Trump’s Visa Bond List Hits 38 Countries, Travelers Now Likely Millionaires
KEY POINTS
- •The Trump administration added 25 countries to a visa bond requirement list effective January 21, which now totals 38 countries primarily from Africa, South America, and Asia.
- •Visa applicants from these countries must post $5,000 to $15,000 bonds during their visa interviews, with approved entries limited to Boston Logan, JFK, or Washington Dulles airports.
- •Venezuela and Cuba were added shortly after a U.S. military operation captured Nicolás Maduro, though the State Department declined to confirm any direct connection.
On January 21, 2026, the Trump administration expanded its exclusive 'Visa Bond Club' from 13 to 38 countries, demanding a flashy deposit of $5,000 to $15,000 to apply for U.S. entry—because nothing says hospitality like a non-refundable cash bribe. Members now include African states like Botswana and Turkmenistan, plus Venezuelan drama stars fresh off a U.S. military cameo capturing Nicolás Maduro, and of course, Cuba, Trump’s favorite frenemy. Bond payers must enter America via just Boston Logan, JFK, or Dulles airports, transforming these hubs into the Visa Bond Trilogy. The State Department warns don’t expect a refund if rejection ruins your American dream—or your bank balance.
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Nothing says ‘Welcome to America’ like mandatory $15K deposits and only three airports as your gates to freedom. The Trump admin’s 'Visa Bond Club' really knows how to pick its favorites.
If you thought travel fees were bad, congrats: Trump’s new system turns visa applicants into part-time bankers with $15,000 deposits and selective airport limbo.
Trump just made international travel sound like buying VIP club entry fees—except the club might reject you and keep your money anyway.
Source: Axios | Published: 1/6/2026 | Author: Julianna Bragg
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