Immigration Cards
Russian Immigration cards:
which foreigners are supposed to fill out and submitted for a stamp upon entry into Russia - have in theory been available at all border points since mid February 2003.
The immigration cards are part of a raft of measures connected to the law on foreigners, which was introduced in November 2002 before many of its related rules and regulations were issued.
Officials have repeatedly stated that the aim of the law is to track illegal migrants from other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, whose citizens can travel to Russia without visas. Citizens of Belarus, which has a union agreement with Russia, are not required to obtain cards.
The russian immigration card has two identical sections. The holder's name, age, sex and purpose of stay are recorded on both parts; one half stays at the point of issue, and the other is given up when the holder leaves the country.
The immigration card should be carried at all times with your passport.
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