As of March 1, 2027, the minimum salary for highly qualified specialists (HQS) will rise to RUB 717,000. Confidence Group reminds employers to prepare for the changes and outlines alternative employment options for foreign staff.
Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has approved new notification forms for the hiring and dismissal of foreign nationals, with the changes taking effect on 1 September 2026
Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Sweden are tightening entry rules: holders of old non-biometric passports are advised to replace their documents in advance
Starting February 1, 2027, amendments to the rules governing the stay of foreign nationals in Russia will take effect, tightening requirements for obtaining permits and introducing new obligations for migrants
The government of Montenegro has approved amendments to its visa legislation, abolishing the visa-free regime for citizens of Russia and Belarus from November 1, 2026
The ministry will approve the lists of professions eligible for simplified permanent residence permits and determine the cases in which migrants may work outside the region where their work permit was issued
Starting June 30, 2026, a new state information resource has been launched in Russia, consolidating all data on migrants into a single database to simplify control and access to public services