Georgia, USA, 23.03.2026, visa rules, bond
Georgia has become the sole European nation requiring its citizens to post a $15,000 financial bond to secure a U.S. visa. The U.S.
State Department’s new regulations necessitate this substantial deposit for Georgian nationals seeking a visa, marking a significant shift in international travel procedures. This action stems from concerns regarding frequent violations of U.S. visa regulations by Georgian citizens.
The introduction of this security deposit is directly related to elevated instances of non-compliance with U.S. visa protocols. U.S.
senators and congressmen are urging Washington to implement stricter sanctions against the Georgian Dream government. A joint statement from lawmakers references the findings of the OSCE’s “Moscow Mechanism” report. Effective April 2nd, these revised rules will apply to all visa applications, including tourist visas.
Applicants will be required to pay a deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, determined during a consular interview. Alongside Georgia, countries like Cambodia, Ethiopia, and Tunisia are also included on this list, assessed as presenting a heightened risk of visa infractions. This elevates the total number of “high-risk” countries to approximately 50, with Georgia being the only European nation within this category.
Paying the bond does not guarantee visa approval, serving instead as a financial assurance of compliance. The full bond amount is refundable if the applicant returns to Georgia before the visa expires or fails to travel to the United States. Georgian citizens will have 30 days to pay the bond following visa approval, receiving a three-month single-entry visa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia emphasizes the importance of adhering to U.S. visa regulations to maintain cooperation.
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