Fans and players from five African World Cup countries face $15,000 bond to enter US

State department to expand program on 2 April Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Tunisia, Cape Verde affected No apparent exceptions for athletes or officials A newly expanded policy from the Trump administration could require travelers from five World Cup-qualified countries to front a bond of up to $15,000 in order to enter the United States for the tournament. Visa bonds operate like security deposits: A one-time payment meant to be refunded after a traveler exits the US under the terms o...

By Alexander Abnos