⚠️ US Embassy processing takes 4–8 weeks. Apply by April 14 to guarantee your visa before kick-off. Start now →
The tournament starts June 11 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Standard US visa processing takes 8–12 weeks. Confirmed ticket holders can access expedited processing in 2–4 weeks. SwiftPass handles the entire application — 98.7% approval rate, money-back guarantee, from KSh 25,700.
Time Until Kick-Off — June 11, 2026
2–4 weeks
Expedited visa with FIFA tickets
98.7%
SwiftPass approval rate
50,000+
Travellers approved globally
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Full World Cup visa service
Step 1 — Know Your Destination
The visa you need depends on which host country your matches are in. Most matches (60 of 104) are in the USA — the US B-1/B-2 is the primary visa for African fans.
United States
B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa
60 matches across 11 cities
New York, LA, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Seattle, Kansas City, San Francisco, Philadelphia
2–4 weeks (expedited with tickets)
$185 MRV + service
Canada
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
13 matches across 2 cities
Toronto, Vancouver
4–8 weeks
CAD $100 + service
Mexico
Mexican Tourist Visa
16 matches across 3 cities
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey
2–4 weeks
USD $36 + service
Step 2 — The Exact Process
The fast-track pathway is only available to confirmed ticket holders. Here is the exact sequence.
Buy official FIFA tickets
Do firstPurchase on FIFA's official platform. Choose group stage matches at US venues for 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 US visa application at ceac.state.gov. State your purpose as attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pay $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, bank statements (6 months), employment letter, FIFA tickets, Visa Support Letter.
Attend interview & collect visa
Interview at US Embassy Nairobi or Lagos. Approved passports returned in 3–7 business days.
To receive your visa before the June 11 opening match with a safe 2-week travel buffer, you must submit your DS-160 and request your expedited appointment by April 14. That is just weeks away.
Apply Now — Don't Miss the DeadlineCommon Questions
How to apply for a 2026 World Cup visa?
Buy official FIFA tickets, request a FIFA Visa Support Letter, complete the US DS-160 application, pay the $185 MRV fee, and request an expedited appointment. SwiftPass handles the entire process from KSh 25,700.
What is the priority visa for the World Cup 2026?
There is no separate priority visa. The term refers to the expedited processing pathway for confirmed ticket holders — you get a fast-track interview appointment. You still receive the standard B-1/B-2 tourist visa.
What is the visa bond for the World Cup?
No formal bond is required. "Visa bond" informally means the financial proof you show through bank statements — typically KSh 400,000–700,000 in stable savings. Nothing is deposited or locked up.
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