Visa Bond Program news
Every expansion of the U.S. Visa Bond Program, as it happens — which countries were added and what it means for applicants.
August 4, 2026 · 0 countries
Visa bond pilot results: overstays from bond countries fell from 45,488 to fewer than 50
The final rule that made the Visa Bond Program permanent also published the pilot's results — and they are striking.
August 3, 2026 · 0 countries
The U.S. Visa Bond Program is now permanent — amounts rise to $10,000–$20,000
On August 3, 2026, the U.S.
April 2, 2026 · 12 countries
12 countries added to the U.S. Visa Bond Program on April 2, 2026
On April 2, 2026, the U.S.
January 21, 2026 · 25 countries
25 countries added to the U.S. Visa Bond Program — the largest expansion yet
On January 21, 2026, the State Department added 25 countries to the Visa Bond Program in its largest single expansion, bringing the total to 38.
January 1, 2026 · 7 countries
Seven countries added to the U.S. Visa Bond Program on January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, seven more countries joined the U.S.
October 23, 2025 · 3 countries
Mauritania, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Tanzania added to the U.S. Visa Bond Program
On October 23, 2025, the State Department added Mauritania, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Tanzania to the Visa Bond Program, bringing the total to six countries.
October 11, 2025 · 1 country
The Gambia added to the U.S. Visa Bond Program
On October 11, 2025, The Gambia became the third country in the U.S.
August 20, 2025 · 2 countries
U.S. Visa Bond Program launches: Malawi and Zambia are the first countries subject to bonds
On August 20, 2025, the U.S.
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