US Makes $20,000 Visa Bond Program Permanent for 50 Countries, Excludes India
The United States has made its $20,000 visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, primarily in Africa, with India not included on the list. This program requires certain visa applicants from the designated countries to pay a bond as a condition for entry.
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US to make $20,000 visa bond permanent for 50 countries. Check if your country is among those on the list
The US plans to make a visa bond requirement permanent for citizens from 50 countries.
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Read full article →US Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent For 50 Countries. Is India On The List?
The US State Department has made its visa bond programme permanent, allowing consular officers to require certain B1/B2 visa applicants from 50 countries to post bonds of up to $20,000.
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Routine US visa services in Abuja end August 1, 2026. All applicants must now process visas at the US Consulate in Lagos. Get details on the new US visa po Read More: https://punchng.com/us-ends-routine-visa-services-in-abuja-moves-operations-to-lagos/
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