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The US will require travelers from 50 countries to pay up to $15,000 to visit—what to know

Travelers from 50 countries must now pay up to $15,000 in bonds to apply for U.S. B1 or B2 visas.
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12 countries added to US visa bond list, travelers to pay up to $15,000

The State Department has announced that citizens from 12 more countries will soon have to post cash bonds of up to $15,000 to obtain tourist or business visas to the United States. In an update on ...
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List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications

The State Department added 12 countries to a growing list of nations whose citizens must pay bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications. The pilot program was announced by the Trump administration ...
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U.S. State Department Confirms $15,000 Fee For Tourists From 50 Countries Starting On April 2

The United States government began imposing visa bond fees of up to $15,000 on travelers from a select list of countries in 2025. The visa bond applies to foreign nationals from certain nations whose ...
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US expands visa bond to 50 countries, targets overstays with $15,000

The US is expanding its $15,000 visa bond program to 50 countries to curb overstays. Discover the affected nations and how ...