What to know about U.S. B1, B2 visasThe United States has made its visa bond programme permanent. Certain applicants for B1 (Business) and B2 (Tourist) visas may be required to provide a refundable visa bond of up to US$20,000 before a visa is issued. Key changes• Visa bonds may be required for selected B1/B2 visa applicants. Refund Policy• The bond is refundable if the visitor complies with all visa conditions. • ⁠Gambian have to apply for US Visas from the US Embassy in Dakar-Senegal.