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Saintsquare:
the option to make appointment on FIFA isn't working, maybe you can give another option sir

It not complusory you make appointment just choose the ticket you want to purchase and click agree to the payment policy and input your bank card and pay it so easy and you can print your ticket request page inside your fifa account and tbis is just a good proof that you purchase ticket and you can pick the ticket at any fifa ticket collection centre without appointment

Saintsquare:
A date ahead as how boss,i saw DME airport is also a centre,is it possible to pick it up immediately after touching ground?

If you are sure of your actual arrive date then you can pick that date and collext it on arrival at DME AIRORT but note they work only till 8 pm daily so if your plane arrive after 8pm then you can pick up your ticket at other locations the next day without rebooking pickup date it actually a walking place for ticket collection

Saintsquare:
leave it blank, you can pick it up anywhere in the host city,they give applicants opportunity to allow collection flexible ...i stand to be corrected tho

Very correct ,just choose a date ahead but you can assurely collect the ticket on arrive anytime before the games at any fifa ticket collection cente

Saintsquare:
After the purchase of ticket, a request I'd was generated and was proceeded to register for fan ID. The first message was about application for fan ID registered,second message was application approved while third is the link to download the PDF electronic fan ID. I understand FIFA do send email of Match ticket confirmation to fans of successful application, but all the messages I got came from fan id.

Then just go to your account on fifa website where you purchase the ticket and print the ticket request page directly where you have your address and the ticket request ID..this is ok as proof of ticket purchse

Saintsquare:
For those that bought the last mins sales, will the fan ID alone guarantee entry and besides how long does ticket confirmation takes, thanks

Hello,ticket confirmation are send to your email within 4 hours of ticket purchase but now it faster since less people are buying ticket in this phase So it could be instantly and with that you can process your fan id and your fan id and copy the confirmation ticket you are good to enter russia and wben you arrive you can collect your match ticket if you arrive before 8 pm local time or you collect it at the ticket centre inside tbecity

Saintsquare:
boss for the round of 16 matches,is it possible to buy ticket and apply for electronic fan id ,thanks

Yes,of course if ticket are Avaliable you can buy any match ticket to apply for electronic fan id but current round of 16 are fully sold not avaliable on fifa website as at today but hopefully maybe some people could return their ticket and fifa will relist them for sale!

bayrash:



Watch match on June28!!! Was ur passport stamped both in russia and belarus?

Flying from moscow to kalingrad is a local fligth ,you passport will be stamp when you arrive moscow from aboard but from moscow to kalingrad fligth their is no boarder control because it a direct fligth from moscow to kalingrad a Region inside Russia just like flying from lagos to abuja in nigeria))

bayrash:
Great 1 My people!!! Pls am planning going to kaliningrad for a match from moscow when arrived from Lagos..And i learnt i ll need belarus and lithuanian visa..Will i pay for a transit visa on arrival before boarding a train to kaliningrad..Thank you for your anticipated response

Hello,go by plane because belarus immigration will surely refuse you passage that free passage pratically apply to the special free train service anf i know last week many nigerian were turn back from belarus boarder using the commical train to kalingrad instead the free special train provided by the goverment ..do not waste your time and money!!!

Akpatahan92:



Thanks.. Is the kkk281009 the application number?

Kk281009 Is not the application number, you need the application number to check your status online via fan id website but you can email fan id centre with copy of your passport page and it will be confirn but what about the sms message your got from fan id??

turnup05:


Wow that's interesting please which hotel can you advise me to book for that will not charge me until I start lodging in it I.e only the days I spent there. and please can I get your contact or email

Go to www.booking.com and type your destination you be staying and choose your arrive and departure date and click search then on the left of the screen of your computer on booking.com you can click booking without credit card and a list of accomdation you can book with payment on arrival will be listed then you can make your selection ..good luck

helpee:
This is the official website for fan ID and local organiser of the FIFA world cup

I love the way you protray your point now better then the previous posting And Am privileged to have welcome many than 40 Guest both corporate, group and individual to Russia via Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Sochi airport at different times from different nationality since the start of the games so am talking based on fact and my experience on my current line of duty but i will not want to go into the techical issue of the statement you quote from welcome2018 website to avoid unnessary explanation and long posting because i was here few month ago for the fifa training program and also for the confederation cup and l have the training manuals but let not fill this forum with long arugment posting.i wish you a good stay in russia

helpee:
100percent sure about wrong information. Nigerians sha.

