FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa Guidance: What Travelers and Employers Need to Know About the New Priority Interview Process
As the United States prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has introduced new procedures designed to help international ticket holders secure expedited visa interview appointments more efficiently through FIFA’s Priority Appointment Scheduling System (“PASS”). What Is FIFA PASS? FIFA PASS is a scheduling initiative available to individuals who purchased official World Cup tickets directly through FIFA. The program allows eligible applicants to access a separate pool of visa interview appointments