United States | FIFA World Cup 2026 update: Panama City designated as support post for certain Colombian B-1/B-2 visa applicants

The Embassy of the United States in Panama announced that, effective Nov. 6, 2025, Panama City has been designated as a FIFA World Cup 2026 support post for certain Colombian nationals applying for B-1/B-2 visitor visas.

Key Points:

• Colombian nationals applying for B-1/B-2 visitor visas for FIFA World Cup 2026 can schedule appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City for interview dates starting Dec. 1, 2025.
• Only Colombian passport holders applying for B-1/B-2 visas are eligible.
• Steps involved for eligible applicants include but are not limited to:
  • Creating an account at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-pa/niv
  •  Entering applicant details and paying the visa fee (fees paid in Colombia cannot be transferred)
  • Scheduling an in-person visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City
  • Selecting a Panama-based courier location or delivery address for passport/visa return
• Colombian citizens or residents eligible for the Interview Waiver process should apply in their country of residence.

Additional Information: Visit https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-pa/niv/information/contact_us for further information about the visa application process.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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