In brief
Russia has extended the validity period of migration documents expiring between 15 March and 15 June 2020.
Russia eases rules for foreign employees
Russia has extended the validity period of migration documents expiring between 15 March and 15 June 2020, including:1
- visas, temporary residence permits, permanent residence permits;
- individual work permits, patents, employers’ permissions to hire foreign employees;
- individual migration cards.
Foreign employees may continue working based on the above documents.
Additionally, during this period, companies are allowed to hire foreign persons who have no patents or work permits (subject to certain limitations).
Moscow extends restrictions and tightens the system of digital passes
The restrictions imposed 13 April on the work of organizations, including restrictions on visits by individuals, have been extended until 1 May.2
New rules on digital travel passes take effect 22 April 20203 , with additional requirements for the use of multipasses for travelling to work:
- only electronic travel cards may be used for public transport (other kinds of tickets are not allowed);
- details of the electronic travel card must be added to the pass;
- passes must be obtained at least 5 hours before the first trip.
This LEGAL ALERT is issued to inform Baker McKenzie clients and other interested parties of legal developments that may affect or otherwise be of interest to them. The comments above do not constitute legal or other advice and should not be regarded as a substitute for specific advice in individual cases.
1 Decree of the Russian President of 18.04.2020 N 274 “On temporary measures to resolve the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation in connection with the threat of the further spread of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19)”
2 Decree of the Mayor of Moscow “On Amending the Decree of the Mayor of Moscow of 11.04.2020 No. 43-UM.”
2 Decree of the Mayor of Moscow “On Amendments to the Decree of the Mayor of Moscow of 05.03.2020 No. 12-UM.
