Migration units of the capital police issued more than 400,000…
Migration units of the capital police issued more than 400,000 foreign passports to city residents in the first six months of 2026, with no problems reported in the registration process, according to the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for Moscow.
Consensus
- The information about Moscow residents being unable to obtain passports due to a lack of appointment slots is false.
- More than 400,000 foreign passports were issued in Moscow between January and June 2026.
- There are no refusals in accepting applications for foreign passport issuance.
- The service is one of the most popular among residents and visitors to Moscow.
- Workload at migration units remains high, particularly during spring and summer periods.
- Efforts are being made by staff to ensure all citizens receive their passports.
Points of divergence
- Starting October 1, 2026, Montenegro may introduce a visa regime for Russian and Belarusian citizens. Travelers who bought tickets before that date can return them and get refunds. — m24
- Experts stated that travelers going to Montenegro on September 30 would not need to obtain visas or pay extra fees even if the visa regime is introduced. — m24
- Applicants in Moscow can submit applications at any migration unit, regardless of their place of registration, and use an interactive map on the State Services Portal to check real-time workload levels of each office. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ministry of Internal Affairs denies reports that Moscow residents cannot obtain passports — Вечерняя Москва
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Moscow refuted a shortage of places for registering applications to obtain passports — Москва 24
- Over 400,000 foreign passports issued in Moscow since the start of the year — Интерфакс