2025 Russian law proposes 1-month hotel/hostel registration limit for
foreign workers with patents. Learn how this affects employers, penalties for
non-compliance (Art. 18.8-18.9 КоАП РФ), and legal alternatives for
migrant housing
From March 1, 2025, employment contracts for
foreign workers in Russia will be limited to 1 year (exceptions: highly
qualified specialists). Learn about the new law, employer obligations, and
document requirements
Learn about Russia's expanded repatriation program in 2025 for former
USSR citizens from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Ukraine, Latvia and Estonia.
Discover benefits, required documents, and how to apply through Gosuslugi
The Russian Ministry of Health proposes to introduce administrative fines for doctors and medical institutions for violating the procedure for medical examination
Explanations from the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding the length of stay of foreign citizens who arrived in Russia without a visa on the basis of international treaties
On January 21, 2025, a draft law was submitted to the State Duma of Russia to exclude foreign citizens from the list of persons entitled to personal income tax deductions
Foreign citizens included in the register of controlled persons must regulate their legal status in Russia or leave the territory of Russia before April 30, 2025
On January 9, 2025, a law came into force establishing the deadlines for leaving Russia for persons who no longer have Russian citizenship, as well as changing the conditions for obtaining a residence permit in Russia