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U.S. Waives Visa Bonds for Select Fans Attending 2026 World Cup

Excitement is building as the U.S. Department of State has revealed a significant update for international fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Visitors hailing from specific countries previously burdened by U.S. visa bond requirements will...

By Adam Omar
U.S. Waives Visa Bonds for Select Fans Attending 2026 World Cup
North-Africa Adam Omar May 14, 2026 1 min read
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Excitement is building as the U.S. Department of State has revealed a significant update for international fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Visitors hailing from specific countries previously burdened by U.S. visa bond requirements will no longer have to pay those fees.

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This development traces back to 2025, when the Trump administration implemented a policy mandating visitors from select nations to submit bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 for tourist visas. Among the 50 nations affected by this regulation, five—Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Tunisia—will be eligible for the bond exemption during the World Cup festivities.