Nick Adams wants the world to know that America is open for business and very high-end pleasure. The Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, a role created by Donald Trump in March, is currently on a mission to bring 100 million visitors to U.S. shores. To ensure the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a properly glittering affair, the Trump administration has officially waived the controversial $15,000 visa bond for fans arriving from 50 different countries. Per the State Department, fans from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia can now skip the five-figure cover charge as long as they have a valid match ticket.

Assistant Secretary of State Mora Namdar confirmed the waiver on Wednesday, ending a mandate that was originally designed to crack down on visa overstays. The soccer tournament, which begins June 11, is expected to draw 7 million international visitors across 11 U.S. host sites. While Democrats have been blamed for the spring’s 76-day DHS funding shutdown, the administration is moving fast to ensure the World Cup isn't a logistical nightmare. The goal is simple: make America look welcoming again, one VIP suite at a time. After all, protecting 78 Super Bowls' worth of matches requires a certain aesthetic of security that doesn't include shaking down the tourists at the gate.