Vologdin spoke about laws coming into effect in September

Vologdin spoke about laws coming into effect in September: The period for mandatory medical examination for foreign citizens arriving in Russia for more than three months is reduced from 90 to 30 days;

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The mandatory medical examination period for foreign nationals arriving in Russia for more than three months has been reduced from 90 to 30 days.
The new rules take effect on September 1, 2026.
If a foreign national is found to have a dangerous infectious disease during the medical examination, they will be subject to operational deportation.
The Federal Tax Service (FNS) will be able to register foreign nationals faster through electronic data exchange between agencies.
Sales of vapes, cigarettes, and other nicotine-containing products are banned on stops of urban and suburban public transport.
Medicines will be sold through mobile pharmacy units to improve access in rural and remote areas.
The changes are part of broader efforts to strengthen migration control, combat illegal migration, and enhance public safety.

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The law requires annual medical examinations for migrants who have been in Russia for more than 30 days. — vesti
The law prohibits intermediaries in medical examinations and mandates that only authorized organizations can conduct them. — vesti
The law places the cost of the medical examination on the migrant or their employer. — vesti
Medical results are recorded in the Unified State Information System on Health (EGISZ), and authorities must notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Rospotrebnadzor within 24 hours if dangerous diseases, HIV, or drug use are detected. — vesti
The law bans entry into Russia for individuals who committed crimes in their home country. — vesti
The law includes a mechanism to verify non-profit organizations' social media pages via Gosuslugi to prevent cyber fraud. — fontanka
A new system for tracking payment cards will help combat 'dropshipping' fraud. — fontanka
The number of administrative offenses under the Code of Administrative Offenses that apply to individuals outside Russia has increased to 15. — fontanka
The law includes new regulations for drivers, though specific details are not provided. — vm
The law was signed by President Vladimir Putin on June 10, approved by the Council of Federation on June 3, and passed by the State Duma on May 27. — vedomosti
The law was introduced by Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin, Deputy Speaker Irina Yarovaya, and parliamentary faction leaders. — vedomosti
Concession agreements and public-private partnerships are prohibited for state medical facilities specializing in oncology, infectious diseases, and surgery. — tg_tass_agency

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Vologdin spoke about laws coming into force in September: — ТАСС (Telegram)
Vologdin explained how migration control in Russia will be tightened from September — Вести
As of September 1, laws on tightening control over migrants come into force in Russia — Москва 24
In the State Duma, new rules for migrant medical certification in the Russian Federation were disclosed — Вести

Vologdin spoke about laws coming into effect in September

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