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August 6, 2025

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