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8 September 2024

Illegal provision of temporary residence permits, residence permits or Russian citizenship to migrants is proposed to be punished by imprisonment for up to 7 years

On September 3, 2024, a draft law on criminal liability for illegal registration of temporary residence permits, residence permits and Russian citizenship was submitted to the State Duma of Russia

3 September 2024

The EU introduces new border crossing rules that will apply to both visa and visa-free entry

On November 10, 2024, EU will launch a new entry and exit system - passports will no longer be stamped

3 September 2024

A number of draft laws on the legal status of migrants have been submitted to the State Duma of Russia

Deputies of A Just Russia have submitted three more draft laws proposing to tighten the rules for the stay of foreign citizens in Russia

30 August 2024

Foreign citizens are proposed to be banned from working in a number of economic sectors

On July 31, 2024, a draft law was submitted to the State Duma of Russia to ban foreign citizens from carrying out a number of activities in Russia

30 August 2024

Foreign citizens may be required to undergo fingerprinting upon entry to Russia

On August 15, 2024, a bill on submitting biometric data upon entry to Russia was submitted to the State Duma of Russia

30 August 2024

3 new laws on the status of migrants in Russia have been published

On August 8, 2024, laws were published on the expulsion regime, on the right of the police to expel migrants, as well as on the obligation of new Russian citizens to register for military service

30 August 2024

Citizens of countries with "destructive policies" will be granted a temporary residence permit without a Russian language exam

On August 19, 2024, the Decree of the President of Russia was published, giving the right to citizens of a number of countries to obtain a temporary residence permit in Russia in a simplified manner

4 August 2024

China and Russia introduce further simplifications of mutual travel for citizens

On July 24, 2024, a document was published introducing the possibility of obtaining multiple-entry visas for certain categories of citizens of both countries into the treaty between China and Russia

4 August 2024

It is proposed to expel family members of migrants who violate Russian legislation from Russia along with them

A draft law submitted to the State Duma of Russia on July 31, 2024 proposes to expel and deport family members along with foreigners

4 August 2024

Migrant children may be deprived of the right to receive a temporary residence permit and residence permit together with their parents

On July 31, 2024, a draft law was introduced to the State Duma of Russia that abolishes a number of grounds for the stay and residence of minor children of labor migrants in Russia

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