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Trump Administration Pilot Program Will Require Some Visa Applicants to Pay $15,000 Bonds

HeadlineAug 06, 2025
Image Credit: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The Trump administration has launched a pilot program to require some visa applicants to pay bonds of up to $15,000. First to be affected are tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi, who will forfeit the payments if they overstay their visas after a maximum of six months. The Trump administration says it may amend the program to include other countries. 

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