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The United States has said it will waive costly visa bonds imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump for World Cup ticket holders.
The announcement on Wednesday followed concerns that some international travellers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup would face bonds ranging from $ 5,000 to $ 15,000, adding to the already sky-high price of attending the football spectacle.
Under a policy launched in August of last year, citizens of 50 countries had been required to post bonds to obtain a temporary US visa. The money is returned after a visitor leaves the US.
In a statement to Al Jazeera, US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar said the administration is “waiving visa bonds for qualified fans who bought World Cup tickets and opted in to FIFA PASS as of April 15, 2026”. At least five countries competing in the World Cup – Algeria, Cabo Verde, the Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia – are subject to the visa bond policy.
