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Fees for migration documents are set to rise from 1 July 2024
24.06.2024
Due to take effect from 1 July 2024 is the new version of Article 333.28 of the Tax Code, which sets the rates of state duties for the performance by state bodies of services related to the acquisition or renunciation of Russian citizenship, entry into Russia and exit from Russia. The level of state duties for certain services will increase by 16.66%.
Issuance of migration documents for foreign citizens
Please note that if documents are submitted or on after 1 July 2024, state duty must be paid at the new rate.
| Service |
State duty from 1 July 2024 (roubles)
|
State duty before 1 July 2024 (roubles)
|
| Issue of an individual work permit | 4,200 | 3,500 |
| Issue of an invitation for entry to Russia | 960 | 800 |
| Extension of a multi-entry visa | 1,920 | 1,600 |
| Issue or extension of a visa allowing a foreign citizen temporarily residing in Russia to exit and/or re-enter Russia | 1,200 | 1,000 |
| Issue of permits to engage and use foreign workers | 12,000 (for each foreign worker to be engaged) | 10,000 (for each foreign worker to be engaged) |
| Issue and/or replacement of a residence permit | 6,000 | 5,000 |
| Issue of a temporary residence permit (including for the purposes of receiving education) | 1,920 | 1,600 |
| Registration of a foreign citizen or a stateless person at a place of residence in Russia (residence permit, temporary residence permit) | 420 | 350 |
| Admission to citizenship of Russia | 4,200 | 3,500 |
Russian citizens
Russian citizens will see a rise in the duty for the issue of a foreign travel passport containing an electronic chip (a new-generation passport). The cost will be 6,000 roubles (instead of 5,000) for citizens over 14 years of age and 3,000 roubles (instead of 2,500) for children aged up to 14 years.
There will also be an increase in the duty for the renunciation of Russian citizenship and the determination of whether a person has Russian citizenship, which will be 4,200 roubles (instead of 3,500).
If you have any questions, please contact the B1 Migration Team.
AUTHORS
- Ekaterina Ukhova, Partner, People Advisory services
- Maria Tkacheva, Senior Manager, People Advisory services
- Maria Moskeleva, Senior, People Advisory services
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