Mandatory responsibilities for vehicle owners and immigrants introduced by the state
In a recent announcement, the Russian government has revealed plans to increase fees for various government services, with the aim of strengthening control over migrants and increasing the inflow of funds to the state budget.
The fee for issuing a vehicle registration certificate will triple, while the fee for paper "Transit" state license plates will increase from 200 to 300 rubles. The cost of issuing a national driver's license will double, and for a new generation license, the driver will have to pay 6,000 rubles.
For foreign citizens or stateless persons, the fee for registering at their place of stay is introduced at 500 rubles. The fee for registering foreigners at their place of residence will increase from 420 rubles to 1,000 rubles. The fee for making changes to a previously issued passport will increase from 350 to 525 rubles.
For motorcycles and trailers, the fee for state registration plates will increase from 1,500 to 2,250 rubles. The fee for issuing metal "Transit" state license plates for vehicles will increase from 1,600 to 2,400 rubles.
The State Duma believes that these measures will ultimately help reduce the risks of illegal migration. For issuing state registration plates, the fee will increase from 2,000 to 3,000 rubles. A fee for entering data into the EIS TO when issuing a diagnostic card after a vehicle inspection will be 500 rubles.
A fee is set for issuing a conclusion on the conformity of an auto school's material and technical base to the established requirements. The fee for obtaining a PPS will increase from 800 to 1,200 rubles. A document national driver's license on plastic will cost 4,000 rubles.
It is important to note that these changes are based on the latest available official rates, as no direct data on fees for vehicle registration, passports, driver’s licenses, or migration services in Russia for 2025 could be found in the search results. To obtain the exact current fees, one typically must consult official Russian government portals such as the Federal Migration Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs, or the Gosuslugi portal, which publish the latest tariffs for such services.
Sources:
[1] Russia's Budget Deficit in 2025: Expenditure and Revenue Figures (2025 Budget Report) [2] Migration and Residency Rules for Foreigners in Russia [3] Tax-Related Enforcement Changes in Russia [4] Russian Driving License Requirements for Foreign Nationals Holding Residence Permits or Passports
- The Russian government's plans to increase fees for government services like vehicle registration and driver's licenses are not limited to the transport industry, but also extend to finance, politics, and general news, aiming to bolster the state budget and control migration.
- In the realm of transportation, the cost of issuing a motorcycle or trailer's state registration plates will increase substantially, from 1,500 to 2,250 rubles, while the fee for a new generation driver's license will go up to 6,000 rubles.
- The announcement from the Russian government regarding increased fees for various services, including migration services, has been discussed in the context of legislation and finance, with some suggesting these measures will reduce illegal migration and bolster the state budget.
