The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced the introduction of additional requirements for obtaining B-1/B-2 visas to the USA for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.

According to the new regulations, citizens of certain countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to pay a financial deposit ranging 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, only after receiving instructions from the consular officer, as well as confirm their agreement to the deposit conditions on the U.S. Department of the Treasury platform Pay.gov.

The Ministry emphasizes the following points:

— the deposit does not guarantee the issuance of a visa;

— the deposit is non-refundable in case of a change in immigration status or exceeding the allowed stay in the U.S.;

— the new rules apply only to applications submitted after the changes come into effect.

Citizens who receive a visa with a financial deposit must enter and exit the U.S. exclusively through the following points of entry:

— Logan International Airport in Boston (BOS);

— John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York (JFK);

— Dulles International Airport in Washington (IAD).

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in denial of entry to the U.S. or issues with departure.

It is worth noting that the inclusion of several foreign states in this list is related to a high level of visa regime violations by citizens of those countries.

In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic strongly recommends that citizens planning trips to the U.S. familiarize themselves with the updated visa requirements in advance, strictly follow the conditions for obtaining visas, and remain within the legal norms of the host country.