The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has clarified the new requirements for the visa bond for citizens of the country planning to visit the USA for business or tourism purposes.
Starting from January 21, 2026, citizens of several countries, including the Kyrgyz Republic, will be required to pay a financial bond, which will range from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount will be determined by the consular officer during the interview.
Additionally, applicants will need to provide Form I-352 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, but only after being instructed by the consular officer, as well as confirm their agreement to the bond conditions through the Pay.gov platform of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The ministry also highlighted important points:
the payment of a financial bond does not guarantee the issuance of a visa;
in case of a change in immigration status or exceeding the allowed stay in the USA, the bond will not be refunded;
these rules apply only to new applications submitted after the changes come into effect.
Citizens who have received a visa with a visa bond must enter and exit the USA only through the specified airports:
Logan International Airport in Boston (BOS);
John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York (JFK);
Dulles International Airport in Washington (IAD).
The ministry emphasized that the introduction of this requirement is due to the high level of visa regime violations among citizens of certain countries.
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