Canada Warns Pakistanis Of Fifa World Cup Visa Scams

On February 25, 2026, the High Commission of Canada in Pakistan issued a critical warning to Pakistani nationals regarding fraudulent visa offers related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The advisory emphasized that there is no special visa category for the tournament, stating, "There is no special FIFA World Cup visa," and urged applicants to submit their requests exclusively through the official Government of Canada website. With expectations of over 500,000 international visitors, the surge in travel interest has led to an increase in scams targeting hopeful fans. Current processing times for Canadian visitor visas are estimated at 20 to 30 weeks, making early applications essential. The High Commission cautioned, "Having a match ticket doesn’t guarantee that your visa or eTA application will be approved," highlighting the need for legitimate applications to avoid financial loss or future travel bans.