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30 April 2026

Experiment on digital control of foreign nationals’ entry into Russia extended until the end of 2027

Migration experiment in Russia extended until 2027: new entry rules and digital control

30 April 2026

Truck drivers from CIS countries and Georgia get extended stay in Russia to 180 days

The Russian government has extended the temporary stay period for international truck drivers to six months starting June 30, 2026

28 April 2026

Russian government introduces five-year residency requirement for child benefits for foreigners

Foreign citizens who have obtained Russian citizenship will need five years of permanent residence in the country to qualify for child benefits

3 April 2026

Italy introduces electronic visas for Russians from June 1, 2026

Processing times will be reduced to 5 days, but in-person document submission remains

1 April 2026

Reminder about the start of the reporting period for submitting salary notifications for HQS

Reminder about the start of the reporting period for submitting salary notifications for HQS for Q1 2026

23 March 2026

Interior Ministry to approve new notification forms for foreign employees and HQS starting 2026

Starting September 1, 2026, the forms for notifications regarding the hiring and dismissal of foreign nationals, as well as salary reporting for highly qualified specialists, will change

10 March 2026

Time limit lifted: applying for a russian passport for residents of new regions becomes indefinite

Vladimir Putin has signed a decree removing the deadline for submitting documents for Russian citizenship for persons living in the DPR, LPR, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions

5 March 2026

Russia seeks to tighten immigration rules for convicted crimes

A criminal record certificate from the country of origin may become mandatory for all migrants starting in 2026

5 March 2026

EAEU court rules: migrant workers' families will not automatically receive compulsory health insurance in Russia

Emergency medical care will remain free, but compulsory insurance now depends on national laws and bilateral agreements

26 February 2026

Russia to launch operator for attracting foreign professionals in April 2026

The Agency for Strategic Initiatives will establish a new structure that will serve as a single window for impatriates ready to relocate to Russia and share traditional values

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