Russian President’s Decree: MFA Clarifies Temporary Measures for Migrants
Bishkek – 24.kg news agency reported on January 3, 2025, that the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan (MFA) has provided clarification on the recent Decree issued by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, dated December 30, 2024. The Decree, titled “On temporary measures to regulate the legal status of certain categories of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation in connection with the application of the expulsion regime,” outlines requirements for foreigners, including citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, who have violated migration legislation in Russia.
According to the document, individuals falling under this category must either leave Russia voluntarily or adjust their legal status by April 30, 2025. To legalize their stay without leaving the country, they must meet certain conditions, such as providing biometric data, undergoing an identification procedure, undergoing a medical examination within a year prior to filing an application, voluntarily repaying debts on mandatory payments, and having no grounds for refusing to issue or cancel residence permits.
Citizens facing this situation are advised to contact the territorial body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, submit an application for extending their temporary stay, and attach a copy of an employment or civil contract certified by the employer. In case of a lost migration card, a duplicate can be obtained from the same body.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan urges citizens residing in Russia to adhere to migration legislation responsibly. For more information and to access the full text of the decree, individuals can visit the provided link.
