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Countries Subject to Visa Bonds

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State Dept
Travel / entry
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Informational only, not legal advice. Confirm deadlines on the official notice or with a qualified professional.

The Department of State has designated certain countries as subject to visa bond requirements for applicants from those nations. This policy requires individuals from specified countries to post financial security before obtaining U.S. visas. The update affects visa applicants' ability to travel to the United States.
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State Dept

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Visa bulletin
May 2026

Final action, filing & DV tables

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