Russia expands deportation list for labor migrants
A law enhancing the liability of foreigners who travel to Russia for work for violating migration laws has entered into force.
Russia expands deportation list for labor migrants
According to the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the new norms came into force on November 3, 2026.
The number of articles in the Code of Administrative Offences providing for administrative deportation in addition to fines has increased from 22 to 45.
In particular:
failure to comply with the requirements of a police officer or a serviceman guarding the state border;
petty hooliganism and breach of public order;
violation of the rules for holding public events;
dissemination of information on the Internet that offends human dignity and public morality;
discrimination based on sex, race, nationality, language, age, religion, and other characteristics;
promotion of Nazi and extremist symbols, distribution of extremist materials;
violation of state of emergency, anti-terrorist operation, or martial law regulations.
In addition, the list of offenses for which deportation cannot be replaced by another type of punishment has also been expanded. In particular, offenses related to drug trafficking have been included in it.
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma, emphasized that those arriving in Russia must comply with the law, know the Russian language, and respect the country's culture and traditions. These measures are reportedly aimed at enhancing public safety and establishing order in the sphere of migration.