Starting from Monday, Russians who find themselves subject to travel bans will be required to surrender their passports to authorities within five days following notification, as outlined in a government decree.
According to Russian legislation, travel bans can be imposed on various individuals, including conscripts, Federal Security Service (FSB) employees, convicts, or those with access to state secrets or "information of special importance."
The surrendered passport will be securely held by the issuing authorities, such as the interior ministry or foreign ministry.
Upon the lifting of the travel ban, individuals can retrieve their passports by submitting an application, as stipulated by the government decree.
In cases where travel restrictions are based on conscription for military or alternative civilian service, individuals must additionally present a military ID along with proof of completed service.
In March, the Financial Times reported, citing unnamed sources close to the matter, that Russia's security services were seizing passports belonging to senior officials and executives of state-owned companies to prevent overseas travel.
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