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Russia begins collecting biometric data from foreigners entering the country
Russia has launched the first phase of a pilot program requiring foreigners and stateless persons to submit biometric data when entering the country for stays exceeding 90 days. According to RBC, biometric collection points have been set up at Moscow’s passenger airports and the Mashtakovo border crossing in Russia’s Orenburg region. Foreigners will have their fingerprints scanned and photographs taken. The first phase, running from December 1 t…
Biometric verification was introduced for all foreigners from December 1 at Moscow airports. Experimental biometric verification was introduced on Sunday for all... entering Russia...
Pilot biometric checks were introduced on Sunday for all foreign nationals and stateless persons entering and leaving Russia at Moscow airports and at the Mastakovo cargo and passenger checkpoint in the Orenburg region.
Foreigners and stateless people will have to submit biometric personal data to be able to cross the Russian border. This measure has begun to operate at airports in Moscow and the Moscow region, as well as at the Mashtakovo automobile checkpoint in the Orenburg Region.
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