Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens on Russia's Mandatory Migrant Medical Checks

Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reminding its citizens about new Russian regulations requiring mandatory medical examinations for foreign nationals. The ministry issued a warning on June 16, 2026, highlighting stricter penalties for non-compliance.

Potential labor migrants are cautioned that refusing or evading the required medical examination, if not a criminal offense, can lead to administrative fines ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 rubles. These fines may be accompanied by administrative expulsion from Russia. If the fine is not paid within the stipulated period, the penalty doubles, and deportation becomes mandatory.

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We warn potential labor migrants that, in particular, for refusal and/or evasion of the established obligation in the Russian Federation to undergo medical examination, if these actions (inaction) do not contain a criminally punishable act, an administrative fine of from 25,000 to 50,000 rubles is provided with administrative expulsion from Russia or without it.

Russian law also establishes administrative liability for violations in the medical examination process and criminal responsibility for falsifying or selling fake medical certificates that attest to the absence of dangerous diseases. Starting September 1, 2026, all foreign citizens intending to stay in Russia for more than 90 calendar days must complete their medical examination within 30 days of entering the country.

The Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry strongly advises citizens planning to stay in Russia beyond 90 days, as well as other categories subject to these rules, to pay close attention to these legislative changes. They urge strict adherence to Russian laws to avoid administrative and criminal legal consequences.

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We strongly recommend that citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic planning to stay in Russia for more than 90 calendar days, as well as other categories of citizens to whom these requirements apply, take these changes into account and strictly comply with the legislation of the country of stay to avoid administrative and criminal legal consequences.