US to waive visa bonds for eligible World Cup fans under FIFA PASS system

The United States will allow eligible World Cup ticket holders from countries facing strict visa overstay rules to enter without paying hefty security bonds, provided they enrolled in FIFA’s expedited visa programme before the deadline. The move comes as Washington attempts to balance tighter immigration controls with efforts to ensure smooth travel arrangements ahead of the global football tournament being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.

May 14, 2026 - 08:30
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US to waive visa bonds for eligible World Cup fans under FIFA PASS system
The United States will allow eligible World Cup ticket holders from countries facing strict visa overstay rules to enter without paying hefty security bonds, provided they enrolled in FIFA’s expedited visa programme before the deadline. The move comes as Washington attempts to balance tighter immigration controls with efforts to ensure smooth travel arrangements ahead of the global football tournament being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.

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