US EditionGrowing number of World Cup fans consider skipping U.S. games over visas
- The United States has launched a new visa initiative called FIFA PASS for World Cup ticket holders, effective January 20, aimed at expediting visa appointments for foreign fans.
- FIFA PASS is designed to ensure legitimate fans can secure appointments for the tournament.
- More than 500 additional consular staff will be deployed to process visa applications while maintaining rigorous security standards.
- The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 11, featuring 48 national teams across multiple host cities.
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The U.S. government opened “earlier dates” for visa applicants B-1, B-2, B1/B2 or tourist who already have a ticket to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. “This option is only for visa applicants who have tickets to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 in the U.S. and who have purchased their tickets directly from the official FIFA World Cup 2026 website,” the U.S. government informs along with the option of “Requesting Early Quote” applicants who are goi…
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US launches FIFA PASS for World Cup visa rush
Washington: The United States is preparing to welcome visitors from across the world for what it says will be the “largest and greatest FIFA World Cup in history,” with the Trump Administration announcing a new fast-track visa initiative aimed at millions of foreign football fans expected to travel to the country Beginning January 20, the State Department is launching the FIFA Priority Appointment Schedule System, known as FIFA PASS, a programme…
Washington, Jan. 20 (EFE).- The U.S. Department of State activated FIFA Pass, a priority visa appointment program for all those who have already purchased tickets to watch football World Cup matches in the U.S. this year. As part of this program, Washington will deploy more than 500 additional consular officials to process visa applications for the World Cup, which is also held in Mexico and Canada between June 11 and July 19, according to a Sta…
Washington is deploying more than 500 additional consular officers to process visa applications.
Growing number of World Cup fans consider skipping U.S. games over visas
More than 500 million people worldwide have signed up to buy tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but a growing number of fans say they're considering skipping the U.S. games because of fears over a looming White House visa ban.
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