In the future, migrants arriving in Russia will be required to… (мигрант · телефон · россия)

In the future, migrants arriving in Russia will be required to purchase a mobile phone so that authorities can track them.

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Foreign migrants arriving in Russia will be required to purchase a mobile phone upon registration.
The phone will contain an electronic profile for monitoring purposes.
Authorities aim to track the real-time location of migrants using geolocation data from the device.
This measure is intended to prevent unauthorized movement between cities and ensure compliance with migration regulations.
Migrants will receive notifications about document expiration or required visits to government offices via the phone.
The policy primarily targets labor migrants and those arriving for long-term stays.
A pilot program using the 'Amina' app has been active in Moscow and the Moscow region since September 2025, requiring geolocation data submission.

The phone will serve as a document where the 'Migrant ID' is stored, and it may come pre-installed with necessary applications for verification and control. The government might offer phones with these apps already installed. — vesti
As of December 2025, there were approximately 770,000 individuals in a registry of controlled persons; those listed are restricted from buying property, taking loans, registering marriages, or enrolling children in schools. — fontanka
During the first phase of Operation 'Illegal-2026', 60,200 migration-related violations were prevented; 14,600 foreigners were expelled, 10,400 employers were held accountable, 29,300 migrants had entry denied, and 2,000 criminal cases were opened. — vedomosti