US EditionPresident Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster
- On Nov. 17, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the FIFA Pass at a White House FIFA 2026 Task Force meeting to expedite visa interviews for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders.
- Called FIFA Pass, the program responds to massive international demand with 7 million ticket holders and up to 10 million expected visitors for 104 matches in 16 host cities, White House FIFA 2026 Task Force said.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ticket holders will get interviews within six to eight weeks but must pass standard vetting, with over 400 additional consular officers deployed worldwide.
- The administration said the event could generate more than $30 billion in economic activity, create 200,000 jobs, and pledged $600 million in grants to 11 U.S. host cities.
- The World Cup draw on December 5 will take place in Washington, with FIFA and U.S. officials saying more details on the visa system will arrive in early 2026, and Trump urging fans to apply right away, highlighting political tensions over city safety.
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Donald Trump announced this Monday with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the “FIFA Pass”, a system of programming priority appointments so that foreigners with tickets for the 2026 World Cup matches can process their tourist visas more quickly. Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, explained the steps to access the benefit and get a shift as a priority.How to get a priority turn for the World Cup, according to Marco Rubio The Secretary of State …
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n1info.rsThe administration of US President Donald Trump announced today a new initiative for foreign nationals planning to travel to the United States for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will allow them to schedule visa interviews more quickly.
Trump Admin Unveils Priority Visa Interviews for FIFA World Cup Travelers
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration on Nov. 17 unveiled a way for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders abroad to get prioritized visa interviews to come to the United States. The FIFA prioritized appointment scheduling system will allow those attending the World Cup to get an interview sooner than it would take for an average visa holder. “Since the creation of the White House FIFA Task Force earlier this year, Secretary [of State Marco] Rubio’s t…
This new provision "will allow ticket holders with a long wait (for their visa) to request a priority appointment," announced the US President this Monday, in preparation for the World 2026.
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