US State Department Expands Visa Bond Program to 12 More Countries, Requiring $15,000 Deposit

Washington D.C. The US State Department announced on Wednesday that foreigners from 12 additional countries, including Cambodia, Ethiopia, and Georgia, will now be required to deposit $15,000 to obtain a visa.

The US State Department stated, "The latest decision will bring the Trump administration's 'Visa Waiver Program' to 50 nations, effective April 2."