New B1/B2 visa holders from Bangladesh must pay a bond after approval, with authorities cautioning against advance payments and warning of potential scams.

According to a US State Department order, issued on January 8, 38 countries will now be required to pay a bond while applying for a US visa.

The United States Embassy in Uganda has issued a public clarification on permitted and prohibited activities under the B1/B2 visitor visa, cautioning applicants that the proper use of the visa is the ...

Bangladeshi citizens applying for US B1/B2 visas from January 21, 2026, may face a visa bond of $5,000 to $15,000, determined ...

A Bengaluru woman's US tourist visa application was rejected after an interaction with a visa officer in Hyderabad. Here's ...

The US now requires Bangladeshi nationals applying for B1 and B2 visas to post a refundable $15,000 bond after approval. The measure aims to ensure compliance, with authorities warning against scams a ...

The US Embassy in Dhaka has announced a new visa bond requirement for Bangladeshi B1/B2 applicants effective January 21, 2026. Approved applicants will need to post a $5,000–$15,000 bond, determined ...

In a post on X, the Embassy said, "Starting January 21, 2026, all Bangladeshis approved for a B1/B2 (business/tourist) U.S. visa must pay a bond of up to $15,000. This requirement does not apply to ...

An Indian student studying in Canada on a valid study permit has secured a US B1/B2 tourist visa after an interview at the ...

The embassy mentions that applicants should not pay any bond before their visa interview and paying money in advance does not ...