On 30 March 2017, the Protocol between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of the South African Republic on mutual cancellation of visa requirements for owners...

Russia has introduced a temporary procedure allowing foreign nationals to extend their visas and residence permits in the context of the coronavirus epidemic.

Migration registration of foreign citizens was introduced in Russia in 2007.

In accordance with governmental decree No. 3675-p, family members of HQS employees may enter Russia.

No later than April 30th, employers must notify the immigration authorities about the whole gross income per month (before taxes) of their Highly Qualified Specialist

On 26th May 2008 the Moscow branch of the Federal Migration Service temporarily stopped accepting new applications for work permits for non-Russian employees.

The new rules for entering the Russian Federation through border checkpoints in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region enter into effect on October 1, 2019.

On 25 July 2008 a new Administrative Regulation came into force issuing conclusions with regard to attracting a foreign work force and issuing work permits for foreign citizens .

On Oct. 24, 2021, the U.S. Department of State updated its Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) concerning the status of Russian nationals.

Most dependents of foreign nationals seeking employment in Russia are no longer eligible to obtain Dependent status.

Foreign citizens will have to undergo migration registration within one day of arrival in Russia during the FIFA competitions.

In response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, several governments in neighboring countries have paused the issuance of visas for Russian nationals and suspended entry for the time being.

Russia will grant entry for citizens of 52 countries through e-visas on January 1, 2021...

On 21 September 2022, the government of Russia introduced an executive order that aims to partially mobilize citizens of the Russian Federation.

On 16 March 2020, the Russian Government ordered the temporary restriction of entry into the country by foreign nationals and stateless individuals

The expected date of enforcement has been further delayed and, according to news reports, it is now expected to be December 8, 2024 (being the 25th anniversary of the Russia-Belarus Union State agreement).

New temporary migration registration rules are in effect in Russia for the FIFA Confederations Cup.

The Russian Ministry of Labor and Social Development has added professions to the list of those exempt from a quota, including engineer-programmer

We advise you of the following important changes affecting foreign citizens' stay and residence in Russia in connection with the holding of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Die Rechtsvorschriften über die Rechtsstellung ausländischer Staatsangehöriger in der Russischen Föderation[1] wurden geändert, insbesondere werden zusätzliche Pflichten für Unternehmen eingeführt ...