Russia to require labor migrants to be tested for viral hepatitis
(MENAFN) Starting in March 2026, Russia will mandate that labor migrants undergo testing for hepatitis B and C, expanding the country’s existing medical screening procedures. The regulations will affect foreign nationals and stateless individuals entering Russia for work, as well as those seeking refugee status or temporary asylum.
Medical examinations are compulsory, and without them, migrants cannot obtain work permits, temporary residence, or permanent residency. Labor migrants must complete their health checks within 30 calendar days of arrival, while non-working entrants have 90 days. Current screenings already cover drugs and infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, syphilis, and leprosy.
State Duma Deputy Speaker Irina Yarovaya, leading a migration policy working group, said the measures are intended to strengthen health monitoring of incoming foreigners and curb the spread of dangerous infections.
Labor migrants are vital to Russia’s economy, filling roles in construction, agriculture, and services, with many arriving from Central Asia for higher wages. The influx has prompted debates about public health and social stability, leading authorities to tighten health requirements and screenings.
In parallel, Russia has sought to crack down on illegal immigration. Earlier this year, President Vladimir Putin issued a decree creating a new Interior Ministry agency to oversee immigration, enforce legal compliance among migrants, and reduce unlawful activity.
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