World Cup 2026 Visa Photo Requirements: US, Canada & Mexico

The US visa photo must be 51x51mm (2x2 inches / 5.1x5.1 cm), which is 600x600 pixels at 300 DPI. This is the same size as a standard US passport photo. The background must be plain white, with a neutral expression, both eyes open, and no glasses. The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.

It depends on your country. The tournament runs June 11 through July 19, 2026. Some US embassies have wait times exceeding 700 days for B-1/B-2 tourist visa appointments. If you have not already applied, check your embassy’s current wait time immediately. FIFA PASS may offer priority visa appointments for confirmed ticket holders, and the visa bond program ($5,000–$15,000 refundable) may accelerate processing for eligible applicants.

FIFA PASS is the official fan identification system for the 2026 World Cup. Once you purchase tickets, you register through FIFA PASS, which links your identity to your tickets. For US-hosted matches, FIFA PASS holders may be eligible for priority visa appointment slots at participating US embassies. This does not guarantee a visa, but it can significantly reduce appointment wait times.

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of visa-exempt countries (including most EU nations, Australia, Japan, and others) need only an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), which costs $7 CAD and is typically processed within minutes. Citizens of other countries need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Canada’s photo size is 50x70mm (2x2.8 inches / 5x7 cm), different from the US size.

Mexico is the most accessible of the three host countries. Most nationalities can enter visa-free for up to 180 days. If you already hold a valid visa from the US, Canada, UK, a Schengen country, or Japan, you do not need a separate Mexican visa. Mexico’s standard photo size is 35x45mm (1.4x1.8 inches / 3.5x4.5 cm). An FMM tourist card is required on arrival.

As of 2026, citizens of 39 countries are affected by US travel restrictions. Countries with full B-visa suspension (such as Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Nigeria) cannot attend matches hosted in the US. Iran faces a full travel ban plus active conflict restrictions. Fans from these countries can still attend matches in Canada and Mexico, where different entry rules apply.

The US visa bond program requires a refundable deposit of $5,000 to $15,000 depending on nationality and risk assessment. The bond is returned after you depart the US within your authorized stay period. This program is designed to expedite processing for World Cup attendees from countries with high overstay rates. Not all applicants are eligible.

No. Each country requires a different photo size. The US requires 51x51mm (2x2 inches / 5.1x5.1 cm), Canada requires 50x70mm (2x2.8 inches / 5x7 cm), and Mexico requires 35x45mm (1.4x1.8 inches / 3.5x4.5 cm). All three require a white background and neutral expression, but the dimensions are not interchangeable. Last Min ID Photo lets you generate all three sizes from a single upload for $9.99 each.