Update on Migration Policy for Foreign Nationals in Russia
Russia lengthens timeline for migrants to lawfully dwell within the nation till September 10th
Get the lowdown on the hot new migration rules that have hit Russia!
Deadline Extension: A Reprieve for Foreign Nationals
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended the grace period for foreign nationals who have broken migration rules. Instead of packing their bags by April 30, they now have until September 10, 2025[2][4] to sort out their status or bid adieu to the country.
Consequences: A Word to the Wise
Pardon the Russian accent, but here's the deal: breaking these rules is no longer a walk in the park. New regulations grant police the power to deport migrant workers without court hearings, potentially in a whirlwind 48 hours[5]. Plus, labor migrants can find themselves facing shorter leashes, as they can be detained for checks under a new migration search regime, with restrictions on their movement, such as house arrest, if required[5].
Increased Control: Tightening the Screws
These new policies aim to tighten the bolts on migration regulations, ultimately leading to an increased crackdown on foreign workers[3][5]. It's mussels tight, folks!
Other Changes: A Few Tweaks Here and There
There are a few other updates that might catch your eye. For starters, there are amendments to the Federal Law on Entry to and Exit from the Russian Federation. These tweaks include extending temporary stays for certain groups, such as participants in the State Programme to Assist Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots Living Abroad, and their families, as well as adjustments for foreign workers servicing technical equipment in Russia[1].
Ukrainians: A Special Case
Ukrainian citizens living in Russian-occupied zones have a new hurdle to jump: they mustevolve into Russian denizens by September 10, 2025, or risk being considered foreigners and, well, waving their goodbyes[3]. However, this could be complicated by the absence of diplomatic ties with Ukraine.
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- If you're a foreign national living in Russia, you should inform yourself about the extended deadline for sorting out your migration status, which is now until September 10, 2025.
- Be aware that breaking migration rules now comes with stricter consequences, such as possible deportation without a court hearing within 48 hours and increased monitoring under the new migration search regime.
- The Russian government is supposed to implement more stringent migration policies, aiming to tighten control over foreign workers and boost overall regulation.
- The policy-and-legislation landscape has seen a few changes, like amendments to the Federal Law on Entry to and Exit from the Russian Federation, involving adjustments for certain groups and technical workers, and specific implications for Ukrainians living in Russian-occupied zones.
