Russia has again allowed children to enter Abkhazia with a birth certificate.
The Border Service of the FSB of Russia has resumed allowing children under 14 years old to enter Abkhazia and South Ossetia with a birth certificate. This measure will be in effect until the end of 2027. This was reported by the newspaper "Kommersant" citing the press service of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Previously, until January 20, Russian children could enter five countries without a foreign passport — Abkhazia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and South Ossetia. After that, the rules were tightened. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained the changes as a fight against the illegal export of children using someone else's or forged birth certificates.
The Russian Union of Travel Industry had previously appealed for the return of the previous entry rules for Abkhazia and Belarus. Corresponding letters were sent to the Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and to the President's Administration.
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Russia has again allowed children to enter Abkhazia with a birth certificate.
Russian children under 14 years old will again be able to cross the border with Abkhazia and South Ossetia using their birth certificates. The decision will be in effect until the end of 2027.