Hello,if you see any information online does not mean it correct try to check the source because fact is different fron suggestion,i want you send a screen shot from the orgainser or russian embassy and any authority in this regard ..not just any anonymous source.this a faceless forum but in this aspect am sorry to disapoint you because i speak russian language very fluently and l source information from authority not anonymous,here is a screen shot from russian embassy in Nigeria on requirement..once again this is a faceless forum and let keep it tbat way and keep getting informed

turnup05:


Oh that's great, that means I can purchase items and pay for my hotel accommodation in Russia using my master card without converting it to Dollars or their currency?

Most hotel and busines that accept card payment will ask you which curreny you want to be charged in naira or their local currency and you decide it same system in most country for card payment but anyhow you are charged it make no difference based on my experience staying in hotel in different countries using my bank card for payment and read the rules very well before you book an hotel because some hotel can charge you the first nigth from your card and the balance paid when you arrive based it all stated on the website

Kimsunh:
Im expected to leave on Sunday the 24th, I got my ticket tru Turkish airlines, I couldnt get the Nigeria vs Argentina match but I got one for Poland game on the 28th. I will be flying into St Petersburg, same city where Nigeria will play Argentina, What are the things I need to prepare for? I will appreciate any update because I dont want to be turned back. Im staying for 11 days before returning to Lagos. Thank you

Your fan id ,copy your hotel reservation reservation, proof of your match ticket and proof of how you sustain yourself financially during this 11 days it could be cash money with you or your bank card and also have an idea of what you will be doing during this 11 days like places of tourist attractions you intended to visit during incase you are stop for questioning it often similar question any immigration official could ask you if you visiting a country as proof you will return after your planned visit and if you are single out for questioning do not panic or sign of fear just stay cool and explain yourself if ask question about your trip .

turnup05:


Thank you Sir. but what if I tell them I have bought one ticket and could not attend but will buy another when in Russia. and please how can I book an hotel reservation without paying. is there any website I should use

Ticket are sold online and you can go back online and purchase another match ticket and the ticket asking are random by immigration not everybody will be asked so better to be prepared ..to book an hotel is easy just go to booking.com and choose hotel of ur choose abd you can even decide to select hotel base on your need and hotel that accept bookung without credit card so you pay cash at the hotel but surely your nigeria bank card master or visa will be accepted ..

helpee:
ticket or e mail confirmation has always been part of the requirement in addition to the FAN ID to enter Russia

I disagree with you , ticket was never part of the requirement because your fan id was a proof you have s ticket from the begining .but the immigration start asking due to recent issue mostly by nigerians because people that enter during the first week nobody was ask ticket ,am 100% sure about it ..am on ground here in russia 60 days before the start of the games and i have all the unpdates

turnup05:



Mr Wale please I need your advice concerning my trip to Russia: when coming do I need to pay for health insurance and hotel reservations?
Also I want to know if I resell my match ticket, will my fan Id be cancelled? I might not travel to Russia until July and my match ticket is for the match on 22 June. is there any options for a match swap?

Sure you need hotel reservation and you can pay cash or card payment at the hotel desk when you arrive ,actually game ticket is never a requirement to enter russia just the fan id but with the recently report of attempted human Trafficking and illegal boarder crossing ,your fan id cannot be cancel if you sold your ticket but you should have a game ticket or proof of the purchase printed from your fifa account because you could be stop for questioning regarding your trip and to people planning ilegal crossing please be aware that illegal boarder crossing is a criminal offense in russia and could lead to jail term and deportation.

mryoung16:




Hi, kindly remove the above statement..trust me, the authorities are watching..

No need to remove the comment because it an highly fortified boarder crossing btw russia and european union and any illegal crossing will result in harsh detention or jail, so let people be well informed russia is never part of european union not today not yesterday or in 50 years to come.

dejia:
Wale,

Thanks for all the info. I got a multiple Schenghen visa, i will love to explore finland, Poland and possibly sweden in between the matches by boat as you recommended.

Do you have Nigerian restaurant in Kalingrad and St Petersburg?

Is there a whatsapp group for those of us going to Russia?

