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Russian authorities will lift restrictions on migrants

The Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published on its According to the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the “anti-COVID” entry ban into the territory of the Russian Federation no longer applies to family members of foreign citizens and stateless persons who are permanent residents of the […]

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The Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published on its

According to the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the “anti-COVID” entry ban into the territory of the Russian Federation no longer applies to family members of foreign citizens and stateless persons who are permanent residents of the Russian Federation (i.e., those with residence permits in Russia). Family members include spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, adoptive parents, adopted children, guardians, and custodians.

The entry of these individuals into the territory of the Russian Federation is possible upon presenting a copy of a document confirming the degree of kinship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) or establishing guardianship (custodianship), the statement says.

Furthermore, the Consular Department reminds that in the absence of a visa-free travel agreement between the state of the relative’s citizenship and the Russian Federation, the inviting person (who in this case is a foreigner permanently residing in Russia) must contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia to arrange an invitation, which will serve as the basis for the issuance of a regular private visa to their relative by the Russian consular institution.

It should be noted that previously, according to the government decree of the Russian Federation dated March 16, 2020, No. 635 (On temporary restrictions on the entry of foreign citizens and stateless persons into the Russian Federation), only family members of Russian citizens were allowed to enter the Russian Federation. Work on making the corresponding changes was initiated by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs following numerous appeals, including through social networks, from foreigners permanently residing in Russia and their close relatives.

Earlier, Russian authorities announced that they would lift restrictions on flights to Egyptian resorts Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh from cities where international air traffic has resumed.

Also, starting from November 9, air traffic will be resumed with nine countries, including the Bahamas, Iran, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Slovenia, Tunisia, Thailand, and Sweden. Only citizens of the Russian Federation can take advantage of these flights, subject to sanitary requirements for the prevention of coronavirus infection, including vaccination or undergoing PCR testing for COVID-19.

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