Russia to Launch Comprehensive Digital Profiles for Migrants from December

16:40; 10 November 2026 year

### Russia to Launch Comprehensive Digital Profiles for Foreign Citizens by December 2026 Russia plans to fully implement a digital profile system for foreign citizens by December 1, 2026, according to Andrey Kikot, the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Head of the Main Directorate for Migration Issues at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Russia. Kikot stated that the ministry is currently testing the information resource and that a special meeting is scheduled in the government at the end of this week to discuss the preparation of the system for full-scale launch. He clarified that the digital profile has been functioning in experimental mode since June 30. During this period, the system has begun to collect data gathered when foreigners cross the state border, including biometric information and other details about arrivals. The digital profile of a foreign citizen is a unified information system operated by the MIA. It is intended to consolidate key information about each foreigner present in the country. The digital dossier will contain personal data, information on documents, migration registration, employment, education, medical insurance, real estate, and vehicles. Additionally, the system will include records of administrative offenses and current restrictions on entry into Russia. According to the established timelines, by December 1, 2026, the digital profiles should have collected and updated complete information on all foreign citizens residing in Russia.

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