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US Waives $15,000 Bond for African World Cup Fans

Published May 13, 2026 · Updated May 13, 2026 · The Guardian

The US State Department has waived a controversial $15,000 bond requirement for fans from five African World Cup-qualified countries entering the United States.

The Trump administration had imposed the bond requirement last year as part of an immigration crackdown, citing high rates of visa overstays and security concerns from certain countries. xsportfeed.life

Travelers from 50 countries were required to pay the bond, but the State Department has now exempted ticket holders from Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Tunisia for the upcoming World Cup.

US Waives $15,000 Bond for African World Cup Fans

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