All ticket holders attending the UEFA Champions League final in Moscow on 21 May will be able to use their match ticket as a visa entry to the Russian Federation for a 72-hour period.
UEFA made the announcement on Monday. It said the decision had been made in order to organise the 2007/08 UEFA Champions League final in Moscow in the most efficient and enjoyable way, and following high-level discussions involving the UEFA President, Michel Platini, the Russian Government and UEFA.
The visa exemption applies to all ticket holders coming to Russia for the final in the period between 19 and 23 May. Supporters will need to present a valid match ticket, a valid passport and a completed immigration form upon entrance to the Russian Federation. All fans travelling to Russia without visas will be asked to keep their ticket up to departure from Moscow. Anyone overstaying the 72-hour entry period will then have to pay the fee for a regular visa when leaving the country.