This bond could apply to both business and leisure visitors from certain countries. This comes amid heightened US-India tensions over President Donald Trump's tariffs. So, would Indians have to pay $15,000 to enter the US? All you need to know.

Indians to pay $15k to enter US? Trump's America will force foreigners to post hefty bond for visa

The Visa Integrity Fee, which is set to apply from 2026, will be applicable to nearly all non-immigrant visa categories, including tourist and business visas (B-1/B-2), work visas (H-1B), student visas (F and M), and exchange visas (J). Only diplomatic categories (A and G) are exempt.

Planning a US Visa? It’s about to get 2.5 times expensive for Indians from 2026—Details inside

Family based US immigrant visas for Indians have fallen sharply in early 2025, with categories like IR5 and F3 seeing double digit declines, delaying reunification hopes.

US visas to Indian kin on the slide: Details here

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Indians to pay $15k to enter US? Trump's America will force foreigners to post hefty bond for visa

Planning a US visa? It’ll cost Indians 2.5 times more from 2026—Details inside

US visas to Indian kin on the slide: Details here