Moving to Moscow in 2026: 7 rules that changed for foreigners
The RuID app, fingerprints at the border, a shorter deadline for the medical exam, a longer e-visa and new SIM card rules: what changed for foreigners…
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Moving to Moscow in 2026: 7 rules that changed for foreigners
The RuID app, fingerprints at the border, a shorter deadline for the medical exam, a longer e-visa and new SIM card rules: what changed for foreigners…
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