U.S. Embassy in Nepal Urges Public to Report Suspected Visa Fraud
The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The U.S. Embassy in Nepal is urging the public to report suspected visa fraud, saying the State Department is stepping up efforts to detect and prevent attempts to enter the United States through fraudulent means or for unlawful purposes.
In a post on X, the embassy directed people to travel.state.gov/reportvisafraud, where they can submit information about suspected visa fraud.
“The Department of State is conducting rigorous fraud detection and prevention activities to thwart attempts to travel to the United States through fraudulent means or for illegal purposes,” the embassy said.
A Nepali-language graphic accompanying the post described a U.S. visa as a privilege, not a right, and encouraged the public to help authorities by reporting suspected fraud.
The State Department’s reporting page allows members of the public to submit information about potential visa fraud or misuse anonymously. Those who provide their names and email addresses may be contacted for additional information.
The department encourages people to provide as many details as possible, saying identifying information can increase the likelihood that a report will lead to a successful investigation. Information submitted through the form may be used to initiate or support law enforcement investigations or reviews of immigration actions, according to the department’s privacy notice.
The appeal comes as Nepali nationals face additional requirements when applying for certain U.S. visas. Nepal is among the countries subject to the U.S. visa bond requirement for B-1/B-2 visitor visas, which cover temporary travel for business or tourism. The requirement took effect for Nepali nationals on Jan. 21, 2026.
Under the policy, applicants traveling on Nepali passports who are otherwise eligible for B-1/B-2 visas must post a bond of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000. A consular officer determines the amount during the visa interview. The requirement applies regardless of the country in which the applicant submits the application.
The State Department instructs applicants to make payments only after receiving directions from a consular officer and to use the government’s designated payment process. Posting a bond does not guarantee that a visa will be issued.