Organising committee starts sending out accreditation certificates for visa-free entry granted to championships participants

As we previously reported, in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 484 dated May 8, 2013 and Executive Order of the Russian Government No. 1089-r dated June 27, 2013 On Confirming the List of International Sporting Events and Periods of Stay of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in the Russian Federation in Connection with Participation in Such Sporting Events, the 2015 FINA World Championships are included in the list of international sporting events that are covered by a visa-free regime for entry into and exit from the Russian Federation for foreign citizens and stateless persons on the basis of an accreditation certificate issued by the Championships Organising Committee.

The 16th FINA World Championships will be held between July 24 and August 9, 2015. Accreditation certificates are valid during the period between July 15, 2015 and August 15, 2015.