From January 1, 2025 new rules for their stay in Russia will come into force, in particular:
The maximum period of their stay will be limited to 90 days during a calendar year (from January 1 to December 31).
Currently, visa-free foreigners may stay in the RF for up to 90 days during each 180-day period.
Please note that in some cases the period of stay in the RF may be extended beyond the established limit of 90 days, namely:
The amendments are introduced by Federal Law No. 260-FZ dated August 8, 2024.
In this view we recommend to plan the stay of foreign citizens in the RF in advance. Particular attention should be paid to foreign employees whose stay may be affected by these amendments.
The maximum period of their stay will be limited to 90 days during a calendar year (from January 1 to December 31).
Currently, visa-free foreigners may stay in the RF for up to 90 days during each 180-day period.
Please note that in some cases the period of stay in the RF may be extended beyond the established limit of 90 days, namely:
- when applying for a patent for labor activities;
- when applying for a temporary residence permit or a permanent residence permit in the RF;
- in case of enrollment at an educational or scientific organization for full-time or part-time study;
- if a family membe is a Russian citizen or a foreign citizen with a permanent residence permit in the RF residing in the RF;
- in case the foreign citiyen or his familz member has a status of a participant in the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots to the RF, etc.
The amendments are introduced by Federal Law No. 260-FZ dated August 8, 2024.
In this view we recommend to plan the stay of foreign citizens in the RF in advance. Particular attention should be paid to foreign employees whose stay may be affected by these amendments.