Non-citizens found guilty of serious violations of Russian law could be booted out if the plan goes ahead
Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking into the possibility of expelling foreigners from the country if they commit gross administrative breaches, the head of the national migration department has revealed.
Speaking as part of an interview with Interfax, published on Thursday, Valentina Kazakova said that the ministry “continues to work on improving the mechanisms of control over the stay of foreign nationals in Russia.”
The official said consideration is underway for revising the rules to introduce the possibility of deporting people that have perpetrated “grave administrative offenses, including violations on public order.”
She also said that the department plans to introduce a single document with an electronic information carrier for overseas citizens, which will help verify their identity.
Kazakova’s remarks come shortly after the introduction of tough new rules for migrants working in the world’s largest country. From December 29, virtually all foreigners living in Russia, even young children, are required to undergo regular rigorous health checks, although there has been speculation that the plans could be reviewed.
Under the new requirements, people living in the country who are not Russian or Belarusian citizens and do not hold permanent or temporary residence permits will have to attend a clinic for blood tests, sexual health screenings, urine analysis and even chest x-rays to prove that they aren’t suffering from communicable diseases or tuberculosis.
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