The Russian State Duma is set to consider a bill that would prohibit… (мигрант · россия · судимость)
The Russian State Duma is set to consider a bill that would prohibit foreign nationals with unsuspended or unexpunged convictions from obtaining Russian citizenship or the right to reside in Russia, regardless of where the crime was committed. The proposal also includes revoking previously issued residence permits or temporary stay visas upon discovery of such convictions.
Consensus
- The State Duma will consider a bill restricting foreign nationals with unsuspended or unexpunged criminal records from obtaining Russian citizenship or the right to reside in Russia.
- The law would apply to crimes committed both within and outside of Russia.
- Previously issued residence permits or temporary stay visas could be annulled if a foreign national is found to have an unsuspended or unexpunged conviction.
- The bill does not affect foreigners recognized as refugees or those granted political or temporary asylum in Russia.
- The discussion will take place at the next session of the State Duma's Council.
- Since 2024, 30 federal laws have been adopted to improve migration regulation.
Points of divergence
- In June 2026, law enforcement agencies prevented over 60,000 migration-related violations, opened 2,000 criminal cases, deported or expelled 14,600 migrants, and restricted entry for 29,300 foreign nationals. — vedomosti
- In June, the State Duma passed a law banning deportation and other migration measures against foreigners who signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces or fought on Russia's side. — vedomosti
- One of the goals of improving migration legislation is attracting effective foreign specialists. — vesti
Coverage (7 sources)
- State Duma to consider bill denying citizenship to migrants with criminal records — Вечерняя Москва
- Migrants with outstanding criminal records may be barred from receiving citizenship — Ведомости
- State Duma to consider a bill banning residence in Russia for migrants with criminal records — Вести
- Russia may ban citizenship for migrants with outstanding or non-removed criminal records — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- The State Duma will consider a ban on granting Russian citizenship to migrants with any outstanding criminal record — Интерфакс
- State Duma to consider draft on banning citizenship or residence rights for migrants with outstanding criminal records — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Deputies to continue reviewing migration policy improvement bills next week — Государственная Дума