The digital profile system for foreigners in Russia is expected to enter full operation on December 1. Currently, the relevant department is discussing technical issues regarding the resource's deployment.
Testing and Data Collection
According to Andrey Kitya, head of the migration service of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the system has effectively been functioning in test mode since July. At present, the resource is already accumulating information from border checkpoints, including biometric data.
"By December 1, it must become operational by presidential decision; it will work, and we are currently testing all these issues. At the end of this week, there will be a government meeting specifically on the issue of its commissioning."
Combating Enclaves and New Taxes
Parallel to digitalization, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is preparing measures to prevent the formation of ethnic enclaves. As Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev reported, the department has prepared recommendations to break up such communities following instructions from Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Head of the Security Council.
According to Dmitry Medvedev, enclave living hinders migrant adaptation and compliance with Russian laws. In this regard, the issue of large employers selecting housing for foreign citizens is being considered.
The department also outlined changes in the tax burden on foreign workers. From 2027, the introduction of an additional tax on each family member entering the country is planned.
