Russia is not normally the easiest country to visit as you need to get hold of a visa whenever you are travelling there, but the authorities have helped football fans out.

Fans heading to Russia to see World Cup games will not need to get a visa for the country which will save people a lot of effort and a substantial fee.

The US Russian embassy set out the arrangements for travelling without a visa in this statement.
‘In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, entry (exit) of foreign citizens and stateless persons arriving in Russia as spectators for sports events within the framework of the FIFA 2018 World Cup (will be held from June 14 to July 15, 2018 in the cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Kaliningrad, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saransk, Volgograd), is carried out without issued Russian visas.

‘However, in order to be admitted to Russia foreign citizens/stateless persons must have a valid identity document (“tourist” passport) and a “Personalized card of the spectator” (also known as a “Fan ID”)’

What is a Fan ID?

The Fan ID card is needed by any spectator who is attending games at the World Cup in Russia, and anyone who wants to get into the country next summer without a visa.

You can only apply for one when you have applied for match tickets and FIFA has approved the application.

You can submit the application here – but it is not possible to yet as ticket approvals have not been sent out yet.

When and where to apply for tickets

It is possible to apply for individual match tickets for all matches at the World Cup at the FIFA website.

So, if you need to go to Russia to support the Super Eagles of Nigeria, all you need is to get a ticket for the match and apply for a fan ID.That is all you need to be in Moscow.

http://www.russianembassy.org/page/fifa-world-cup-2018-visa-information

Wow what a way to boost their economy with tourism, oya Nigeria you will not think like this

Nice info!

Thanks Op.

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Make I start to dey pack my bag o

nice one bro. Na to deh save money remain be that make God bless plenty. You can get the group stages ticket first as you are not sure of them moving past that.na to start save and keep monitoring.thanks bro. That's a relief also because of Nigeria stress and documentation and hope when the time comes they pass it all along to airlines and airport officials l

Arsenalholic:
Nice info!

Thanks Op.

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seangy4konji:
nice one bro. Na to deh save money remain be that make God bless plenty. You can get the group stages ticket first as you are not sure of them moving past that.na to start save and keep monitoring.thanks bro. That's a relief also because of Nigeria stress and documentation and hope when the time comes they pass it all along to airlines and airport officials l

On point mehn.

But I still think you can buy up to Q/final tickets. If Naija no reach there, watch other teams

What measures are in place to ensure dat terrorists don't gain easy entrance and use d worldcup to make a statement or two?

Please can anyone help me on how to get the world cup ticket here in naija cos i want to apply for the fan id

Its simple, just apply for the ticket on fifa website and if you get approved apply for FAN ID. I applied for the tickets too . I have been debited and I am sure to get the tickets soon.

johnduel:
Please can anyone help me on how to get the world cup ticket here in naija cos i want to apply for the fan id

Lucky4real28:
Its simple, just apply for the ticket on fifa website and if you get approved apply for FAN ID. I applied for the tickets too . I have been debited and I am sure to get the tickets soon.

have u gotten your fan id ?

Approved and printed, just waiting for it to be sent to me.

Saintsquare:
have u gotten your fan id ?

nice strategy .... i think this will help fifa to sell tickets

A very helpful article, this will help a lot of fans to enjoy the match hassle-free.

Hi lucky....

I'm also planning to go for the world cup... ive missed all the ticket sales phases except the last one where ill buy....

Can you guide me through the process?? You can contact me on: 08122220096. Tnxs

Amarachi199:
Hi lucky....

I'm also planning to go for the world cup... ive missed all the ticket sales phases except the last one where ill buy....

Can you guide me through the process?? You can contact me on: 08122220096. Tnxs

_mah_join_yuh_nah

Good opportunity to leave the shithole permanently

Lucky4real28:
Approved and printed, just waiting for it to be sent to me.

Hello bro please Can I have ur WhatsApp number? I have interest in this travel please

I have done for 5 pple too,you can WhatsApp me if interrsted:zero eight one,three six ,nine one,five five,six four.

Amarachi199:
Hi lucky....

I'm also planning to go for the world cup... ive missed all the ticket sales phases except the last one where ill buy....

Can you guide me through the process?? You can contact me on: 08122220096. Tnxs

have you gotten the fifa ID yet?i can be of help.

World Cup

I can see many yahoo boys strolling to Russia to watch the games this summer. Good move

Olawuyiamole:
I have done for 5 pple too,you can WhatsApp me if interrsted:zero eight one,three six ,nine one,five five,six four.

someone is twisting my friend here with his fans id.. telling him to pay 120k for them post the document to Lagos.. Any help?

Guys, what happens if you miss your appoinment date for ticket collection, cos the last possible date was 10th of june. and i plan on entering on the 19th. can anyone help?