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Summaries of key tax and legal developments in legislation and case law and the latest issues affecting human resource management, prepared by B1's experts in Russia
Tightening of migration policies: Top 10 changes for foreign citizens in Russia in 2025
2025 has brought numerous changes in migration law. Our migration experts have put together a list of the most significant changes affecting foreign citizens in Russia.
07.02.2025
Sim cards for foreigners will now require biometrics
As from 1 January 2025 foreign citizens will be required to submit biometric data to register a new sim card. Foreigners have until 1 July 2025 to re-register existing sim cards using biometrics (otherwise services through those cards will be suspended).
31.01.2025
Entry of foreign citizens into Russia: collection of biometric data and application for entry
On 1 December 2024 an experiment will begin involving the collection of biometric data for the creation of digital profiles of foreign citizens, and from 30 June 2025 foreign citizens entering Russia without visa will be required to submit an application for entry into Russia.
27.11.2024
Change to the Social Contribution Base from 2025
The maximum amount of the base for the calculation of social contributions is to rise from 2,225,000 rubles to 2,759,000 rubles. The increase in the maximum base amount is to take effect from 1 January 2025.
05.11.2024
The Labor Code now requires employers to pay for unused rest days owed for work on days off and public holidays when terminating employment
Amendments have been made to Article 153 of the Russian Labor Code, which deals with the remuneration of labour on days off and non-working public holidays.
03.10.2024