The Russian government plans to require foreign migrants arriving in… (мигрант · телефон · обязать)
The Russian government plans to require foreign migrants arriving in the country to purchase a mobile phone with an electronic profile that will enable authorities to track their location continuously. This measure is part of a broader digital monitoring system already being tested in Moscow region through the 'Amina' app.
Consensus
- Foreign migrants arriving in Russia will be required to purchase a mobile phone with an electronic profile.
- The phone will store the migrant's electronic profile and allow authorities to track their location in real time.
- Migrants will not be able to change residence without control or supervision.
- Authorities will use the phone to send notifications about document expiration or mandatory visits to government agencies.
- A pilot system called 'Amina' is already operational in the Moscow region for monitoring migrants.
Points of divergence
- The 'Amina' app has been testing since September 2025 and automatically removes individuals from migration registration if geolocation data is not received for more than three working days. By mid-December, over 139,000 people were removed due to this reason. — riamo
- Failure to update geolocation within three days may lead to bank account blocking and even deportation. — vesti
- On June 10, President Vladimir Putin signed a law establishing a unified 30-day period for medical examination of foreigners upon entry, with annual re-examination required for stays exceeding 30 days. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- Migrants in Russia will be required to buy a phone with an electronic profile — РИАМО
- Migrants in Russia to be required to buy a phone with an electronic profile upon arrival; police will track their location — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Migrants Will Be Required to Buy a Phone Upon Entry into Russia — Вести
- Deputy Head of the MVD Zubov: Migrants arriving in Russia will be required to buy a phone — Вечерняя Москва