The authorities of the Kaliningrad region are extending restrictions on the employment of migrants under patents in 2025. According to the press service of the Kaliningrad region administration, the authorities plan to extend the restrictions on the employment of migrants under patents for 2025. The decree from the regional head is undergoing a public discussion […]
The authorities of the Kaliningrad region are extending restrictions on the employment of migrants under patents in 2025.
According to the press service of the Kaliningrad region administration, the authorities plan to extend the restrictions on the employment of migrants under patents for 2025.
The decree from the regional head is undergoing a public discussion process. The draft decree has already been published on the website regulation.gov39.ru.
According to the administration, foreigners are prohibited from being employed in 17 types of economic activities.
In particular, migrants cannot be employed in the production of bread, bakery and confectionery products, baby food and dietary products, and in the hotel business.
Migrants are also prohibited from driving taxis and public transport, teaching in preschool and educational institutions, and engaging in recruitment and employment of personnel.
Foreigners are also prohibited from being employed in wholesale and retail trade (except for the trade of cars and motorcycles) and in activities related to the provision of food and beverages.
However, Kaliningrad entrepreneurs complain that they are facing a shortage of staff. In particular, the hospitality industry is experiencing difficulties. Industry representatives complain that the restrictions on the employment of foreign citizens have exacerbated the problem.
Restrictions on the employment of migrants have been tightening for several years. Additionally, other regions of Russia are also prohibiting migrants from working in certain sectors. As of April 2024, more than 30 regions had restricted the employment of foreigners in various fields, primarily in passenger transportation, trade, education, and the food industry.
At the same time, the State Duma has already proposed to extend these restrictions nationwide. It is expected that the legislative body will further tighten migration policy. Currently, there are 22 bills under consideration in the State Duma regarding the regulation of migration control and the determination of the legal status of foreigners.