Under the Visa Bond requirement, which is part of efforts by the US government to prevent visa overstays, citizens of the affected countries are required to pay a bond of either $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, starting January 21, 2026. “Any citizen or national traveling on a passport issued by one of these countries, who is found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa, must post a bond for $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. Applicants must agree to the terms of the bond through the Department of the Treasury’s online payment platform, Pay.gov. Applicants should submit Form I-352 to post a bond only after a consular officer directs them to do so. Know all the 19 African countries affected by US visa suspension from January 1, 2026It added, “A bond does not guarantee visa issuance.

Source: GhanaWeb January 08, 2026 19:59 UTC