In Russia, a deportation regime for illegally residing foreigners comes into effect

On February 5, 2025, the Federal Law No. 260-FZ of August 8, 2024, “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation,” comes into force. This law introduces changes to Federal Law No. 115-FZ of July 25, 2002, “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation.” These changes establish a new deportation regimefor foreign citizens and stateless persons who do not have the legal right to stay in Russia, as well as the introduction of a register of controlled persons. Key provisions of the deportation regime: Reduction of the permitted period of temporary stay for foreign citizens to 90 days per calendar year. Introduction of a deportation migration regime – restrictions on certain rights of illegally residing migrants and expanded control measures applied to them. Definition of rights and obligations of individuals subject to the deportation regime. Implementation of new control measures under the deportation regime. Imposition of specific restrictions on the rights and freedoms of foreign citizens. New powers granted to law enforcement officers in the application of the deportation regime. These measures aim to prevent illegal migration and reduce the risk of unlawful activities by foreigners in Russia.