Russia Advises Citizens to Get Biometric Passports Early
It is better for Russians to apply for a biometric passport in advance, as an increasing number of European countries no longer recognize Russian passports of the old type, which are issued for five years.
Consensus
- Russia is advising citizens to obtain biometric passports in advance.
- European countries are increasingly refusing to recognize Russian non-biometric passports.
- Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Sweden will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports starting October 1.
- The number of European countries accepting Russian five-year passports is decreasing.
- Experts recommend having a second passport to avoid travel disruptions.
Points of divergence
- Egor Kayl, an expert from the Union of Russian Tour Operators, stated that the trend is clear and that more European countries are rejecting Russian five-year passports. — tg_rian_ru
- The European Commission announced that Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports from October. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- RST advises Russians to apply for biometric passports in advance. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- In RST, Russians are advised to apply for a biometric passport in advance — Коммерсантъ