The new measure is designed to limit the ability to bring non-working relatives to Russia. According to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the initiative is aimed at reducing the burden on the country's social sector.

Financial Restrictions and Entry Statistics

According to Vladimir Kolokoltsev's statement, an additional tax will be levied for each arriving family member starting in 2027. The Minister emphasized that foreign citizens residing in Russia should contribute to the financing of public goods through tax payments.

"We have initiated the adoption of a law that will financially limit the ability of labor migrants to bring their non-working relatives to the RF."
"Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation"

The department also noted the dynamics of migration processes and the composition of migrants' families over recent periods:

20%decrease in the number of non-working migrant family members
≈7 millionforeigners entered during the first 9 months of 2026
10%the decrease in entry compared to 2025

Context

Vladimir Kolokoltsev is the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. The information regarding the measures was announced by him during a government hour in the Federation Council.