In Russia, biometric data will be collected from foreigners starting December 1.
According to the government decree, an experiment on the collection of biometric data from foreign citizens and stateless persons crossing the state border will begin in Russia on December 1, 2025. This process will take place at border crossing points where the necessary technical capabilities are available, reports RIA Novosti. The document states that the experiment will last from 00:00 on December 1, 2025, to 23:59 on June 30, 2026. The goal is to collect biometric information from foreign