Visa & EntryAll 16 Host Cities
Visa & Entry across every 2026 World Cup host city — published listing-by-listing as the tournament approaches.
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Cities
Toronto
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Visa & EntryFeaturedElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) — CanadaVisa-exempt foreign nationals flying into Canada for the World Cup generally need an eTA, linked electronically to their passport. Apply online before travel; most approvals are fast, and the eTA is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBSA) — CanadaAll arrivals clear the Canada Border Services Agency. Carry a valid passport plus your match and accommodation details, know your personal duty-free and currency-declaration limits, and use Advance Declaration at major airports to speed up arrival.View →
Visa & EntryVisitor Visa (TRV) — CanadaTravellers from visa-required countries must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa before arriving in Canada. Apply well ahead of the tournament through the official IRCC portal, as processing times vary by country.View →
Vancouver
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) — CanadaVisa-exempt foreign nationals flying into Canada for the World Cup generally need an eTA, linked electronically to their passport. Apply online before travel; most approvals are fast and the eTA stays valid for up to five years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBSA) — CanadaAll arrivals clear the Canada Border Services Agency. Carry a valid passport plus your match and accommodation details, know your duty-free and currency-declaration limits, and use Advance Declaration at major airports to speed up arrival.View →
Visa & EntryVisitor Visa (TRV) — CanadaTravellers from visa-required countries must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa before arriving in Canada. Apply well ahead of the tournament through the official IRCC portal, as processing times vary by country.View →
Kansas City
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Houston
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Los Angeles
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
New York/NJ
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Miami
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Seattle
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
San Francisco
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Philadelphia
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Dallas
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Atlanta
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Boston
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedESTA / Visa Waiver Program — USAVisitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA, tied to their passport, before flying to the United States. Apply online early; most approvals come quickly and an ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires.View →
Visa & EntryB-2 Visitor Visa — USATravellers from non-Visa-Waiver countries must obtain a B-2 visitor visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate before the tournament. Appointment wait times can be long, so apply as far ahead as possible.View →
Visa & EntryBorder Entry & Customs (CBP) — USAAll arrivals are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carry a valid passport and your match and stay details, and review duty-free and currency-declaration rules before you travel.View →
Monterrey
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedTourist Entry (FMM / visa) — MexicoMany nationalities can enter Mexico visa-free as tourists and complete the official entry process; others require a visa from a Mexican consulate. Holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK, Schengen or Japanese visa are generally exempt. Check requirements for your nationality before travel.View →
Visa & EntryCustoms (Aduana) — MexicoMexican Customs uses a declaration process on arrival. Review duty-free allowances and currency-declaration limits before you travel, and declare goods over the limit to avoid penalties.View →
Visa & EntryImmigration (INM) Entry — MexicoThe National Migration Institute (INM) processes all arrivals. Carry a valid passport and your match and accommodation details, and keep any entry document INM issues until you depart.View →
Guadalajara
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedTourist Entry (FMM / visa) — MexicoMany nationalities can enter Mexico visa-free as tourists and complete the official entry process; others require a visa from a Mexican consulate. Holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK, Schengen or Japanese visa are generally exempt. Check requirements for your nationality before travel.View →
Visa & EntryCustoms (Aduana) — MexicoMexican Customs uses a declaration process on arrival. Review duty-free allowances and currency-declaration limits before you travel, and declare goods over the limit to avoid penalties.View →
Visa & EntryImmigration (INM) Entry — MexicoThe National Migration Institute (INM) processes all arrivals. Carry a valid passport and your match and accommodation details, and keep any entry document INM issues until you depart.View →
Mexico City
City hub →
Visa & EntryFeaturedTourist Entry (FMM / visa) — MexicoMany nationalities can enter Mexico visa-free as tourists and complete the official entry process; others require a visa from a Mexican consulate. Holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK, Schengen or Japanese visa are generally exempt. Check requirements for your nationality before travel.View →
Visa & EntryCustoms (Aduana) — MexicoMexican Customs uses a declaration process on arrival. Review duty-free allowances and currency-declaration limits before you travel, and declare goods over the limit to avoid penalties.View →
Visa & EntryImmigration (INM) Entry — MexicoThe National Migration Institute (INM) processes all arrivals. Carry a valid passport and your match and accommodation details, and keep any entry document INM issues until you depart.View →
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