Antigua-Barbuda & Dominica hit with up to US$15K bond for entry into US
The announcement, published on Travel.State.Gov under Countries Subject to Visa Bonds and last updated January 6, 2026, marks one of the most aggressive immigration enforcement measures in modern US visa history—and its impact on small states and developing economies is expected to be severe.
The new requirements take effect on January 21, 2026.
According to reports, the move places ordinary Caribbean travellers—students, business owners, caregivers, church leaders, athletes, and families—behind a financial barrier.
The bond requirement applies to otherwise eligible B1/B2 (business and tourist) visa applicants, meaning applicants must first qualify for the visa—and then post a bond of US$5,000, US$10,000, or US$15,000, as determined by a consular officer at the interview.
In many Caribbean and African states, those sums exceed annual household income, raising questions about fairness, proportionality, and geopolitical bias.
Crucially, the bond requirement applies regardless of where the visa is applied for, meaning Caribbean nationals applying in London, Canada, or elsewhere are still subject to the rule.
Strict entry & exit controls
Visa bondholders are further restricted to only three US ports of entry:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Failure to enter or exit through these designated airports could result in denied entry, improper departure records, or bond forfeiture—a technical trap that immigration advocates warn may disproportionately harm first-time travellers and elderly visitors.
The US government says the bond will be automatically returned only if: The traveller departs the US on or before their authorised stay expires; The traveller never uses the visa; The traveller is denied entry at the port of entry.
However, bonds may be seized if: The traveller overstays—even briefly; The traveller remains unlawfully; The traveller applies to adjust status, including seeking asylum.
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27 Responses to “Antigua-Barbuda & Dominica hit with up to US$15K bond for entry into US”
so we go independent we going on that list lol
lucky UK cool wid USA mehson
These two countries are loaded and corrupted with lits of Passport selling money, that they are hiding from their people, people are not benefitting from it, acting like its their money. Just like Chavez does with Venezuela's Oil act like it his oil, only a few enjoying the benefits...America Knows whats going on, they seeing the money and seeing the suffering of the people, not benefitting.