Portal “Gosuslugi” can be an analogue of a passport on a smartphone

However, the use of such a service will not be mandatory. Also, this decision cannot replace the main document – the passport.

Use of the service may be appropriate for verifying age in stores or for validating free travel entitlement to receive discounts, when participating in restricted-entry events, and to enter office centers with a pass system.

“At the same time, the digital solution will not replace the main document and its use will not be mandatory,” the Ministry of Digital Development said.