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Frequently asked questions about visiting Russia: rules, documents, deadlines, and practical guidance for foreign citizens in Russia

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Apostille and legalization of documents for Russia When a foreign document needs an apostille, consular legalization, or just a notarized translation for submission in Russia. Appealing inclusion in the register of controlled persons in court How a foreign national can prepare for a judicial appeal against erroneous inclusion in the register of controlled persons: pre-trial procedure, documents, claim structure, and sources. Compulsory Medical Insurance for Foreign Nationals in Russia in 2026: Who Is Eligible for a Policy and How to Get It Free of Charge Compulsory medical insurance policy for a foreign national: who is eligible (temporary residence permit, residence permit, EAEU citizens, children, students), how much it costs — obtaining compulsory medical insurance is free, what documents are required, what to do in case of refusal, and how compulsory medical insurance differs from voluntary medical insurance. Step-by-step guide. Detained by Police in Russia as a Foreigner: Your Rights Detained by police in Russia as a foreigner? Your rights: interpreter, consulate call, how long police may hold you, what to sign, and where to complain. Digital Migration Card: What Has Changed What is important for a foreigner to know about the migration card, the digitalization of entry, RuID, biometrics, and migration registration: what is currently in effect and what is only planned. DMS for Foreigners in Russia: Who Needs It, What It Covers, How to Buy Who must have a DMS policy in Russia: work patent, job, study, children. What a real policy covers versus emergency-only policies and OMS, how to choose and buy it, and what to do if a clinic refuses service. Employer's responsibilities when hiring a foreigner with a patent What the employer must check when hiring a foreigner with a patent: validity of the patent, region, profession, contract, notification to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, receipts, and risks. Guide to Obtaining a Work Patent in Russia How to obtain a work patent, required documents, fees, and renewal. A step-by-step guide for foreigners. Hotel Registration: A Checklist for Foreigners What a foreigner should check when checking into a hotel in Russia: passport details, migration registration, contacts, and confirmations without unnecessary risks. How a foreigner can contact a clinic in Russia: OMS, DMS, paid services How a foreigner can see a doctor in Russia: emergency, urgent, and planned care, OMS, DMS, paid consultations, documents, registration, and refusals. How to Change Employer with a Work Patent Employer change procedure, MIA notification, deadlines, documents and fines. How to check and correct an error in the register of controlled persons What a foreign national should do if there is an error in the register of controlled persons: how to check the record, what documents to collect, and how to challenge the record.
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