Starting July 1, 2025, Russia has implemented gradual mobile service restrictions for foreign nationals who haven't completed biometric registration in the Unified Biometric System (UBS). These measures affect all subscribers who obtained SIM cards before the law took effect.
Ministry of Labor Order No. 172n (effective April
27, 2025) reduces professions eligible for simplified Russian residence permits
(VZH) from 203 to 29. Learn which IT, engineering, and technical roles qualify,
excluded medical jobs, and key requirements for skilled migrants
Starting July 10, 2025, new rules for the Russian language test for labor migrants will come into force. Rosobrnadzor has significantly tightened the exam requirements for obtaining a work permit, patent, and other documents.
Since March 7, 2025, foreigners can complete migration registration via
Gosuslugi without visiting MFC. Step-by-step guide for online arrival
notification. Document preparation assistance from Confidence Group
New 2025 laws intensify checks on fake marriages with foreigners. How to
prove a genuine marriage? Required documents? Legal help with immigration
issues