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21 July 2026

Russia Launches "Digital Profile of a Foreign Citizen": What Changes for Migrants from June 30

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

10 July 2026

Law adopted: income requirements for foreign workers, including HQS, to change from 2027

Increase in the salary threshold for HQS to 717,000 rubles from March 1, 2027, indexation of requirements, tighter income controls for holders of temporary residence permits/permanent residence permits, and new rules for paying taxes for children

2 July 2026

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

Reminder: start of the reporting period for submitting HQS salary notifications for Q2 2026

29 June 2026

Law on multiple increase in state duties for migrants signed by president

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law providing for a significant increase in state duties in the migration sphere

9 June 2026

The deadline for medical examination of migrants has been reduced to 30 days

Migrants in Russia will be required to undergo medical examination within 30 days, and for evasion – deportation and a fine of up to 50,000 rubles

3 June 2026

Putin signs decree requiring a certificate of no criminal record for obtaining Russian citizenship

New rules introduce a mandatory certificate of no criminal record for all foreign nationals starting June 1, 2026, but an exception is provided for citizens of Ukraine and stateless persons who resided in that country

3 June 2026

Putin simplifies obtaining Russian citizenship for residents of Transnistria

Residents of Transnistria will be able to obtain a Russian passport without exams and a five-year residency requirement

26 May 2026

State fees for migrants in 2026: new rates and benefits from July 1

The Russian government has submitted a draft law to the State Duma that significantly increases fees for citizenship, residence permits, and visas

20 May 2026

From May 11, 2026, Russians can travel to Saudi Arabia without a visa

Russia and Saudi Arabia have introduced a visa-free regime for tourist trips of up to 90 days from May 11, 2026

20 May 2026

State Duma tightens control over migrants: permanent residency may be revoked for working less than a full year

Foreign nationals face possible revocation of their residency permits if their total employment over a calendar year is less than 10 months

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