From October 1, 2026, a new procedure for checking the income of foreign citizens engaged in labor activity comes into force in Russia. The corresponding order of the Russian MIA dated 09/15/2026 No. 728 has been published on the legal information portal (we previously wrote about the submission of the draft of this order for discussion).
The new norms were developed in pursuance of amendments to Federal Law No. 115-FZ "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation." From October 1, 2026, the tax authorities will begin transmitting to the MIA information on migrants' income for three, six, nine, and twelve months of the calendar year, as well as data on the amount of professional income for the year (for more details, see our news).
Essence of the innovations
Regional MIA units will check whether the income level of migrants complies with the established requirements. If a foreign worker has no official income or its amount is below the established threshold (taking into account the regional coefficient and dependents), this will become grounds for annulling the patent or work permit.
How the verification mechanism will work
The procedure is launched on the basis of data entering the migration registration GIS from the Federal Tax Service. The FTS will transmit information on the amounts of payments and remuneration accrued to foreigners according to insurance contribution calculations for 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of the calendar year.
The decision to conduct a check is made within 3 working days from the moment information is received from the tax authorities. As part of the check, MIA officials will be able to send requests to bodies and organizations that have data on the foreign citizen's income.
Timeframes and restrictions
The total period for conducting the check may not exceed 30 working days from the day the decision to order it is made. Notification of the results is sent to the migrant on the next day after the decision is made - through an electronic document or the "Gosuslugi" portal.
What this means for employers and migrants
The innovations are aimed at strengthening migration and tax control. The law on the basis of which the order was issued was adopted by the State Duma in July 2026 and introduces regular data exchange between the FTS, SFR, and MIA. The absence of information on income or income below the norm on average for each month of the reporting period will entail the non-issuance, non-renewal, or annulment of a patent, as well as the non-issuance or annulment of a work permit.
Frequently asked questions:
1. From what date will the MIA begin checking migrants' income?
From October 1, 2026.
2. What happens if a migrant's income is below the subsistence minimum?
The patent or work permit may be annulled.
3. Who transmits data on migrants' income to the MIA?
The Federal Tax Service - data from insurance contribution calculations.
4. For what periods does the FTS transmit income information?
For 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of the calendar year, within no later than 45 days after the end of the period.
5. How much time is allotted for making the decision on the check?
3 working days from the moment information is received from the tax authorities.
6. What is the maximum period for conducting the check?
30 working days from the day the decision to conduct it is made.
7. How will the migrant be notified of the results of the check?
On the next day after the decision - through an electronic document or the "Gosuslugi" portal.
8. What is taken into account when calculating the required income level?
The regional subsistence minimum, the regional coefficient, and the presence of dependents.
9. Can a migrant obtain a patent again after annulment?
Yes, but not earlier than 1 year from the day of annulment.
10. Who is not covered by the new rules?
An exception is provided for citizens of the states participating in the treaty on the creation of the Union State and members of their families.
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