The Migration Department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Moscow Region (address: Moscow, Solyanka St., 9) has introduced an additional notice for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs who issue invitations for the entry of foreign citizens into the Russian Federation (including for the "business" visa category).
The main change: another written notice, which the general director of the inviting party must sign personally, is now included in the package of mandatory documents.
The content of the notice is a warning about administrative and other liability for failure to fulfill the legally established measures. These measures are aimed at ensuring that the invited foreigner complies with the rules of stay (residence) on the territory of Russia.
The legal basis for the requirement is the Regulation approved by Russian Government Decree No. 1428 dated September 15, 2020 (clause 2). It details the obligations of the inviting party, including monitoring the foreigner's timely migration registration, compliance with the stated purposes of the visit, and the duration of stay.
This measure is aimed at increasing the responsibility of companies that invite foreign citizens and strengthening control over migration processes. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the text of the notice in advance and take this new requirement into account when planning to process documents for foreign employees or partners.
Frequently asked questions:
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What notice now needs to be signed at the Migration Department on Solyanka?
This is a document in which the inviting party confirms that it has been warned about its liability for the foreigner's compliance with the rules of stay in Russia. -
When processing which documents is this required?
The requirement applies when submitting documents for processing entry invitations for foreign citizens, including for obtaining business visas. -
Who should sign this notice?
The notice is signed by an authorized representative of the legal entity or individual entrepreneur acting as the inviting party. -
What specific liability is being referred to?
It refers to administrative liability under Article 18.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation ("Violation of the rules of stay in Russia"), as well as the obligation to reimburse expenses related to the deportation of the foreigner, if required due to the fault of the inviting party.
For more information, please contact the consultants of the Confidence Group company.
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