DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, January 8. Tajikistan has
been included in the list of countries whose citizens are required
to pay a visa bond to enter the US, Trend reports via the U.S. Department of
State.
The measure will take effect for Tajik citizens on January 21,
2026. Citizens of 15 other countries have already been subject to
the requirement since January 1.
According to the Department of State, travelers from Tajikistan
applying for B1/B2 visas for tourism or visiting relatives must
deposit a visa bond ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
The exact amount will be determined individually during the
consular interview. The decision, announced on January 6, applies
to a total of 38 countries worldwide. In Central Asia, Tajikistan,
Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan are included.
The Department emphasized that holders of these visas are not
allowed to stay in the United States beyond the period authorized
by their visa. Overstaying or violating U.S. law will be treated as
a breach of the "Immigration Bond," which travelers from the
affected countries must sign under Form I-352.
Furthermore, B1/B2 visa holders must enter the U.S. through the
airports of Boston, New York, or Washington. If travelers comply
with U.S. laws and return to their home country within the
authorized period, the deposited bond will be refunded after
confirmation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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