All Migrants in Russia Required to Register in “Amina” App

Russia has made it mandatory for foreign citizens to register in the mobile application “Amina.”

According to Russian authorities, starting from September 2026, adult foreign citizens arriving in Moscow will be required to register and submit their information through this mobile app.

The representation of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Population Employment of Tajikistan in Russia has warned its citizens about the new rules and changes regarding the stay of migrants in the Moscow region. The representation noted that while the mobile app for biometric control of migrant entry and movement, “Amina,” was previously used in Moscow and the surrounding area only in an experimental mode, its use will become mandatory for all foreign citizens starting September 1, 2026.

Under the new rules, adult foreign citizens arriving in the Moscow region from visa-free countries must register in this app. This also applies to foreign students studying at higher educational institutions in Moscow.

Russian authorities claim that the primary goal of the “Amina” app is to enhance migration control, digitize registration and accounting of stays, and prevent violations. Through this program, information about the residence and whereabouts of foreign citizens will be transmitted to the relevant authorities.

However, experts and civil society representatives have expressed concerns about this decision. They argue that the collection of personal data and monitoring of migrants’ locations could lead to increased pressure on foreign citizens. Previously, migrants have also reported technical issues when using and difficulties with registration in the “Amina” app.

Recently, Russia has been tightening its migration policy and continually introducing new requirements to monitor foreign citizens. The “Amina” app is seen as part of this new policy of digital control over migrants in the country.