Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Trump Eases World Cup Visa Process for Ticket Holders
President Trump has made it easier for people with tickets to the World Cup to get their U.S. visas faster.
This is to help people from other countries come to the U.S. for the big soccer event next year.
The U.S. is one of the countries hosting the World Cup, along with Canada and Mexico.
However, President Trump is worried about safety in one of the U.S. cities hosting the games, Seattle, and might ask to move the games to a different city if he thinks there might be trouble.
Trump administration introduces 'FIFA Pass' for World Cup ticket holders to get expedited visa appointments
Initiative aims to balance Trump's tough migration stance with influx of global travelers for the soccer tournament
Those with World Cup tickets can use a 'FIFA portal' to prioritize their visa application and interview
Over 400 additional consular officers dispatched worldwide to handle visa demand
Trump hints at moving World Cup games out of Seattle due to safety concerns
- Who
- President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- What
- Launched 'FIFA Pass' for faster World Cup visitor visas
- When
- Monday, unspecified date
- Where
- United States, with World Cup games in Canada, Mexico, and the United States
- Why
- To balance Trump's tough migration stance with the influx of global travelers for the World Cup
Pro-Immigration Advocates
Trump Administration
Visa Policy
Pro-Immigration Advocates
Welcome the influx of global travelers for the World Cup
Trump Administration
Balance tough migration stance with World Cup visitor entry
Seattle Games
Pro-Immigration Advocates
Keep games in Seattle, support local economy and diversity
Trump Administration
Potential safety concerns, consider moving games to different city
- Tournament
- World Cup
- Host Countries
- Canada, Mexico, United States
- Number of Games
- 104
- U.S. Host Cities
- 11
- Visa Appointment Wait Time
- 60 days in 80% of the globe
Sources
Donald Trump Launches ‘FIFA Pass’, Promises Faster Visas For World Cup Visitor Entry
Trump Unveils "FIFA Visas" For 2026 World Cup Ticket Holders
US makes it easier for 2026 World Cup ticket holders to get visa appointments - Telegraph India
US President Donald Trump Unveils 'FIFA Pass' To Facilitate Faster Visa Issuance For 2026 World Cup Ticket Holders
US announces new visa system for FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders, insists 'no guarantees'
