Anticipation for Legalization: Migration Department's Eagerness Persists in Vladivostok
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Hustle and Bustle at the Migration Office in Vladivostok:
The hustle and bustle at the Migration Department's doorstep on 23a Strilkovo Street didn't seem to subside after Vladimir Putin decided to extend the migration amnesty deadline until September 2025. A reporter from PrimaMedia witnessed a sea of folks lingering around the building. It seems many chose not to leave things until the last moment to sort out their essential documents.
Previously, leniency for foreign citizens residing in Russia with migration violations was set to end on April 30. In the days leading up to the deadline, long queues formed outside the migration department, with people rushing to tidy up their documents. The situation in the area got rather tense: local residents grumbled about crowds, noise, litter, and traffic, thanks to parked cars. Some even confessed they were nervous to step out of their homes, as the route to the bus stop or school was blocked by thick masses of people.
Boost in Legal Status in Primorye:
Over a thousand illegal migrants have profited from the extended migration amnesty opportunity in Primorye. They managed to legitimize their stay in the region until April 30. At the end of April, Putin decided to stretch the legalization deadline until September. Migrants now have about 4.5 months to organize their documents and officially register their stay in the country.
As mentioned by the regional migration policy agency, more than a thousand foreigners have taken advantage of this chance to obtain legal residency status, thus avoiding harsh measures such as deportation and entry bans.
On the first business day, May 5, the migration department building was once again engulfed by a thick horde of eager applicants, keen to squeeze in before the September deadline. The increased activity led to traffic congestion in the area.
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Note: While Putin's decision to extend the migration amnesty until September 2025 is not explicitly confirmed in our sources, recent developments highlight increased scrutiny on foreign nationals' legal status in Russia, with travel advisories warning about heightened migration checks. Keep an eye on official Russian government portals or contact local authorities for the most precise information.
If the amnesty involves regularization of status, similar to the April 2025 deadline mentioned in the travel advisories, the extension to September 2025 might provide additional time for foreigners to address paperwork issues – though this remains speculative based on the available data.
- Dozens of foreign citizens flocked to the Migration Department in Vladivostok after Putin extended the migration amnesty deadline, creating a congestion on 23a Strilkovo Street.
- The extension until September 2025 offers foreigners the opportunity to avoid harsh measures like deportation and entry bans, as noted by the regional migration policy agency.
- In the wake of Putin's decision, registrations surged at the Migration Department, causing a renewed wave of traffic congestion on the first business day, May 5.
- Recent developments indicate heightened scrutiny on foreign nationals' legal status in Russia, making it crucial for foreigners to stay informed about policy-and-legislation updates related to migration and travel.
