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Posting a bond?

The government is starting a program where certain visitors to the US will need to post a $15,000 bond to ensure that they don't overstay their welcome. Only two countries listed so far but they are vaguely hinting that there will more to come.

It's quite possible that if you are planning a trip to one of the countries on this list, they will reciprocate by making YOU post such a bond as well. Be aware.

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/travel/15k-visa-bond-pilot-program-tourists#:~:text=Which%20countries%20have%20to%20post,of%20policy%20is%20logistically%20feasible.

Posted by
6452 posts

As they should. Although, they are more likely to be the grown up in the room. Their citizens are more likely to simply opt to travel and do business elsewhere.

Posted by
23472 posts

If a Bond process had been in place when my family immigrated to the US, or when we had to bring grandma here for cancer surgery things would have bren so much easier. I hope this is a start to a broader policy. Maybe extend it to seasonal workers as well. Hopefully he realizes he's on to something.

Their citizens are more likely to simply opt to travel and do business
elsewhere.

Apparently you didnt read it. Its not for business, it is only for tourists from Malawi and Zambia

Posted by
1098 posts

Thank you for the information. I'm not interested in cleaning up where this thread will go, so I'm locking it here.