US Embassy recognised NSA, GFA and GTA as separate entities for visa applications – Sports Minister’s aide

Responding to the allegations, Mr Mandel said an engagement between the Sports Ministry and the US Embassy on April 9, 2026, addressed visa application procedures and concerns about fraud.

According to Mr Mandel, the embassy subsequently issued a diplomatic note proposing a technical working group to streamline visa application procedures.

Mr Mandel said the group was tasked with establishing a streamlined process for transmitting visa application requests from state institutions and affiliated stakeholders to the embassy.