US Visas: Priority for World Cup Ticket Holders

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00:00A U.S. visa has become easier than ever, with just one condition, a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

00:11Washington has announced the new FIFA Pass system, which fast-tracks visa interview procedures for World Cup fans.

00:19This will allow World Cup ticket holders with long wait times to opt with FIFA for a prioritized interview.

00:27And I've directed my administration to do everything within the power to make the 2026 World Cup an unprecedented success.

00:39World Cup ticket holders will receive access to a special portal to book their interviews quickly,

00:45after the U.S. Department of State added hundreds of officers to accelerate processing.

00:51But despite this priority, Washington stresses that a ticket is not a substitute for a visa,

00:57and that security screening remains mandatory for every visitor.

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