Hello,am not so sure you will found an african resturant in russia but i know they have african shop in moscow and saint petersburg where you can get most product but not cooked food but in tallinn or finland you may found an afica resturant ,hopefully maybe somebody will set up fast afruca african resturant but currently in russia i do not know any and many resturant in russia have continental menu so geting something to eat will not be a problem,since you have a shengen visa try book ur trip around europe earlier like the boat trip .and there are many places to visit in any city you visit in russia ,Russia have a rich Historical monument and sites with good views and there is also a nigerian concerte in moscow and saint petersburg and am sure many people will be attending because russian and many tourist will see it as an opportuinty to enjoy nigeria music

castiello:
To those who want to come for the World Cup I entered Saint Petersburg today no hassle no questions smooth trip enroute Dubai got to Russia Saint Petersburg around 8:20 clear immigration around 12am got to my biked apartment around 1:15 on me bed now after a hot tea the host is nice

Welcome to petersburg,hope you not surprise ,the sun never set and it never get dark till morning and there many event even lined up for fan apart from football and nigeria will have a concert too so you can join ..have a lovely stay

BedLam:
I hate people who listen to them say , them say. You don't Judge people base on someone's stupid judgement especially when they are Nigerians. Nigerians have a way of painting a minor issue with brighter colors and associate every mishap with hate, even if they didn't do the right thing.

I just landed in Moscow with bunch of other blacks with no issues. I tried to buy water with my card from the vending machine. It didn't work but this nice Russian assisted me and he paid with his own money.

Please no one should quote me and ask me anything comes concerning my trip.

The russian authority have been alerted and they are taken action to prevent illegal immigration and child trafficking and even nigerian authority are taken action and it has been reported arrest by news media including this caption by bbc news so do not be surprise if you are face with question at any russian airport!!

kokoboy4life:


Hello House, I have a pressing issue that I want you people to give me appropriate advise on it. Initially I bought a match ticket to watch Nigeria vs Iceland but unfortunately for me I am unable to garner needed cash for the Russia Trip and I put in for resale of the ticket but Fifa ticketing centre contact me that my ticket has already been printed that it won’t be possible for me to put it out for resale fast forward to yesterday I got a message from DHL counrier Services that my Match ticket will soon be delivered for me. So right now I am really confused about the whole thing just because the intention is no more there for the Russia trip and I don’t want the ticket to waste, I need mature advise on this. Thanks to you all.

Because the ticket is printed already.you can only return it to fifa ticketing centre located in russia or the second option is to found another Potential buyer or send it to anybody as a gift =)

jeffchulo:
hello house please i need your advise i already have my fan-id sent to vfs abuja but am still yet to pick it up just want to ask ,because my match ticket is for nigeria vs iceland which is on the 16th of june but i plan on travelling to russia a week after ,thats on the 23rd of june ,please house will i be allowed to enter russia or will i have issues at the port of entry since the only match ticket i bought has been played

Nigeria v Iceland on 22 June 2018 not 16th and if your intention is to watch football and tourism then return to your home country .everybody with a fan id are cordinally welcome to russia with your fan id

oshobugie22:


The Russian Federation warmly welcomes Nigerians, who will be traveling to witness the 2018 FIFA World Cup at first hand!

We are glad to remind that you can embark on your trip to Russia visa-free provided you have a valid Fan ID.

Please take notice: Nigerian nationals planning to travel to the Russian enclave city of Kaliningrad from mainland Russia by land through Lithuania for the Super Eagles’ opening game versus the Croatian team on June 16m must have a Lithuanian transit visa or Schengen visa.

Nigerian citizens can apply for a Lithuanian visa at the Embassy of Belgium in Abuja.

For further information contact:
Tel: +234 815 018 8800
Email: info.beng@vfshelpline.com
Website: www.vfsglobal.com/Belgium/Nigeria

Hello,please do not waste your time and money it highly unlikely you will get a schegen transit visa because there is alternative routine via plane and it just 1hour 40 minute from moscow or saint petersburg to kakingrad or option of the direct train service from moscow or saint petersburg..i wish you good luck

kwenu:
Hello guys , please i need to be in Russia for this world cup. i try to purchase a ticket on FIFA website but all what i see there available is for disables. please what else can i do to be in russia for the world cup.

is it possible to buy tickets when i get to russia.
must i get a visa to be in russia?

please guys advice me on what to do , time is too short.

thankyou

It illegal to buy a disable ticket if you are not disable but Do you have a fan id already or have applied for one??

The fan id in laminated form or The electronic form of a FAN ID provides the entry of a spectator to the Russian Federation and also the exit from the Russian Federation .

Uglyboy2015:
Why not print the PDF format and have it laminated ?

