Russia to extend stay period  for foreign heavy-vehicle drivers

ArmInfo.  The Ministry of Internal Affairs has prepared a draft government resolution to increase the period of temporary stay for foreigners engaged in  international road transport from visa-free countries from 90 to 180  days per calendar year, agency spokesperson Irina Volk announced on  her Telegram channel. The measure is intended to ensure the  continuity of international logistics and transport.

   According to Parlamentskaya Gazeta, the extension will be granted on  the condition that drivers submit applications for entry and  residence via the "Gosuslugi RuID" mobile application-a digital  platform designed specifically for foreign citizens from visa-free  regimes. Applicants must attach copies of identification documents  and proof of international transport activity to their filing.   Foreign drivers who do not utilize the digital application will  remain subject to the standard regulations, which limit temporary  stays to a cumulative total of 90 days per calendar year.

Note,  Armenian authorities had asked Russia to reconsider newly  introduced regulations that reduced the stay of foreign heavy-duty  truck drivers from 180 to 90 days.