Russia: New Monitoring Application Requirements for Certain Nationals

Effective September 1, 2025, nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan who work in either Moscow or the broader Moscow region must register their address of stay on a mobile application called Amina. The application – which Russia authorities describe as ‘experimental’ – requires continuous geolocation access as part of ensuring the foreign national continues to reside at their indicated address. If such constant geolocation ceases, authorities will de-register the affected individual’s residential address and require the affected individual to register a new address via Amina. Failure to complete the registration requirement may result in a fine or deportation. Affected nationals must register their address each time they enter Moscow or the broader Moscow region. Currently, family members of affected nationals are not required to register on the application.      

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