World Cup travel to US won’t be hit by visa pause if eligibility is met: Embassy in UAE

The pause applies only to immigrant visas — not short-term or tourist visitor visas

- BY DHANUSHA GOKULAN

As fans around the world prepare for the Fifa World Cup 2026, to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, questions have emerged over whether a newly announced US visa pause could affect travel plans - particularly for UAE residents from dozens of countries.

The short answer: World Cup travel to the US is not affected.

Pause only on immigrant visa