The Federation Council of Russia approved a law tightening the medical examination rules for migrants entering the country. According to the new rules, migrants who arrive in the country must undergo a medical examination within 30 days of entry. Currently, after entering Russia, migrants must undergo a medical examination for dangerous infectious diseases within 90 […]
The Federation Council of Russia approved a law tightening the medical examination rules for migrants entering the country.
According to the new rules, migrants who arrive in the country must undergo a medical examination within 30 days of entry.
Currently, after entering Russia, migrants must undergo a medical examination for dangerous infectious diseases within 90 days. Without the results of these examinations, it is impossible to obtain a work patent.
The new rules were proposed to the State Duma at the beginning of January this year.
It is reported that the new rules will apply to all foreign citizens entering Russia, including labor migrants, citizens of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as individuals seeking asylum.
The procedure will be paid for by the migrants themselves or their employers, according to the law.
The issued medical certificates after the examination of foreigners will be sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs within a day through the electronic inter-agency interaction system. Medical certificates regarding the presence of infectious diseases dangerous to others will also be sent electronically to Rospotrebnadzor within a day.
The law provides for a fine of 25,000 to 50,000 rubles for refusal or evasion of medical examination. In addition, foreign citizens may also face administrative expulsion.
The law will come into force after being signed by the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin.