Russia Introduces Bill to Tighten Migrant Residence Rules and Patent Access
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- •On February 21, 2026, the bill was introduced to the State Duma proposing new restrictions on migrants.
- •The bill includes a tax on migrants for each family member, introduced by Volodin on February 24, 2026.
- •The State Duma decided on February 24, 2026, to prioritize consideration of the bill tightening migration policy.
- •The bill proposes changes to the issuance conditions of patents and temporary residence permits (RVP) for migrants.
- •The legislation aims to ban patents for low-income migrants, limiting their legal work opportunities.
- •The bill clarifies conditions under which residence permits for migrants can be canceled.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the State Duma approves the bill with the tax on migrants for family members migrant workers and their families in Russia will face higher financial burdens, potentially reducing family reunification and increasing migrant labor costs.
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RURBC (RU)Володин внес законопроект о налоге для мигрантов за членов семьиRUKommersant (RU)Госдума приоритетно рассмотрит проект об ужесточении миграционной политикиRUInterfax (RU)Законопроект об изменении условий выдачи патентов и РВП мигрантам рассмотрят в приоритетном порядкеRURBC (RU)В Госдуму внесли законопроект о новых ограничениях для мигрантов