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July 31, 2026
U.S. to Implement $20,000 Visa Bonds for African Nations
- The maximum bond for visa applicants from 50 countries is raised from $15,000 to $20,000.
- The program, initially a pilot, is now permanent and aims to curb visa overstays.
- Critics argue the bond requirement disproportionately affects impoverished individuals seeking to visit the U.S.
2 Sources
- US to require up to $20,000 visa bonds from mostly African countriesJul 31, 2026 at 7:24 PM · Independent
- US to make visa bond program permanent for people from dozens of countriesAug 1, 2026 at 3:16 AM · Reuters