On October 11, 2025, Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 659 dated September 5, 2025, which introduces important changes to the rules of stay for foreign citizens in Russia, comes into force. The document, published on September 30, assigns specific powers to recently created structures, marking a new stage in the work of the country's migration system.
The key transformations concern the areas of responsibility of the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (the Service for Citizenship and Registration of Foreign Citizens), established by a Presidential Decree in April 2025 (more detail in our news).
According to the new order, this body is now authorized to:
- Make decisions on suspending work patents in a specific region of Russia;
- Organize the repatriation of foreign sailors from Russian territory.
Another significant change affects the interaction of foreign citizens with specialized services. The Passport and Visa Service (PVS) and the Moscow Migration Center (MMC) are officially granted the authority to accept from migrants the medical documents confirming they have undergone the mandatory medical examination.
Thus, Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 659 systematizes the work of departments and services, making migration processes more structured and clear for all participants.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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What is the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?
Answer: This is the Service for Citizenship and Registration of Foreign Citizens, established within the structure of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in April 2025 by Presidential Decree No. 205. -
Who now makes the decision to suspend a work patent?
Answer: Starting October 11, 2025, the decision to suspend the issuance or validity of a work patent in a specific region of Russia will be made by the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. -
Where should medical documents for migrants now be submitted?
Answer: According to the new order, the Passport and Visa Service and the Moscow Migration Center are officially authorized to accept medical documents from foreigners confirming they have undergone the medical examination, for subsequent transfer to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. -
When does Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 659 come into force?
Answer: The official effective date for Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 659 is October 11, 2025.
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