The Ministry of the Interior proposes to introduce a tax on immigrant families.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, put forward a legislative initiative. The agency suggests requiring migrant workers to pay a special fee for each relative who comes with them. As TASS reports, this step will relieve the burden on the social sphere of the country. It will also help to sort out foreign taxation matters.
The minister called the current situation exceptional: it is impossible to enjoy free medicines and government benefits without a financial contribution to the budget. The idea is not something new. The Russian authorities are simply adopting the successful experience of Asian countries, where such fees have long delayed immigration flows.
In addition, the Ministry of the Interior prepared another important decision. On behalf of Dmitry Medvedev, the department developed a plan to eliminate closed immigrant enclaves in the regions. These recommendations will soon be forwarded to the governors and heads of the republics for implementation.
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