The United States will waive visa bond requirements for World Cup ticket holders from 50 countries previously flagged for high overstay rates. The policy removes a potential $15,000 entry barrier for fans from nations including Algeria, Senegal, and Tunisia. The move supports travel for one of the world's largest sporting events scheduled for June and July 2026.
US waives visa bond requirement for World Cup fans
The State Department will waive the $15,000 visa bond for fans from high-overstay nations who registered for the tournament. The move aims to facilitate travel.
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### Streamlining Entry for Global Fans The waiver applies to ticket holders, team members, and staff who registered through the FIFA PASS system by April 15. Mora Namdar, the top official in the State Department's consular affairs division, confirmed the decision. The administration had expanded the bond requirement earlier this year to include 50 countries, five of which qualified for the tournament.