The electronic form of a FAN ID
provides the entry of a spectator to the Russian Federation, the exit from the Russian Federation and guarantees the issue of a FAN ID in laminated form on condition that the spectator possesses the ticket for the 2018 FIFA World CupTM (hereinafter – 2018 FWC).
The FAN ID is valid for the period starting 10 days prior to the date of the first 2018 FWC match and ending 10 days after the date of the last 2018 FWC match.
The electronic form of the FAN ID DOES NOT entitle the spectator to access to the stadium. A spectator must visit one of the FAN ID distribution centers to obtain a FAN ID in laminated form.
The electronic fan id is just like an e-visa that allow you to enter and exit Russia but you will get the real laminated fan id when you enter Russia to have access to the stadium meaning if you already have a printed fan id issued then you do not need the electronic fan ID

phemmy28:
Quick question, I plan on going to russia just to chill for like two weeks in moscow and come back my home, and the match ticket I have is for Nig vs Iceland in volgograd. My question is, will I be given stress at point of entry for only having hotel reservations in moscow and not having a hotel reservation in the city where the match of which I have a ticket will be played? Abi nothing concern them, once the match ticket and fan ID dey in order dem nor go disturb me, just want to know so as to adjust the plan. Thanks.

firstly,you do not need to book hotel in every cities you will be watching the games and the organiser of the games provided a free train transport from moscow to major cities hosting the games and return back to moscow, making it possible to stay in moscow and decide to travel to other cities for the games,also fligth from moscow to volgograd is just 1 hr 40 minute ,and airline within russia will increase the number of fligth meaning you can get a fligth to volgograd on the day of the match because most matches are played during the late evenings and return back to moscow after the match ,so bro, you can decide what you want to do and where you want to go when you enter russia.nobody will question why you have only hotel reservation in moscow ,so far the hotel reservation cover the duration of your stay it perfectly and you can also visit other cities FIFA FAN fest and some nigeria musician will be on ground to perform too and so much fun on ground for the worldcup and not just football fooball alone !!!!

In Russia, the FIFA Fan Fest will be held in all eleven host cities of the 2018 FWC, and will run for the entire tournament. For holding events, well-lit locations will be set aside in picturesque spots in central parts of cities, which any fan that plans to attend the World Cup in Russia can get to without problems.

The FIFA Fan Fest will be an indispensable part of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, and its sites – places for meetings between Russians who love football, and fans from other countries.

sirbiolee:


How did u transfer ur fans id from VFS Abuja to ur state.. One of my frnd av issue with the person that help him registered asking him to pay him 120k from them to posted it frm Abuja to Lagos.. My frnd only av the fans I'd tracking number.. Any help house..?

to pay for courier you go to this website of vfsglobal

http://www.vfsglobal.com/fan-id/

under how it works
click courier service and click yes, I have already applied and have a FAN ID number and continue to BUY and you will be directed to the next page of the Russia bank Russian standard bank, you will fill your name. FAN ID APPLICATION NUMBER (8 digit nmber) your email, vfs centre you will choose nigeria abuja and nigeria domestic then you fill your city, delivery address and code and your phone number, you have the option to buy the russia bank travel insurance but it not compulsory you can uncheck that box and the amount will be reduce to about 994.25 rubles that about 18usd equvalient about 6ooo naira and you click proceeed and you will be prompt to enter your card details to pay
NOte: The fan id tracking number has two zeros at the begin follow by 8 digits...that 8 digit is your FAN ID NUMBER ...for example if your fan id tracking number is 0012345678 ...then you fan id number is 12345678 needed for payment but paying is not 100% gurantee it will be delivered to your home promptly but you can be lucky it will be delivered ,that nigerian factor at work and no functional telephone number to contact abuja vfs as per fan id delivery issues.

olujastro:
I'll be going as well. I already have my trip planned out and I've booked all flights, bus rides and accommodations. The only missing item is the Nigeria vs Argentina ticket.
My trip starts with a flight to Gdansk, Poland and then a bus to Kaliningrad.
Then bus rides and a day or two in each of the following countries: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia before arriving Saint Petersburg.
I haven't decided whether to return from Moscow or Saint Petersburg.

If you want to transfer the ticket in the bolded, get in touch with me ASAP.

Sir,you will need a schegen visa if you decide to travel on road via lithuania,latvia and estonia because russia is not part of the schegen travel zone but you can travel by direct plane it 1 hours 40 minute from kaliningrad to moscow or saint petersburg