US Visa Bonds for Bangladesh from 2026
Bangladeshi citizens applying for US B1/B2 visas from January 2026 may need to pay bonds up to $15,000. The US Embassy warns against early payments and scams.
Bangladeshi citizens applying for US B1/B2 visas from January 2026 may need to pay bonds up to $15,000. The US Embassy warns against early payments and scams.
The US adds Bangladesh to a list of 38 countries requiring visa bonds up to $15,000 for business and tourist travel, effective January 21, 2026.
The US Embassy in Dhaka announces a $15,000 bond requirement for Bangladeshi B1/B2 visa applicants starting January 2026, with strict warnings against advance payments.
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