Russia Moves to E‑Medical Proof and 60‑Day Practical Test Window in Licensing Draft

Overview

• Under the draft resolution, applicants filing through Gosuslugi would not need to submit a medical certificate if their electronic medical conclusion is recorded in the federal health registry.
• Medical organizations would issue conclusions in electronic form, with data shared between the Interior and Health ministries via the unified interagency electronic interaction system.
• The proposal shortens the deadline to hold the practical driving exam to within 60 calendar days after passing the theory test, replacing the current six‑month limit to curb delays in retakes.
• The draft also targets cheating: if a theory result is annulled for using communication or recording devices, the next attempt would be allowed no earlier than 12 months, and theory rooms would be equipped with audio and video recording.
• The initiative follows earlier Interior Ministry plans to let motorists present licenses and vehicle documents via the Max messenger using a two‑dimensional barcode integrated with Gosuslugi.