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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Russia is prosecuting a growing number of cases against foreign nationals for misusing business visas and technical support visas.
What does the change mean? Companies are reminded that foreigners are not permitted to conduct work activities on business or technical support visas and such conduct may count as an administrative violation that can lead to a ban on re-entry.
Background: Russia has recently been clamping down on foreigners who commit even minor infractions that violate administrative laws, such as traffic violations and untimely address registration. Under a two-strikes law, foreigners who incur two administrative violations in a 12-month period are barred from re-entering Russia.
BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals should limit their activities in Russia to the stated purpose of their visit and keep track of administrative violations that could subject them to re-entry bans.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in the Russian Federation. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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