The authorities will introduce new state duties for migrants

Starting in September 2025, the authorities plan to introduce seven new state duties for migrants, according to the draft law of the Ministry of Finance (Izvestia has it). The document was approved by the relevant departments.

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We are talking only about foreigners from visa-eligible countries who arrived under a quota from the government.

In particular, foreigners will now have to pay 500 rubles for registration at their place of residence. The fee was also proposed to be charged for the extension of terms: for a temporary stay — 1 thousand rubles, for a work permit — 4.2 thousand rubles.

It is proposed to introduce fees for issuing duplicates of certain documents for foreigners and making changes to them. This will affect work permits for both migrants themselves and companies that attract foreigners, as well as patents. To receive a copy of the document or make amendments to it, you will need to pay 2.1 thousand rubles. At the same time, the grant or renewal of a patent will cost 4.2 thousand rubles.

Currently, foreigners need either a work permit (for those who have entered on a visa) or a patent (for visa-free ones) to find employment in the Russian Federation. A fee has already been provided for the first one, but not for the second one, although, in fact, this is a similar document.

In addition, the Ministry of Finance proposes to double the amount of the state fee for registration of foreigners at the place of residence — from 420 rubles to 1 thousand. According to the explanatory note, this is necessary to strengthen control against the background of significant migration flows. According to the agency's estimates, the innovations will bring an additional 17 billion rubles to the budget.

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