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Russia: Changes to medical checkup requirements and rules of visa-free stay
Please be informed of the changes to the rules of obligatory medical checkups as well as changes to the rules of visa-free stay in Russia.
Belarus: Changes in procedure for issuing work permits
We would like to inform you that the list of documents for obtaining a Special permit for the right to work (work permit) in the Republic of Belarus has been amended.
Russia: COVID-19 entry restrictions officially lifted
Please be informed that the Russian Government officially lifted entry restrictions on entry into Russia introduced by Government Decrees No. 635-r of March 16, 2020 and No. 763-r of March 27, 2020 effective July 15, 2022. This also includes lifting the ban on issue of e-visas for foreign citizens.
Immigration preferences for foreign IT specialists now in effect
The President of Russia has signed the Federal Law, which allows foreign IT specialists employed in Russia by accredited IT companies to work without work permits and to obtain permanent residence permits in Russia based on such employment.
Russia: primary COVID restrictions lifted
Please be informed that the governmental Operational staff for the prevention of importing and spreading of the new coronavirus infection has decided to lift epidemiological restrictions on entry into Russia introduced by Government Decrees No. 635-r of March 16, 2020 and No. 763-r of March 27, 2020, from July 15, 2022.
Russia lifts COVID restrictions on entry by air
We would like to inform you that in accordance with the Government decree no 1552-r dated 14.06.2022 (link in Russian) a number of restrictions on entry into Russia and on issue of visas and work permits were lifted effective June 14, 2022.
Russia: Immigration preferences proposed for foreign IT specialists
We would like to inform you that the Russian government has introduced a draft law to the State Duma of Russia, which proposes to allow foreign IT specialists employed in Russia by accredited IT companies to work without work permits and to obtain permanent residence permits based on such employment.
Russia puts more countries on "Green list" for entry
We would like to inform you that in accordance with the Government decree no 868-r dated 14.04.2022 (link in Russian) restrictions on entry into Russia and issuing of migration permits have been lifted for citizens of Algeria, Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Israel, North Korea, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Uruguay, Fiji, Philippines and Jamaica, as well as for persons permanently residing in these countries.