Ghanaian football fans who have secured tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 can now breathe a sigh of relief! The US government has introduced the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS), which grants priority visa interviews to ticket holders.
How it Works:
– Ticket holders can apply for a prioritized visa interview through the US Department of State’s official portal.
– The system is designed to provide expedited visa processing, ensuring fans can travel to the US for the tournament.
– Fans from Visa Waiver Program countries may be eligible for visa waiver travel through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
Key Benefits:
– Reduced wait times for visa interviews, with some applicants getting interview dates within 6-8 weeks.
– Over 6 million tickets available for the tournament, with Ghanaian fans encouraged to apply for their visas now.
– The US government has added 400 consular officers to process visas, doubling the presence in certain countries.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the initiative as a “concrete example” of the US government’s commitment to making the 2026 World Cup the most inclusive in history.
