Trump Will Drop $15,000 Bond Requirement For Foreigners With World Cup Tickets, Report Says

BreakingBusinessTrump Will Drop $15,000 Bond Requirement For Foreigners With World Cup Tickets, Report SaysByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 02:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineThe Trump administration is dropping a requirement that foreigners from some countries pay up to $15,000 in bonds when they apply for a visa, the Associated Press reported, suspending the bond requirement for confirmed World Cup ticket holders.The Trump administration announced the bond requirement last year.Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesKey FactsUnder a State Department program announced last year, foreigners from 50 countries, five of which have qualified for the World Cup, were required to pay bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 when applying for a visa.The five countries included in the program that have qualified for the World Cup are Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video