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RUSSIA: Immigration Authorities Reorganised
April 28, 2016
Business travellers could see a disruption to immigration services across Russia in the coming months, as the Russian President has signed a decree which became effective on 5th April. This will result in the reorganisation of federal immigration authorities in…
Read MoreRUSSIA: Passport Validity Requirement Eased for Highly Qualified Specialists
February 16, 2016
Effective 19th February 2016, foreign nationals applying for an initial or renewal Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) work permit to Russia must hold a passport valid for one year, rather than the three years validity currently required. Background Compliance with the…
Read MoreRUSSIA: Recent Immigration Developments
February 8, 2016
The Bank of Russia has defined minimum requirements for medical insurance for foreign national employees which will take effect on 1st May 2016. In addition, effective 1st January 2016, work permit holders applying to amend their work permits more than…
Read MoreRUSSIA: Ban on Turkish Citizens
December 2, 2015
Due to recent incidents, Russia has reacted with a presidential order (order 585), issued on the 28th November 2015, confirming a ban on Turkish citizens to enter Russia. The ban will commend the 1st January 2016. The ban will not affect…
Read MoreRUSSIA: Schengen Visa Biometrics Introduced for Russian Nationals
September 3, 2015
Russian nationals applying for Schengen visas will soon be required to submit their biometric data, including fingerprints and digital photos. Press secretary of the European Union Delegation in Russia, Soren Liborius, confirmed that the Schengen Visa Information System (VIS) will…
Read MoreRUSSIA: Changes to Immigration Regulations
December 11, 2014
In 2015, Russia will be making several changes, the most important as outlined below, to their immigration policies by use of Federal Law number 357-FL. Highly Qualified Specialists The Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) program was introduced in 2010 and allows…
Read MoreRUSSIA: Knowledge of Russian language, law and history now needed to obtain permanent residence
May 19, 2014
From 1st January 2015, foreign nationals wishing to obtain permanent residence in Russia, or to renew or obtain a work permit, will be required to provide a certificate from an accredited institution, evidencing their knowledge of Russian language, basic legal…
Read MoreChange of visa application centre provider in the Russian Federation
March 20, 2014
From today Thursday 20th March, UK visa application centres operated by VFS in the Russian Federation will begin closing. This is due to VFS"s contract with the Home Office coming to an end at the end of March. New visa…
Read MoreRussia: Immigration authorities to revoke quotas for non compliant employers
February 13, 2013
Russian immigration authorities will now be able to withdraw quota allocations to employ foreign workers in Russia, if the employer who receives the quota is found to be in breach of Russian labour and tax laws, including the Labour Code.…
Read MoreRussia: Changes to Immigration Laws
February 7, 2013
What has changed? A series of changes to Russian immigration laws have recently been announced by the Russian Federal Migration Service (FMS) which will include the creation of a new Investment Visitor Visa and tougher penalties for non-compliance. Some of…
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