美国现在需要来自13个国家的申请人的15 000美元债券,其中多数是非洲国家,以便从2026年1月1日起发放签证。 The U.S. now requires $15,000 bonds from applicants in 13 countries, mostly African, for visas starting Jan. 1, 2026.

美国将签证担保要求扩大到13个国家,主要是非洲国家,规定来自不丹、博茨瓦纳、中非共和国、几内亚、几内亚比绍、纳米比亚和土库曼斯坦的申请人在申请签证时必须发行不超过15 000美元的债券。 The U.S. has expanded a visa bond requirement to 13 countries, mostly in Africa, mandating applicants from Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia, and Turkmenistan to post bonds of up to $15,000 when applying for visas. 该规则自2026年1月1日起生效,要求亲自面谈,并详细披露社交媒体和旅行史。 The rule, effective January 1, 2026, requires in-person interviews and detailed disclosures of social media and travel history. 如果拒发签证或满足条件,可以退款的保证金旨在减少逾期滞留,但引起了对可负担性和可获取性的关切。 The bond, which is refundable if the visa is denied or terms are met, aims to reduce overstays but has raised concerns over affordability and access.