politics
March 25, 2026
Fans and players from five African World Cup countries face $15,000 bond to enter US
Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Tunisia, Cape Verde affected
TL;DR
- US policy may require travelers from five World Cup-qualified African countries to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000.
- The countries affected are Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Tunisia.
- Visa bonds are security deposits meant to be refunded upon departure under visa terms.
- The cost of the bonds is likely prohibitive for many fans, given the average annual incomes in these countries.
- Unlike Trump's travel bans, the visa bond program reportedly has no exemptions for athletes or officials participating in major sporting events.
- Additional complications for fans include high ticket and hotel prices, visa processing delays, and potential safety issues.
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