DOS Updates List of Countries Subject to Visa Bonds to Clarify Exceptions for FIFA World Cup

Written By Iandoli Desai & Cronin

On May 13, 2026, the State Department updated its Visa Bond Pilot Program webpage to clarify that the Trump Administration will waive the bond requirement for certain travelers coming to the United States to watch the FIFA World Cup. See the updated guidance on the State Department website here.

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