Trump Admin Expands Visa Bond List: 7 New Nations Face $15,000 Entry Cost

• Trump administration added 7 more countries to a list requiring some visa applicants to post a security bond.
• The bond can be up to $15,000, potentially making US visas too expensive for many travelers.
• New countries include Bhutan, Botswana, Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia, and Turkmenistan, effective January 1.
• The policy aims to reduce visa overstays; the bond is returned if terms are met or application rejected.
• This is part of a broader effort to tighten US entry rules, including mandatory interviews and social media disclosure.

Why It Matters: Trump administration tightens US entry rules, adding 7 countries to a visa bond list with costs up to $15,000.