On April 2, 2025, Russia established a new migration service - the Citizenship and Foreign Nationals Registration Service under the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), as per Presidential Decree № 205. This reform aims to simplify migration procedures, accelerate citizenship applications, and combat illegal immigration. Below are all key changes affecting foreigners, employers, and immigration agencies.
Key Changes in Russia's Migration System (2025)
1. New Specialized MVD Department
- Headed by the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs
- Responsible for: citizenship applications, foreigner registration, migration law compliance
2. Reform Objectives
- Improved efficiency of migration control
- Enhanced interagency cooperation (FSB, Ministry of Labor, etc.)
- Stricter measures against illegal immigration
3. Changes for Foreign Nationals
- Faster processing of TRP, residence permits, citizenship
- Digital services via Gosuslugi and MVD offices
- Tighter control over stay duration and work permits
Impact on Businesses and Employers
- Mandatory digital verification of employees' migration status
- Increased fines up to 1 million RUB for illegal employment
- New requirements for work patents (qualification proof)
Action Steps
For Foreigners:
- Renew registration and permits on time
- Check application status via new MVD online services
For Employers:
- Verify employees' legal work status
- Use official databases for compliance
Frequently asked questions
1. What's changing in Russian migration in 2025?
New Citizenship and Registration Service under MVD (Decree № 205).
2. How to get Russian citizenship in 2025?
Through the new MVD service (TRP → residence permit → citizenship).
3. What is Decree № 205?
Establishes digital migration control and interagency coordination.
4. How to check migration status?
Via MVD online services or local offices.
5. Documents for work patent?
Passport, migration card, application, health insurance, payment receipt.
6. Allowed stay without registration?
7 business days after entry.
7. How to avoid deportation?
Maintain valid documents and obey laws.
8. New residence permit rules?
Faster processing through digital systems.
9. What does MVD check?
Stay duration, work permits, legal status.
10. Legalizing after illegal entry?
Possible through court or repatriation programs.
11. TRP quotas 2025?
Set regionally (check MVD website).
12. Extending migration card?
Only by exiting/re-entering Russia.
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