The upper house of Russian parliament approved a bill, enabling the FIFA FAN ID holders to enter the country without a visa until the end of 2018.
The bill was earlier adopted by the lower chamber, Russian State Duma, after President Vladimir Putin suggested extending the visa-free regime for FIFA World Cup guests until December 31.
It was aimed to boost the tourism influx to Russia. Now the bill requires Putin’s signature to become a law.
Russia hosted the football championship from June 14 to July 15 and apart from tickets everyone was required to gain an accompanying FAN ID for entry to the stadium.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- The upper house of Russian parliament approved a bill, enabling the FIFA FAN ID holders to enter the country without a visa until the end of 2018.
- Russia hosted the football championship from June 14 to July 15 and apart from tickets everyone was required to gain an accompanying FAN ID for entry to the stadium.
- The bill was earlier adopted by the lower chamber, Russian State Duma, after President Vladimir Putin suggested extending the visa-free regime for FIFA World Cup guests until December 31.
