29/04/2026
As of April 02, 2026, citizens of Grenada may be required to pay a visa bond when applying for a U.S. visitor visa (B1/B2 – business or tourism).
What is the visa bond?
A refundable deposit required by the U.S. government
Usually between US$5,000 and US$15,000
Acts as a guarantee you will leave the U.S. on time
The bond:
- Amount depends on risk assessment (typically $5k–$15k).
- Refunded if you follow visa rules and leave on time.
- Lost if you overstay or violate conditions.
⚠️ Important:
This does NOT apply to all visa types.
It mainly applies to temporary visitor visas.
It generally does NOT apply to immigrant visas (like green card categories).
Why the U.S. introduced it:
To reduce visa overstays and ensure compliance with immigration rules.
See link below for more details.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/countries-subject-to-visa-bonds.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRfGkRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2NGwxU2pZa29HcjdoRnpWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlXmosOEvszQAB4mvWcxr7-asbnGc4rTw4l9B0QNtLZCx5X4aSYwZrJdow9y_aem_6chKCOzizvWVVYY4dMblwQ