Football fans from over 100 countries have submitted applications for the so-called ‘Fan-IDs’ required for attending the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup matches in Russia this summer, the Russian Ministry of Communications and Mass Media said.
"People from over 100 countries have submitted applications for fan-IDs, which in combination with tickets for games, would grant spectators a comfortable and prompt access to stadiums," the ministry said in its statement.
The fan-ID will play an important role in the provision of security during the major football tournaments in Russia as they would be granting admittance to the stadiums and would also serve as visas for foreign visitors to enter the country.