US visa bond: Is India affected from $20,000 deposit rule? Check full list

The US has implemented modifications to its visa bond programme, mandating that qualified candidates from 50 nations submit a refundable monetary guarantee ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 before the issuance of designated B1/B2 business and leisure visas.

The State Department finalized its comprehensive roster on October 2, 2026. The initiative functions pursuant to Section 221(g)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and was established as a permanent measure via a conclusive regulation that became effective on August 3, 2026.