Tighter Regulations on Migrants and Real Estate Transactions Expected in July

10:45; 01 July 2026 year

### Russians Face New Legal Changes in July In July, Russians will face new legal changes that affect migration policy, real estate transactions, and fraud prevention. Here’s a summary of the key changes, as compiled by the "Business Magazine". #### **Stricter Measures for Migrants** Russia is tightening control over the stay and documentation of migrants. For example, the forgery and circulation of documents certifying the absence of dangerous diseases now carries criminal penalties—up to 8 years in prison and a fine of up to 3 million rubles. Additionally, in June, administrative responsibility was introduced for evading medical examinations, with violators facing fines of up to 50,000 rubles and deportation from the country by court order. Another significant change is **a substantial increase in fees for foreign citizens**. Starting July 27, the fee for obtaining Russian citizenship will increase 12-fold—from 4,200 to 50,000 rubles. The fee for temporary residence permits will rise eightfold (from 1,920 to 15,000 rubles), and the fee for permanent residence will increase fivefold (from 6,000 to 30,000 rubles). Additionally, the fee for issuing work permits for foreign workers will increase to 15,000 rubles per specialist. #### **Crackdown on Train Ticket Reselling** From July 1, there will be penalties for providing paid services (including intermediary services) for booking electronic train tickets. This measure targets scalpers who are not official carriers or their representatives. They will face fines of up to 500,000 rubles. #### **New Financial Instruments and Consumer Protection** A new type of life insurance—life insurance with declared or calculated returns—will be introduced in the financial market. With declared return insurance, the client receives an investment return that is not linked to any specific assets. In the case of calculated return insurance, the investment return is determined by a formula specified in the contract and depends on the profitability of a specific asset. To protect minors from financial risks, a new measure will allow parents and legal guardians to obtain statements on bank accounts and deposits opened by teenagers aged 14 to 18. This will increase the transparency of financial transactions made by children. Additionally, tools to combat fraud in loan agreements will be expanded. Banks and microfinance organizations will gain access to data from all qualified credit bureaus, helping to identify cases where consumer loan agreements are concluded without the voluntary consent of the client. #### **Enhanced Real Estate Transaction Security** The security of real estate transactions will be strengthened. When submitting electronic documents for property registration, the identity of the owner can now be verified through the Unified Biometric System. The documents must be signed with an enhanced qualified electronic signature. This dual verification mechanism will significantly reduce the risk of fraudulent actions. #### **Agricultural Land Accounting** The boundaries of agricultural land within agricultural lands will be officially recorded in the Unified State Register of Real Estate (USRE). Boundaries are considered established or changed from the moment the information is entered into the register. Additionally, special rules for state cadastral accounting will be introduced for cases where the boundaries of plots intersect with such lands. #### **Support for Small and Medium Businesses** For small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), clarifications have been made regarding contributions to insurance against work-related injuries. An important change concerns the calculation of penalties: if there is a shortfall in contributions to mandatory social insurance for accidents at work and occupational diseases, the amount of penalties cannot exceed the amount of the debt itself.

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