The Ministry of Internal Affairs spoke about the new rules for crossing the border for children

From January 20, 2026, minor Russians will be able to cross the border of the Russian Federation only with a passport, the migration service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs informs.

Entry into the country on a birth certificate will be prohibited for children and adolescents.

At the same time, citizens over 14 years old, as well as adults, Russians will still be able to enter Abkhazia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and South Ossetia with an internal passport. In order to avoid problems with planned trips, the department recommends that you pre-order a passport for a child.

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