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US Drops $15,000 Visa Deposit Rule For World Cup Fans. The Trump administration says football fans from 50 countries with 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will no longer need to pay a $15,000 US visa deposit. The policy change comes less than a year after Washington introduced the visa bond system as part of a wider immigration crackdown aimed at reducing visa overstays. According to the State Department, the exemption now applies to ordinary fans, not just players and coaches. Several African nations affected by the original rule, including Algeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Tunisia and Cabo Verde, have already qualified for the tournament. FIFA welcomed the decision, calling it an important step toward delivering a successful World Cup. However, restrictions still remain for travellers from countries including Iran and Haiti, while some visitors may still face social media screening and additional immigration checks before entering the US.
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