On April 8, 2025 the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 272 dated 28.04.2025 was adopted. “On Amendments to the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation №1126 of 30.12.2024 “On Temporary Measures to Settle the Legal Status of Certain Categories of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in the Russian Federation in Connection with the Application of the Expulsion Regime”, which extended the grace period for settlement of legal grounds for stay (residence) in the Russian Federation for foreign citizens – until September 10, 2025 (previously it was set until 30.04.2025).

The changes apply to citizens of all countries without exception.

Thus, foreigners now have additional time to execute authorization documents and/or settle the legality of their stay in Russia.