Digital migrant identities to debut in Russia by late June
Breaking News: Russian Government Sets to Digitalize Migrant Profiles
Starting June 30, Russia is setting foot in a digital era, as they begin crafting digital profiles for foreigners entering the country. As reported by TASS, foreigners crossing any border checkpoint will now need to part with their fingerprints and a snapshot, marking the genesis of their digital persona.
In an exciting twist, foreigners can also invent their digital identities independently using the RuID app, which mirrors "Gosuslugi" for foreigners, and is part of an experimental initiative. Through this app, they can chronicle their journey to Russia and access a smorgasbord of services within the country—from procuring medical insurance to registering with the MVD.
This digital profile will bear a unique identifier and could eventually eclipse the current paper patent.
Some fortunate souls will evade these digital changes, such as residents of Belarus, children less than six years old, diplomats, staff members of diplomatic missions and consular institutions, international organization staff, and their families.
State Duma Ponders Possible Restrictions on Maternity Support for Migrants
Recent speculations have arisen, albeit light on solid details, suggesting that the State Duma might be contemplating limitations on maternity leave payments for foreigners. However, current search results offer no specifics on the proposed modifications. Amidst the ongoing migration policy tightening in Russia, foreigners are now required to ensure that their medical insurance covers pregnancy and childbirth, possibly restricting access to free medical services for migrant mothers[3].
With Russia’s maternity capital program running until 2030, there remains uncertainty about potential changes in maternity leave payments for foreigners[1]. To explore precise information regarding any proposed amendments, it would be advisable to scrutinize official legislative documents or recent news sources focusing on the State Duma's actions.
The Russian government, in its push towards digitization, may consider expanding digital transformation to industries such as finance and technology, allowing for easier access to services like banking and telecommunications for migrants. This could potentially involve the creation of a unified digital platform, further merging Russia's digitized migrant profiles with daily services.
In light of these developments, changes to the existing maternity support for migrants might also be under consideration within the Russian finance and industry sectors. If implemented, these changes could impact the financial support offered during maternity leave, bringing further alterations to the current migration and finance landscape in Russia.
