Group 1 - The U.S. Department of State will implement a "visa bond pilot program" requiring a bond of up to $15,000 for certain countries' applicants for U.S. business and tourist visas [2][4] - The bond amounts are tiered at $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000, depending on the applicant's country and the overstay rate [4] - If an applicant violates visa regulations after entering the U.S., the bond will be forfeited to the federal government [4] Group 2 - The pilot program is expected to be officially announced and will take effect 15 days after the announcement [4] - U.S. media predicts that this requirement may deter some visa applicants due to the financial burden, potentially impacting tourism-dependent cities in the U.S. [5] - The Trump administration has intensified scrutiny of visa applicants and restricted entry for citizens from several countries citing national security [5]
美签突发新规！多国旅客入境要交1.5万美元保证金
新浪财经·2025-08-05 08:57