UEFA announce visa exemption

UEFA have confirmed that all ticket holders attending the 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.

The visa exemption applies to all ticket holders going to Moscow for the final between 19 and 23 May.

Supporters must present a valid match ticket, valid passport at least six months before expiry, and a completed immigration form (collected with the match ticket) upon entrance into Russia.

All fans are asked to keep their ticket up to departure from Moscow. Anyone outstaying the 72-hour entry period will have to pay the fee for a regular visa when leaving the country.

"Our job is to make sure that fans are able to get to and from Moscow as easily as possible," said UEFA president Michel Platini.

"This is great news for football fans travelling to watch this year's Champions League final."