Deputies of the State Duma of Russia, during the spring session, are preparing to adopt a package of draft laws that dramatically tighten the rules for the stay of foreign nationals. Among the proposals is the introduction of a provision allowing the revocation of a permanent residence permit (PRP) or temporary residence permit (TRP) for labor migrants who have worked less than 10 months in a calendar year.
What will change for foreign workers
If the new law is adopted, it will have serious consequences for those who cannot confirm full-time employment. If a foreign national holding a TRP or PRP works legally for less than 10 months in a year (in total), their status will be revoked. This measure is aimed at combating "dead souls" in migration databases and encouraging official employment.
In addition, according to accompanying draft laws, requirements for the minimum income threshold are being tightened. Labor migrants will be required to support themselves and their minor children at a level no lower than the regional subsistence minimum multiplied by a coefficient.
How income will be checked
The state is moving toward automated control. An automated data exchange will be established between the Federal Tax Service (FTS) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD). Tax authorities will send quarterly reports on migrants' earnings to the MVD.
Additional restrictions for migrants' children
The draft law also proposes introducing restrictions for migrant families. Children of foreign nationals will be allowed to remain in Russia only for the duration of the parent's work permit (patent). Moreover, parents will have to pay a fixed advance personal income tax payment not only for themselves but also for each child. As soon as a child turns 18, they are required, within 30 days, to either independently obtain a patent and pay taxes or leave Russia.
When to expect changes
Since the State Duma's spring session runs from January to July, a vote on the draft law could take place in the coming months. Given that the State Migration Policy Concept is designed for 2026–2030, it is expected that the new rules will take effect either immediately after official publication in 2026 or from January 1, 2027.
Frequently asked questions:
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Why can a permanent residence permit be revoked in 2026?
In 2026, under the new bill being considered by the State Duma, a permanent residence permit may be revoked if a labor migrant has worked officially for less than 10 months in a calendar year. Another basis will be the lack of income or an income level below the regional subsistence minimum per family member. -
How will migrants' incomes be checked?
An automated data exchange will be introduced between the Federal Tax Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The tax service will quarterly transfer to the MVD information on the amounts of taxes paid and the foreign national's income. If data are missing or income is below the subsistence minimum, revocation of the PRP will follow. -
What are the income requirements for obtaining a permanent residence permit?
A foreign national must confirm that their income (or their family's income) for each month is no lower than the regional subsistence minimum.
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