Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOS Announces Nationals of Malawi and Zambia Are Subject to Visa Bond Pilot Program
The Department of State (DOS) announced that nationals of Malawi and Zambia applying for B1/B2 visas are subject to $5,000-15,000 visa bonds starting 8/20/25 based on the countries’ B1/B2 overstay rates in FY 2023, as outlined in INA Section 221(g)(3) and the Temporary Final Rule (TFR) establishing the Visa Bond Pilot Program. The announcement includes information regarding cost, payment methods, required ports of entry, visa bond compliance, and visa bond breach.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 25080505.