The authorities of St. Petersburg banned visitors to work on patents in stores

In St. Petersburg, the list of economic activities to which it is forbidden to attract migrants with patents until the end of this year has been expanded.

In December 2025, the head of the city signed a decree banning the involvement of migrants to work as taxi drivers and couriers until the end of 2026. Now, to the already existing restriction, activities related to retail trade, physical culture and health activities, some activities in the field of medicine, as well as the activities of beauty salons and activities to provide hairdressing services have been added, the report said.