Donald Trump’s Administration Adds 12 New Countries to US Visa Bond List

The United States government has updated its list of countries whose nationals are required to post visa bonds before traveling on a B1/B2 visa. The update comes from the US Department of State under Donald Trump’s administration, adding 12 new countries, most of them from Africa.

How the Visa Bond Works

Travelers from these countries must deposit a bond of KSh 650,000, KSh 1.2 million, or KSh 1.9 million, depending on the consular officer’s decision during the visa interview.

Applicants must also submit Department of Homeland Security Form I-352 and agree to the bond terms via the Department of Treasury’s online payment platform Pay.gov.

Posting a bond does not guarantee visa approval. The bond is refundable if the visa is rejected, if the individual does not enter the US, or if all visa conditions are followed. Travelers must enter and exit the US through designated ports of entry.

New Countries Added

The 12 countries recently added to the visa bond list are:

• Cambodia

• Ethiopia

• Georgia

• Grenada

• Lesotho

• Mauritius

• Mongolia

• Mozambique

• Nicaragua

• Papua New Guinea

• Seychelles

• Tunisia

This brings the total number of countries on the list to 50.

Key Advice for Travelers

• Only post a bond after being instructed by a consular officer.

• Comply with all visa rules while in the US.

• Ensure all forms and payments are completed correctly to avoid delays.

Other Countries on the Visa Bond List

Some other countries whose citizens are already subject to the bond include Nigeria, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Nepal, and Angola, among others.

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