Russia: Migrants could face mandatory health checks under Russian draft law
Russian lawmakers propose mandatory health clearance for migrants entering the country
Deputies have proposed introducing a mandatory requirement for migrants entering the Russian Federation to present a certificate proving they are free of infectious diseases, Yaroslav Nilov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy, and Veterans’ Affairs, said in a post on Telegram, APA reports citing TASS.
“Foreigners coming to Russia to earn money should not bring their problems with them — they should help solve ours,” he noted.
Nilov added that a corresponding draft law has been submitted to the State Duma for consideration.
The politician stated that migrants crossing the border will be required to present valid medical insurance and certificates proving they are not infected with HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, or tuberculosis.
They will also have to provide test results confirming they are free of narcotic and psychotropic substances. Without these documents, they will not be allowed to cross the Russian border, he added.
