From June 30, 2025, foreign citizens will have to provide fingerprints and facial images when entering Russia when crossing the border at each checkpoint, a government decree stipulates.
The changes will not affect citizens of Belarus, children under 6 years old, diplomats and employees of diplomatic missions and consular services of foreign countries in Russia, as well as members of their families, employees of international organizations and their representative offices accredited in Russia and members of their families.
For visa-free entry to Russia, foreigners will be able to submit biometric data in advance in a special application and indicate information about the purpose of the visit.