trump Makes Visa-Bond Program Permanent, Up to $20,000

8/12/2026

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The Trump administration made permanent a visa-bond program that requires bonds of up to $20,000 from applicants of 50 countries.
Visa issuances in the pilot nations fell 83% over ten months.
Overstays among travelers from those countries fell from 45,488 in fiscal 2024 to fewer than 50.
U.S. Travel Association President Geoff Freeman warned that expanding the bond to more or all visa-required countries would harm economy and travel industry.

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Story summary

The Trump administration made permanent a visa-bond program that requires bonds of up to $20,000 from applicants of 50 countries.
Visa issuances in the pilot nations fell 83% over ten months.
Overstays among travelers from those countries fell from 45,488 in fiscal 2024 to fewer than 50.
U.S. Travel Association President Geoff Freeman warned that expanding the bond to more or all visa-required countries would harm economy and travel industry.