The Russian State Duma is set to consider a draft law that would… (мигрант · россия · судимость)
The Russian State Duma is set to consider a draft law that would prohibit foreigners with unexpunged or unpardoned convictions—regardless of where the crime was committed—from obtaining Russian citizenship or residency rights. The proposed legislation also includes provisions for revoking previously issued residence permits and visas, while exempting refugees and those granted political or temporary asylum.
Consensus
- The State Duma is scheduled to consider a draft law restricting citizenship and residency in Russia for foreigners with unexpunged or unpardoned convictions.
- The restriction applies to crimes committed both within Russia and abroad.
- Previously issued residence permits or temporary stay visas may be annulled if the holder has an unexpunged or unpardoned conviction.
- Refugees and individuals granted political or temporary asylum in Russia are exempt from this restriction.
- The draft law is part of a broader set of 30 federal laws adopted since 2024 to improve migration regulation.
- The speaker of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, announced these developments via messaging platforms.
Points of divergence
- There is concern that political persecution in certain countries may lead to unjust restrictions on individuals who support Russia, and the law risks excluding people genuinely committed to living in Russia due to their pro-Russian stance. — tg_rybar
- The new legislation will also affect labor migrants by introducing additional requirements for those planning to work in Russia. — vm
- In June 2026, over 60,000 migration-related violations were prevented, 2,000 criminal cases initiated, and 14,600 migrants deported or expelled; additionally, 29,300 foreign nationals had entry restrictions imposed. — vedomosti
- A law was passed in July 2026 that prohibits deportation or other migration measures against foreigners who signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces or fought on Russia's side. — vedomosti
Coverage (9 sources)
- 📝Criminals are not all 📝 — Рыбарь
- Migrants with criminal records may be banned from living in Russia — РИАМО
- 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