US Embassy Warns Kenyans on New Visa Rules for 2026 World Cup Travel

This comes as the US Embassy confirmed earlier that the Green Card Lottery is on pause, but Kenyans should know that interviews are still going on, even though no new visas are currently being issued...

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Kenyan fans planning to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 are facing a reality check regarding visa requirements, as embassies in Nairobi have issued travel warnings.

A FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket does not guarantee a visa or entry into the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
The US Embassy introduced the FIFA PASS, a voluntary system to help ticket holders prioritize visa interview appointments for matches in the United States.
Canada's visa process is standalone with no fast-track option, and visa applications must be processed in the applicant's home country.