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US Lifts Visa Bond for Some World Cup Travelers

The United States government announced it would no longer require costly visa bonds for foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries. This decision aims to ease travel for fans attending the international football tournament.

13 May, 22:27 — 14 May, 03:24
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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

US lifts costly visa bond requirement for some World Cup travelers, Trump administration says

The State Department says it is waiving visa bonds for qualified World Cup fans from five countries that had faced fees up to $15,000 to enter the U.S.

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DWHigh3h ago

US drops bond requirement for FIFA World Cup ticket holders

Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States.

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France 24High6h ago

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The United States has renewed a $100 million aid offer to Cuba as the island faces worsening blackouts and a deepening economic crisis, intensifying pressure on Havana amid growing tensions over sanctions, fuel shortages and political reform.

By FRANCE 24

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1h ago

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States, the State Department said Wednesday. The department imposed the bond requirement last year for countries that it said had high rates of people overstaying their visas and other security issues as part of the Republican administration's broader

By The Korea Herald

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