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State Department’s Visa Bond Program: 32 New Countries and 6 New Airports Added to the List
The U.S. Department of State announced an update to its “Countries Subject to Visa Bonds” notice on January 6, 2026, expanding the pilot program to include thirty-two additional nations—including Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Uganda, and Venezuela—and expanding acceptable ports of entry to include nine international airports in the United States and Canada. Under the expanded program, certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants from these nations may be required to post refundable cash bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
