On April 1, 2025 amendments to Russia's Administrative Code introduce enhanced verification of migrants' marital status in deportation cases
On April 1, 2025, the Russian State Duma received a
draft law aimed at combating sham marriages involving foreign citizens. The proposed amendments would require courts to conduct more thorough checks when considering deportation orders.Under the new legislation, judges will no longer accept marriage certificates as sole proof of a genuine union. The draft law modifies Part 4.8 of Article 4.1 of Russia's Administrative Code, which currently considers family ties when deciding on deportation. If adopted, courts must now verify:
- evidence of cohabitation
- shared household management
- duration of the marital relationship
According to the explanatory note, the initiative seeks to protect Russian citizens and foreign nationals in legitimate marriages while closing loopholes for those attempting to avoid deportation through fraudulent unions.
The current legal framework only requires confirmation of a registered marriage in administrative deportation cases. These amendments address this gap by introducing substantive verification requirements.
We will continue monitoring the draft law's progress and provide updates on significant developments.
Background: On October 26, 2024, in Russia was extended the minimum marriage duration required for simplified Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) applications with Russian citizens.
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