Videos making false claims about Canada's immigration policies are popping up on TikTok and Instagram in an attempt to scam travellers coming to FIFA World Cup matches this summer, according to immigration and anti-fraud experts. Another common claim that CBC News observed in the videos was the existence of a special category for visitors travelling to Canada for the World Cup. But a special visitor's visa for the World Cup does not exist, and the normal checks and balances for entering the country still apply, Lidher said. WATCH | Government warns of FIFA World Cup immigration scams:Début du widget . Misleading FIFA World Cup visas target migrants to CanadaSocial media videos about the ‘FIFA visa’ make big promises about coming to Canada during the World Cup, including some that claim the opportunity to work and even settle here — but the government warns some may be scams and no such visa exists.

Source: CBC News January 29, 2026 17:16 UTC