DeadlineUS Embassy processing is 4–8 weeks — submit by April 14 to guarantee your visa before kick-off. Start now →
The World Cup
kicks off June 11.
Your visa starts now.
Standard US visa processing takes 8–12 weeks. Confirmed FIFA ticket holders unlock a 2–4 week fast-track pathway. SwiftPass handles the entire DS-160, expedited-appointment request, document file, and interview prep — 94% approval, service guarantee, from $199.
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Step 1 · Know your destination
Which visa do you need
for World Cup 2026?
The visa you need depends on which host country your matches are in. Most matches — 60 of 104 — are in the USA. For African fans, the US B-1/B-2 is the primary visa.
United States
B-1 / B-2 tourist visa
Canada
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
Mexico
Mexican tourist visa
Step 2 · The exact sequence
Tickets → FIFA Letter → Visa.
The fast-track pathway is only available to confirmed ticket holders. Here is the exact sequence — most travellers complete steps 1–4 in under an hour.
Buy official FIFA tickets
Do firstPurchase on FIFA's official platform. Group-stage matches at US venues offer the broadest visa justification. Prices from $50.
Request FIFA Visa Support Letter
Do firstLog into your FIFA account → My Tickets → Request Visa Support Letter. Takes 3–5 business days.
Complete DS-160 + pay MRV fee
Fill the US visa application at ceac.state.gov. State your purpose as attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pay the $185 MRV fee.
Request expedited appointment
On ustraveldocs.com, request an expedited interview appointment. Upload your FIFA tickets + Visa Support Letter as justification.
Prepare your complete document file
Passport, DS-160, 6 months of bank statements, employment letter, FIFA tickets, Visa Support Letter.
Interview and collect your visa
Interview at US Embassy Nairobi or Lagos. Approved passports returned in 3–7 business days.
The opener is days away — the knockout rounds are still within reach.
Visas for the 11 June opening matches are now extremely tight. But the tournament runs through 19 July — and with the 2–4 week expedited pathway for confirmed ticket holders, matches from late June into the July knockout stages and the final are still achievable. Every day matters: start your DS-160 and expedited-appointment request now.
Apply now — secure your matchCommon questions
World Cup 2026 visa — answered.
Deep-dive guides
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The World Cup starts 11 June.
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