New requirement for migrants in Russia: Tax to be paid for non-working family members

Starting January 1, 2027, foreign nationals working in Russia will also be required to pay taxes for family members who live in the country but do not work. This was announced by Russian Deputy Interior Minister Andrey Kikot.

The new measure is aimed at restricting the long-term stay of migrants’ non-working family members in Russia. According to Kikot, new requirements introduced for enrolling migrants’ children in schools have led to a 20% decrease in the number of non-working family members. Previously, this figure stood at 1.7 million people.

Russia is also planning to introduce an organized recruitment system for foreign workers. Under the new system, employers will submit requests to the migration service, while a designated operator will select workers and arrange their arrival in the country. Once their employment contracts expire, migrants will be required to return to their home countries.

Large and medium-sized businesses will be required to provide foreign workers with accommodation and transportation to their workplaces.