US Visa Bond 2026: Who Pays, Refund Rules and Why India Is Excluded, Explained

The U.S. has made its visa-bond programme permanent, requiring eligible B1/B2 applicants from 50 designated countries to pay a $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 bond. India is not on the list, so Indian passport holders are not required to pay the bond under this programme.