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13 November 2024

Illegal presence of migrants in Russia will be recognized as an aggravating circumstance

On November 9, 2024, a law was published recognizing illegal presence in Russia of a foreign citizen who has committed a crime as an aggravating circumstance

12 November 2024

Russian language exams for foreign citizens can only be taken in government institutions

From December 10, 2024, certificates of knowledge of the Russian language, history and legislation of Russia will only be issued by institutions from the list approved by the Government

12 November 2024

People who did not take the oath will be deprived of Russian citizenship

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded that from November 23, 2024, foreign citizens who received Russian citizenship and did not undergo the oath-taking procedure will be deprived of citizenship

6 November 2024

Delays in issuing business and work invitations to enter Russia in Moscow

Delays in issuing entry invitations for foreign citizens at the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Pokrovka, 42)

31 October 2024

The cost of a work patent in Moscow will increase in 2025

In 2025, the cost of a patent for foreign citizens will increase by 20%

29 October 2024

Law on toughening penalties for organizing illegal migration adopted

On October 29, 2024, the Russian State Duma adopted a law on criminal penalties of up to 15 years in prison for organizing illegal migration

29 October 2024

Moscow may experimentally introduce electronic ID cards for migrants as early as next year

Sergey Sobyanin announced that as early as 2025, electronic migrant cards will be introduced in Moscow as part of an experiment

29 October 2024

How to check a foreign citizen's documents on Gosuslugi portal

An employer can check the validity of a foreign citizen's documents on multifunctional portal "Gosuslugi"

29 October 2024

Russia may expand the grounds for obtaining a residence permit

A draft law has been prepared on simplified obtaining of a residence permit in Russia for all graduates of Russian universities

28 October 2024

Law on combating fictitious marriages is published

On October 26, 2024, a law was published establishing the period of marriage with a Russian citizen required to obtain a temporary residence permit outside the quota to 3 years

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