Foreign nationals must now provide biometric data when entering Russia

In accordance with Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1510 of November 7, 2024.

The Russian Government has approved an experiment, starting December 1, 2024, in which foreign nationals and stateless persons will provide biometric data when entering Russia.

The first phase will run until June 30, 2025. The system is planned to be introduced at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports, as well as at the Mashtakovo road border crossing (Orenburg Region).

In the second phase, the new requirement will be extended to all border crossing points for entry into Russia and will run from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
During this second phase, foreign nationals entering Russia visa-free will be able to provide their biometric data in advance through the Unified Biometric System app and submit an application through Gosuslugi with their personal details and information about the purpose of their visit.

🚔  The Ministry of Digital Development noted that if the experiment is deemed successful, these rules will remain in effect permanently