The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana has issued a public announcement warning Ghanaians traveling to and from Russia of an upcoming experiment on updated entry and exit procedures. The experiment, which aims to collect biometric data from foreign nationals and stateless persons, will take place from December 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, in two phases.
The initial phase will be conducted at select locations, including Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo airports in Moscow, as well as the Mashtakovo road checkpoints in the Orenburg region. A nationwide rollout of the procedures is planned from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Exemptions Apply
Diplomatic staff, employees of international organizations, holders of diplomatic and service passports, and foreign citizens under six years of age are exempt from the experiment.
The Ministry urges all Ghanaians to take note of this information for future travels to Russia. This announcement is part of the Ministry’s efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of Ghanaian citizens traveling abroad.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
