The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued an advisory informing Ghanaians traveling to and from Russia about an upcoming biometric data collection experiment at Russian entry and exit points.
According to the Ministry, the experiment is set to run in two phases from December 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, and will focus on foreign nationals and stateless persons entering Russia.
The initial phase, currently underway, is being conducted at select locations, including Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo airports in Moscow, as well as the Mashtakovo road checkpoint in the Orenburg region.
A nationwide rollout is scheduled from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026, according to a statement signed by Ms.
