The administration of Donald Trump has suspended visa bond requirements for certain foreign visitors attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

According to the United States Department of State, confirmed World Cup ticket holders from affected countries will no longer be required to pay visa bonds of up to $15,000.

The bond policy was introduced last year as part of the administration’s broader immigration crackdown targeting countries with high visa overstay rates and security concerns.

Travellers from 50 countries are subject to the bond requirement, including World Cup-qualified nations such as Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia.

However, citizens from those countries who purchased tickets through FIFA and enrolled in the FIFA Pass system are now exempt from the bond payments.

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Mora Namdar, said the United States was committed to hosting “the biggest and best FIFA World Cup in history.”

The 2026 World Cup, which begins on June 11, will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The decision marks a rare easing of immigration restrictions under the Trump administration, which has faced criticism from human rights groups over strict travel and visa policies ahead of the global football tournament.

Officials said the waiver followed requests from FIFA and discussions involving the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the White House.