Pakistanis Exempted from $20,000 US Visa Bond Requirement
WASHINGTON — The United States has made its 2025 “Visa Bond Pilot Program” permanent, under which citizens of certain countries are now required to submit a refundable financial guarantee — known as a visa bond — ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 in order to obtain a visitor visa.According to an international online publication, the list…
WASHINGTON — The United States has made its 2025 “Visa Bond Pilot Program” permanent, under which citizens of certain countries are now required to submit a refundable financial guarantee — known as a visa bond — ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 in order to obtain a visitor visa.
According to an international online publication, the list of countries covered under the program includes Bangladesh, Nepal, and several African nations, totaling 50 countries. Under the new rules, the refundable bond cap for business and tourist visa applicants has been raised from $15,000 to $20,000.
According to the report, Pakistan’s name is not included in the list, while Afghanistan, Iran, and India have also been exempted from the program.
