From 1 January 2026, the United States will introduce a visa bond system of up to $15,000 for citizens of Guinea, depending on the type of visa, the US Embassy in Conakry reported.

💬“Any citizen or national traveling on a Guinean passport who applies for and is found eligible for a B1, B2, or B1/B2 visa (short-term business and tourist visas — African Initiative) will be required to post a bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 prior to the issuance of the visa. The amount of the bond is determined by the Consular Officer at the time of interview,” the embassy said in an explanatory note.

🔸This is not a visa fee, but a refundable guarantee that is required prior to the issuance of the visa and serves as a condition for obtaining it. The requirement does not apply to individuals who already hold visas of this type; however, once such a visa expires, the bond will become mandatory upon reapplication. The advance payment does not guarantee that a visa will be issued and may be non-refundable.