- The US State Department is proposing a significant new requirement for certain business and tourist visa applicants.
- This involves a potential bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, which could render the process unaffordable for many prospective visitors.
- A 12-month pilot programme will target individuals from nations identified as having high visa overstay rates or deficient internal document security controls.
- Applicants from these countries may be compelled to post bonds of 5,000,5,000,10,000, or $15,000 when applying for a visa.
- The initiative aims to shield the US government from financial liability should a visitor fail to adhere to their visa terms, with specific countries to be listed once the programme begins.
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