How US 'Visa Bond Pilot Programme' works
Starting 21 January 2026, all Bangladeshi nationals approved for a B1/B2 (business and tourist) United States visa will be required to post a bond of up to $15,000
The US Embassy in Bangladesh today (26 January) shared details on how its 'Visa Bond Pilot Programme' operates.
According to the embassy, after a visa interview, eligible applicants will receive instructions from the consular officer on how to make the payment, including a direct link to pay.gov.
The bond must be paid within 30 days.
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The programme offers a single-entry visa valid for a maximum of three months, and the travellers must enter the United States through designated ports of entry.
Upon returning home and meeting all visa conditions - including not working in the US and returning within the authorised period - the bond will be automatically cancelled and the payment refunded.
Starting 21 January 2026, all Bangladeshi nationals approved for a B1/B2 (business and tourist) United States visa will be required to post a bond of up to $15,000.
On 19 January, the US Embassy in Dhaka said this requirement does not apply to people holding a valid B1/B2 visa issued before 21 January 2026.
