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Entry to Russia will be simplified for relatives of Russians living abroad

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Entry to Russia will be simplified for relatives of Russians living abroad


17.03.2021

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The draft law making it easier for close relatives of Russians to obtain visas to enter Russia has passed the first reading in the State Duma, the Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper writes.

According to parliamentarian Alexei Kobilev, the new law will greatly facilitate family reunification. It will be easier for foreign citizens to enter Russia. The MP believes that this issue is raised quite often today and requires a solution. The coronavirus also played a negative role - it turned out that the validity of the previously received visa has already expired for some foreigners, so they are deprived of the opportunity to meet with their families.

The draft law applies to husbands and wives, parents, children and grandchildren, sisters and brothers, adoptive parents and adoptees, grandparents of Russians.

Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin explained that such relatives will be able to obtain private long-term visas, which will be valid for a year. To apply for such a visa, a written application is required from their Russian relatives.

It is also planned to remove from the legislative framework the rule according to which foreigners have to travel outside the country every three months in order to retain the right to obtain a visa.

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