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The President signed a law on the issuance of Russian visas without the principle of reciprocity, as well as on the simplification of the procedure for issuing

The Ministry of Internal Affairs offered foreigners who remained in the Russian Federation due to coronavirus restrictions to settle the period of stay in Russia until June 15 

Turkish authorities simplify entry rules from June 1, 2021

Review of the draft Federal Law "On the conditions of entry (exit) and stay (residence) in the Russian Federation of foreign citizens and stateless persons" 

The MIA approved the regulations for issuing passports of a citizen of the Russian Federation outside Russia

A new algorithm for foreign citizens who come to Russia on business trips and to implement investment projects has been approved 

Changes in the list of foreign citizens who are not subject to restrictions on entry to the Russian Federation 

The government amended the list of foreign nationals who are not subject to restrictions on entry into Russia

From 1 June, Germany will resume issuing visas to Russian citizens 

The Ministry of Labour reminds employers how to proceed when an employee's patent expires 

The government has changed the procedure for registration at the place of residence and stay 

State Duma passes in first reading a bill simplifying entry procedures for close relatives of Russian citizens 

From 25 May, Russia resumes flight connections with Iceland, Malta, Mexico, Portugal and Saudi Arabia 

The Ministry of Labour revised the distribution of quotas for invitations and work permits between the regions 

Obtaining a tourist visa to Spain 

US Embassy stops issuing non-diplomatic visas to Russian citizens from 12 May 

Foreign citizenship or residence permit will be grounds for dismissal from the civil service 

Russian president orders simplified procedure for issuing residence permits and citizenship to a range of foreigners 

New algorithm for attracting foreign nationals to the Russian economy approved 

Deputies have introduced a bill in the State Duma on conditions for decisions to restrict entry of foreigners into Russia 

The Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma on issuing residence permits in exchange for investments 

The Ministry of Construction has clarified the procedure for attracting foreign nationals to work in construction 

Non-working days of Confidence Group in May 

Russia and Namibia reach agreement to relax visa requirements 

The Moscow Labour Department has clarified the procedure for filing an application on the need to hire foreign workers 

Confidence Group experts have given a comment on the possibility of UK citizens entering Russia 

3 days left to give notice on payment of salaries or remuneration to highly qualified people 

Russians released from a ten-day lockdown after arriving in Abu Dhabi 

Operation of the MIA of Russia in Moscow and Moscow Region and MMC Sakharovo during the May holidays 

Domodedovo Airport starts issuing vaccination passport 

From 1 May, only new treasury details for paying advance payments of personal income tax on a patent are applicable 

Russian citizens arriving from abroad will be required to take the COVID-19 test twice 

Ministry of Internal Affairs clarifies call for CIS countries to move irregular migrants out of Russia 

Changes in the list of foreign citizens who are not subject to restrictions on entry to the Russian Federation 

WHO recommends not restricting entry to countries for the unvaccinated 

Estonia will resume flights with Russia from 25 April 2021 

Extension of restrictions on air links with the UK until 1 June 2021 

Additional support measures for tourists and tour operators 

Government approves validity of certificates of proficiency in Russian language, history and basics of legislation 

Government commission approves draft law on simplified procedure for issuing residence permits to investors 

New rules from Rospotrebnadzor for Russian citizens arriving in Russia 

From April 15, 2021 air traffic with Turkey and Tanzania is restricted 

Changes in the procedure for employment of foreigners studying on a full-time basis in Russian educational organizations 

Clarifications on organization of entry into Russia specialists in the industry of rare, rare-earth, precious metals and stones 

Dactyloscopy, medical examinations and other future responsibilities of visa-free migrants 

The Moscow Multifunctional Migration Centre opens a representative office in Uzbekistan 

By 30 April, notification of the payment of salaries or remuneration to highly qualified specialists must be made 

Changes in the list of foreign citizens who are not subject to restrictions on entry to the Russian Federation 

Additional requirements for the Guarantee Letter of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Moscow Region

The suspension of terms related to the stay and residence of foreign nationals in Russia is phased out