A new financial requirement will be introduced in the visa application process for citizens of certain countries planning to enter the United States. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to Reuters, the US State Department plans to collect a collateral amount ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 from travelers coming from certain countries. These measures are designed to identify citizens who violate visa terms in the country and ensure their legal return.
The new regulation will come into effect on August 20, 2025, and will be in place for approximately one year. Under this regulation, US consulates may request financial guarantees from applicants coming from specific countries.
If an applicant is assessed to have a high risk of violating visa conditions or if their country of origin has not undergone a full inspection, a collateral amount will be required. The collateral amount may be $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, but it is expected that at least $10,000 will often be requested.
If the traveler returns to their home country within the specified time, this amount will be fully refunded. Such a collateral system has been used previously on a trial basis.
In November 2020, similar measures were taken during the Trump administration, but they were not fully implemented due to the pandemic. Additionally, according to a decision adopted by the US Congress in July, a special fee of $250 will be charged to all non-immigrant visa applicants.
This fee will be implemented starting October 1, 2024, and may be refunded later to those who fully comply with visa requirements. In summary, individuals planning to obtain a US visa should be prepared for the new financial requirements.
These requirements are important not only materially but also in terms of responsibility. Those wishing to travel or work in the US should carefully study the visa regulations.
