Russia Implements Restrictions and Prohibitions for Illegal Migrants

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has prepared a bill proposing the establishment of a controlled residence regime for illegal migrants. The information is reported by TASS.

This includes the introduction of several prohibitions and restrictions. In particular, it is proposed to prohibit migrants from driving cars and transferring money.

"Controlled residence is a legal regime applied to (...) foreign citizens who are in the Russian Federation and do not have legal grounds for staying (residence) in the Russian Federation, or who intentionally provided false information or documents for the registration of migration," the document states.

The bill also proposes to prohibit illegal migrants from registering legal entities and individual entrepreneurs, as well as acquiring and alienating real estate and vehicles. Additionally, it is proposed to prevent them from registering real estate with the state cadastre and registering vehicles.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has also initiated a ban on illegal migrants taking driving tests, replacing driver's licenses, and obtaining marriage permits.

The document indicates that the individuals under review will have rights and obligations. Thus, illegal migrants will be able to request information about the grounds on which certain restrictions are being applied to them.

They have the right to appeal the actions or inactions of officials who supervise their stay.

Previously, at the federal level, a proposal was made in Russia to prohibit migrants from three required professions. As stated by State Duma Deputy Speaker Pyotr Tolstoy, such a ban should apply to citizens of countries where Russian is not an official language: "Such responsible work is not for them," the parliamentarian clarified.

As stated by President Vladimir Putin, the interests of Russians take precedence over the influx of migrants. He noted that if Russia needs an influx of migrants, it should select those who are truly necessary for the country.