October 11, 2025 · Program update

The Gambia added to the U.S. Visa Bond Program

On October 11, 2025, The Gambia became the third country in the U.S. Visa Bond Program. Gambian citizens approved for a B1/B2 visitor visa may now be required to post a bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 before the visa is issued.

Countries added October 11, 2025

What this means for applicants

• If your B1/B2 visa is approved, the consular officer may require a bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 ($10,000 is the default) before the visa is issued.
• You have 30 days to post the bond — miss the window and the visa application is cancelled.
• The bond is filed via DHS Form I-352 and paid through the U.S. Treasury's Pay.gov.
• Bond holders must enter and exit the U.S. through commercial airports; the bond is automatically cancelled when you depart on time.
• You don't have to lock up the money yourself — VisaBond posts the bond for you for a one-time fee.

Source: U.S. Department of State — Countries Subject to Visa Bonds.