Fans from several countries participating in this summer’s World Cup must deposit up to $15,000 in bond payments to be granted a tourist visa to enter the United States, while organiser FIFA is privately pressing the Trump administration to make exemptions for players.
The difficulties have emerged as nationals from certain countries travelling to the U.S. on a business or tourist visa — known as B-1 and B-2 visas — have been subject to bond payments after policy changes by President Donald Trump’s administration.
The “Visa Bond Pilot Program” relates to 50 countries, five of which have qualified for the World Cup.
The policy has impacted nationals from Algeria, Cape Verde, Senegal and the Ivory Coast since January 21 this year.
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