Russia is planning to make consular registration mandatory for citizens living abroad, and to collect biometric data from foreigners entering the country, as part of the creation of a “digital profile” as outlined in new migration policy.
Current Time TV quotes reports from RBC and Kommersant, which outline the action plan on a migration policy framework approved by the Russian Cabinet of Ministers and led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Biometric data collection is required in generating digital profiles for both Russians living abroad.
