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What’s the new US visa bond all about?
The US has launched a one-year visa bond trial which requires tourists from certain countries to pay up to $15,000 as a refundable deposit.
What’s the new US visa bond all about? / TRT World and Agencies
August 7, 2025

It’s aimed at curbing overstays, The pilot programme was rolled out to applicants from Zambia and Malawi, with other countries following soon.

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