Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Russian president signs Champions League visa waiver

Russian president Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday signed an order allowing fans to use match tickets as entry visas for next week's Champions League final in Moscow.

“In the period between 18 and 25 May, 2008, foreign citizens and persons without citizenship, who are coming to Moscow to attend the Champions' League final will be able to enter the Russian federation territory without entry visas,” the order run.

“The supporters will have to show a valid match ticket, a valid passport and a completed immigration form upon entry to Russia.”

The order came into force immediately after signing.

Manchester United and Chelsea clash in the Champions' League final on May 21 at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium.

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