The United States is now issuing a new-and-improved visa, nicknamed the U.S. Bridge visa due to the background image of the Golden Gate Bridge. The new visa was first issued in July 2023.
United States “Bridge” Visa 2023
The Bridge visa has a red, white, and blue color scheme with iconic American imagery in the background. The document is protected from counterfeiting by the following security features*:
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- Black and white integrated photo of the holder
- UV image that encompasses the entire face of the visa
- Optically variable ink
- Die-cut edges
- Microprinting
- Blind relief embossing (in multiple locations on the visa)
- An optically variable device
- Intaglio printing
- Ultraviolet fibers
- Personalization using inkjet
- Background printing with offset, rainbow, and microprint.
Even as the newest version of the visa is being issued to applicants, previously issued visas shall remain valid until their expiry date.
*Some security features were updated in 2024, creating the release of the Bridge visa version 2 which is not featured in this article.
Sources/References:
U.S. Department of State
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