Travelers from Bhutan, Botswana, and five other countries must now pay up to $15,000 to apply for a U.S. visa. The policy targets overstay risks and now affects 13 nations, most of them in Africa. New Entry Requirements Raise the Financial Barrier for Travelers Starting January 1,

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that will require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 (business and tourism) visas to post a

The US has widened its visa bond policy to include 38 high-risk nations, requiring some B1/B2 visa applicants to post bonds of up to $15,000.

Bangladeshi nationals applying for US B1/B2 (business and tourist) visas will be required to submit a visa bond from 21 January 2026, after Bangladesh was included in a new pilot programme announced by the US Department of State.

A B1/B2 visa application was approved after an interview in Delhi but later showed as rejected online, leaving the applicant confused.

B1/B2 visa: A Delhi-based management consultant recently opened up about a unique experience at the New Delhi US Consulate while applying for a B1/B2 tourist visa. The applicant, who requested anonymity to protect his privacy, is a frequent traveller with an active F2 visa and a documented history of travel to the United States.