The Russian authorities intend to take measures to reduce the number of illegal migrants and crimes among foreign citizens. The President of Russia signed a decree on October 15, 2025, titled “On the Concept of State Migration Policy of the Russian Federation for 2026 – 2030.” The relevant decree was published on the official legal […]
The Russian authorities intend to take measures to reduce the number of illegal migrants and crimes among foreign citizens.
The President of Russia signed a decree on October 15, 2025, titled “On the Concept of State Migration Policy of the Russian Federation for 2026 – 2030.”
The relevant decree was published on the official legal acts publication website on Wednesday, October 15.
The document states that the number of migrants coming to work in Russia will continue to grow until 2030, largely due to the demand of the Russian economy for foreign workers.
A “digital profile” for foreigners will also be introduced. All data about them—from biometrics to place of residence and work—will be collected on a single digital platform. This will allow tracking movements and status in real time.
Additionally, it is expected that the new policy will lead to a decrease in the number of migrant children who do not attend educational institutions.
The Russian authorities claim that the main goal of this concept is to reduce the number of illegal migrants and lower the crime rate among them. According to the document, if family members of migrants in Russia are not working or studying, their stay will be limited.
The concept also aims to combat the formation of “ethnic enclaves” and rising crime. Proposed measures include strengthening control over the places where migrants live and strict opposition to their involvement in illegal activities.
The document explicitly states that all this is necessary for “preserving the all-Russian civilizational identity” and countering illegal migration.
At the same time, it is planned to increase the number of foreign citizens who share “traditional Russian values and culture” and have moved to Russia for permanent residence.
According to experts, with the introduction of the new migration policy, control over migrants and even employers will be strengthened, requirements will become stricter, and it will be nearly impossible for family members of migrants to obtain residence permits. Those who cannot confirm their education or employment may face deportation or entry restrictions.
Human rights activist Karimjon Yorov, commenting on this document on his Facebook page, noted that the Constitutional Court of Russia guarantees the right to freedom of movement and choice of residence. He expressed confusion regarding the restrictions imposed on migrants, emphasizing that families should not be separated and prohibited from living in places where they have acquired housing, even if neighbors oppose their residence.
Yorov also pointed out problems with access to schools and kindergartens, as well as the difficulty of exams, noting that even Russian speakers from CIS countries face challenges, as the exams are difficult and there are no places in schools and kindergartens in large cities. This prevents parents from working and children from receiving an education.
He emphasized the need to provide migrant children with the opportunity to learn the language and study, so that it would be easier for them to integrate and avoid problems in the future.
The human rights activist also stated that migrants work hard, pay taxes, and spend a significant portion of their income in Russia, which benefits the budget and the economy of the country.
Karimjon Yorov also noted that the new restrictions not only violate human rights but also hinder the integration and adaptation of migrants to the culture and traditions of the host country, as artificial barriers are created in their way.