Overview

• The Duma speaker cited Federal Bailiff Service data showing roughly 35,000 foreigners were expelled in the first eight months of 2025 for migration violations.
• Police data indicate about 770,000 people were on the controlled persons registry as of September 1, with roughly one third identified as women and children.
• A new expulsion regime applies to those flagged, expanding oversight and blocking actions such as obtaining a driver’s license, registering property or vehicles, marrying, opening bank accounts, and sending transfers.
• Authorities say those entered in the registry include people lacking required documents or registration, missing mandatory medical checks or fingerprinting, or failing to extend work permits or contracts.
• Volodin noted that the permitted stay for those on the list expired on September 10, and those who do not depart voluntarily after notifying date, place and route face fines, forced removal, and at least a five-year bar on reentry.