Pakistan gets a pass on new US visa bond rule
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
The United States has officially established a permanent visa bond programme affecting approximately 50 nations worldwide. This policy implements financial security requirements for visa applicants from designated countries. Notably, Pakistan has been exempted from these stringent regulations, while neighboring India also remains excluded from the programme. Bangladesh and Nepal are among the nations subject to the new bonding requirements, marking a significant shift in US immigration screening procedures for selective regions.
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Pakistan gets a pass on new US visa bond rule
Washington makes visa bond programme permanent; Bangladesh, Nepal among 50 countries covered, India also excluded.
