Canada Warns of FIFA Visa Fraud on Social Media
Social‑media videos promise Canadian work visas for FIFA World Cup and turn out to be scams.
By mid‑January 2026 CBC News reported a spike of TikTok and Instagram videos from India, Pakistan and Canada falsely claiming that visitors to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup could work, settle permanently or obtain a special visa. Immigration experts, including Calgary’s Mandeep Lidher, say these claims are misrepresentations of a narrow 2025 IRCC policy that only exempts FIFA‑appointed staff, not generic visitors. The videos also marketed a bogus visa package for 150,000 rupees (≈$2,220 CAD). The Canada‑hosted tournament runs June 11‑July 19, 2026, with matches in Toronto, Vancouver and 14 U.S./Mexico cities, prompting the IRCC to issue a public warning that the “special” visitor visa does not exist and border officers retain entry authority. The Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre urges reporting scams to stop fraudsters.
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