US Visa Update: Bangladeshis Face $15,000 Bond for B1/B2 Visas From Jan 21, 2026

• The US Embassy in Dhaka announced a new requirement for Bangladeshi nationals seeking B1/B2 (business and tourist) visas.
• Starting January 21, 2026, new B1/B2 visa applicants from Bangladesh must pay a bond of up to $15,000.
• This bond requirement does not apply to those holding a valid B1/B2 visa issued before January 21, 2026.
• The bond is applicable only after visa approval and is refundable if the visa holder complies with all terms of their US stay.
• Bangladesh is among 37 countries, including Nigeria, Nepal, and Bhutan, under this US Department of State pilot program.

Why It Matters: New US B1/B2 visa applicants from Bangladesh must pay a bond of up to $15,000 starting Jan 21, 2026.