October 11, 2025 · Program update

The Gambia added to the U.S. Visa Bond Program

On October 11, 2025, The Gambia became the third country in the U.S. Visa Bond Program. Gambian citizens applying for a B1/B2 visitor visa may now be required to post a bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 before the visa can be issued.

Countries added October 11, 2025

What this means for applicants

• At your B1/B2 visa interview, the consular officer may require a bond of $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 before your visa can be issued.
• The visa stays refused under INA 221(g) until the bond is posted — the sooner it's posted, the sooner the visa can be issued.
• The bond is filed via DHS Form I-352 and paid through the U.S. Treasury's Pay.gov.
• Bond holders must enter and exit the U.S. through commercial airports; the bond is automatically cancelled when you depart on time.
• You don't have to lock up the money yourself — VisaDeposits posts the bond for you for a one-time fee.

Source: U.S. Department of State — Countries Subject to Visa Bonds.