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May 13, 2026
U.S. Waives Visa Bond Requirement for World Cup Ticket Holders from Five African Nations
- The U.S. State Department announced the suspension of the $15,000 bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders from Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Tunisia, facilitating travel for fans.
- This waiver is part of a broader effort to ensure a successful FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11, 2026, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- The bond requirement was initially imposed due to high visa overstay rates, but this decision marks a significant easing of immigration restrictions for fans, with FIFA advocating for the change.
5 Sources
- Foreigners with World Cup tickets won't have to pay bonds to enter US, Trump administration tells APMay 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM · Independent
- Fans from five African World Cup countries will no longer face $15,000 bond to enter USMay 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM · The Guardian
- Trump administration waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for foreign fans with World Cup ticketsMay 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM · Independent
- Foreigners with World Cup tickets won’t have to pay bonds to enter US, Trump administration tells APMay 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM · CNN
- Trump administration waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for foreign fans with World Cup ticketsMay 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Independent