After the entry into force of the law "On ratification of the protocol on amending the Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Ossetia of Alliance and Integration of March 18, 2015", South Ossetian citizens have the right to stay in Russia without restrictions on the duration of their stay, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation reported on Monday.
According to the press service, the law entered into force on July 29.
"Citizens of the Republic of South Ossetia have the right to stay in Russia without restrictions on the duration of their stay in an order that does not require a visa," the document says.
At the same time, citizens of South Ossetia "are subject to registration at the place of stay after seven working days from the day of arrival at the place of stay for the period specified in the notification of the arrival of a foreign citizen or stateless person at the place of stay," the department said.
Earlier, the stay of South Ossetian citizens in Russia was limited to 90 days.
