Online check of the ban on entry to the Russian Federation

Some foreign citizens are banned from entering Russia. When it is applied, it is impossible to cross the Russian border, and the cost of the road is not refunded. In order to avoid possible financial problems, it is recommended to check the information about the restrictions in advance.

How to check the ban on entry to Russia

Citizens of foreign states are informed about the existing refusal to enter the Russian Federation most often when passing the Russian border. This is due to the peculiarities of the work of the Department of Migration Affairs, which does not inform people about the presence of restrictions on entry.

Often the reasons for such a decision are:

• Violation of the terms of stay in the Russian Federation;
• Illegal labor activity in Russian institutions;
• Violations of the administrative code, including traffic rules;
• Providing false data, forged documents;
• The presence of serious diseases (including HIV).

To avoid financial and temporary losses, persons who have had problems with the law in the past, violations of migration policy, health problems should check their status in advance at the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

How long does the restriction on entry to Russia apply?

With single violations of Russian legislation and migration policy by a foreign citizen, expulsion or deportation lasts from several months to 5 years. There is an opportunity to appeal against the ban in the courts.

In case of repeated violations, attempts to illegally cross the border, the term is increased to 10 years. It is almost impossible to appeal against the decision.

Contacting foreign representations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia

You can find out about the existence of a ban on your own at the foreign missions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. This method provides 99% reliable and up-to-date information on the applicant. In case of refusal to enter Russia, the specialist of the unit will give full information about the reason for the negative decision and the duration of its validity.

Methods of obtaining information:

• Apply with a request independently to the nearest branch of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or with the help of a legal representative who has a notarized power of attorney;
• Write a letter of inquiry to the territorial department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation in your state.

With a personal visit to the department, information can be obtained on the day of contact. You must have a civil or foreign passport with you. The notarization of the power of attorney for the legal representative is drawn up in one of the countries of the Minsk Agreement and has the official seals of this state. Translation into Russian is not required.

A written application is sent to the department of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with the help of a proxy or by mail to the head of the office of the department in the applicant's country of residence.

In free form, you must specify the following data:

• FULL NAME;
• Floor;
• Citizenship;
• Date of birth;
• Passport data of the requested person (civil or foreign passport number);
• The request to inform in the response letter about the presence / absence of a ban on entry and its reasons;

The term for consideration of the request is up to 10 working days. Having copies of the applicant's identity documents will speed up the process. The answer is sent to the person by mail within the prescribed period.

In 2016, the FMS was disbanded, and its functions were transferred to the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The issues of migration, registration and stay of citizens of foreign states in the Russian Federation, including the appointment and lifting of a ban on entry, are now within the competence of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Addresses of the representative offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the CIS countries:

• Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, st. Manushyan, 72;
• Republic of Abkhazia, Sukhum, st. Lakoba, 103;
• Republic of Belarus, Minsk, st. Novovilenskaya, 1A;
• Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, st. Baraeva, 4;
• Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, Manas Ave., 55;
• Republic of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, st. Abuali ibn Sino 29/31;
• Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, st. Nukus, d. 83;
• Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, st. Shchusev, 85;
• Republic of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, avenue Saparmurat Turkmenbashi, 11;
• Ukraine, Kiev, st. Kutuzov, 8;

It is necessary to clarify the time of reception of visitors on migration issues in advance by phone or on the department's website.

How to check a passport for a ban on entry to Russia online

On the basis of the website services.fms.gov.ru, a service has been launched for checking the availability of restrictions on foreigners wishing to enter the territory of Russia. Lists with the names of violators are updated daily with information from the FMS. The website does not receive data on violators from the FSB, Rospotrebnadzor, and the Drug Control Department.

It is proposed to enter data in several fields. Sections marked with an asterisk are required.

To improve the accuracy of the information and speed up the processing time of the request, it is better to enter data in all cells:

1. The first two cells are filled in in Latin, the rest in Russian;
2. Date format - day, month, year;
3. When entering an identity document, it is proposed to choose a civil or foreign passport;
4. At the end of the page, a numeric code is entered in a special field;
5. Only after that the "Send request" button is pressed.

The result of the check can be viewed immediately. If the service shows that there is a refusal to enter, then with the probability 90 % you won't be able to cross the border. The number of requests per day is not limited.

The information received does not guarantee a foreign citizen 100% accuracy and for reference only. For legally accurate information, you should contact the migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs personally or send a request by mail.

Is it possible to bypass the ban

It is difficult to appeal against the refusal on your own. It is necessary to be a specialist in the field of migration legislation. If you enlist the help of a lawyer and file a claim with the court or the head of the main department of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on migration issues, then within one or two months the ban can be revised.

Firms offering the service of lifting the restriction within a few days use fraudulent schemes. Those who seek their help run the risk of losing money or extending the ban.

The ban on foreigners from entering Russia is a temporary measure. In the presence of circumstances (close relatives in the Russian Federation, serious illnesses requiring highly qualified assistance), the decision is subject to appeal in court. Sometimes the Russian sanitary service imposes time limits for entire countries. This is due to epidemics, terrorist threats from representatives of these states.