ruID1.8.1

The ruID mobile app is the official application created for foreign citizens and stateless persons who are planning to enter or are already on the territory of the Russian Federation. The app enables users to fill out an entry application, obtain information about any entry restrictions, and provides convenient, secure, and multifunctional access to Russian government services.

As of 2025, new entry conditions to the Russian Federation have come into effect. Now foreign citizens are required to submit an entry application and provide biometric data prior to crossing the border. The ruID app allows users to complete all these steps remotely in just a few clicks.
. Submission of an entry application (purpose, dates, route, children).
. Biometric submission: facial photo, passport photo, voice recording.
. Check of entry clearance status

Submission of entry application
. A convenient form for filling out an application for a planned entry into Russia (visa-free regime).
. Ability to specify travel dates, purpose of visit, route, and accompanying children's data.
. If necessary - adding the reason for urgent entry with supporting documents.

Biometrics
. Submission of facial photo, passport photo, and voice recording for preliminary biometric identification.
. Data verification via the Unified Biometric System (EBS).

Digital Profile
. Automatic creation of a unique profile ID (Digital Profile ID for Foreign Citizens), combining all user data: full name, citizenship, documents, SNILS, INN, visas, entry/exit records, employment, information about children, etc.
. Viewing digital profile data.

QR Code
. Generation of a personal QR code containing information from the digital profile after account verification and border crossing.
. Ability to present the QR code along with an identity document to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other agencies.

Integration with Gosuslugi
. Authorization via ESIA (Unified Identification and Authentication System).
. Ability to register an ESIA account, including support for registration without a phone number or SNILS, and upgrade the account to standard level after entering Russia if the entry application was submitted in advance.
. Web access to government services after entering Russia.

Services and Notifications
. Access to electronic services via webview interface: employment documents, visas, SNILS issuance, INN, patents, and work permits.
. Notifications about verification statuses, biometric registration results, and document processing.
. Updating personal data, editing and canceling applications.

Multilingual Interface
. Support for Russian, English, and CIS languages (Tajik, Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Armenian).

Additional Functions
. Display of trips and entry/exit history.
. Viewing attached documents: passport, visas, SNILS, etc.

The ruID app is the key to digital government services for foreigners in Russia - from planning a trip to full digital identification and service access. It ensures transparency, control, and simplicity in interactions with state authorities at all stages of stay in the Russian Federation.

Version History We made the “Log In” button more noticeable, so signing into your account now takes just a couple of seconds. 1.8.1 Sep 7 Made the “Log in” button more noticeable so that signing in to your account takes only a couple of seconds. Added INN issuance for verified accounts. 1.8.0 Aug 26 Added the ability to submit an entry application for truck and bus drivers 1.7.1 Jul 16 Added the ability to submit an entry application for truck and bus drivers 1.7.0 Jun 27 Added statuses for receipt of the entry application and its verification by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for entry restrictions.
Updated the information in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section in accordance with the new entry rules for students, labor migrants, and drivers. 1.6.1 Jun 16 Added statuses for receipt of the entry application and its verification by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for entry restrictions.
Updated the information in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section in accordance with the new entry rules for students, labor migrants, and drivers. 1.6.0 Jun 8 Fixed bugs, improved reliability 1.5.2 Mar 18 Added the ability to fill in a child’s document in Cyrillic when adding children to the electronic entry application 1.5.1 Mar 5 Support for new languages has been added: Korean, Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish, and Portuguese 1.4.1 12/12/2025 Added profile, biometrics, help, and support screens. Added the ability to check the integrity of the app.
Added Cyrillic support during registration 1.3.1 11/11/2025 Added profile, biometrics, help, and support screens. Added the ability to check the integrity of the app.
Added Cyrillic support during registration 1.3.0 10/17/2025 Improved reliability, fixed bugs 1.2.1 09/18/2025 Improved reliability, fixed bugs 1.2.0 09/01/2025 The new version includes user verification against the register of monitored individuals. A feature to attach documents justifying the urgency of entry has been added. Application reliability has also been improved, and identified issues have been resolved. 1.1.0 07/22/2025 Fixed bugs, improved app reliability 1.0.2 06/30/2025 1.0.1 06/26/2025