According to official data from Kirov Oblast, the number of foreigners arriving in the region in 2026 decreased by 7.5% compared to the previous year, totaling 7,230 people. Currently, 3,954 foreign citizens reside in the region.
Despite the overall decrease in the number of migrants, revenue from patent fees grew by 36%, reaching 147 million rubles. This situation indicates an increase in the volume of payments made by foreigners working in the region.
According to statistics, more than 65% of foreigners in the region are citizens of neighboring countries. Of these, 48.7% arrived for employment purposes, 20% as guests, 13% for work or tourism, and 5% for study. Currently, 59% of foreigners in the region are labor migrants, and 30% are students.
Also, in 2026, changes were observed in the number of permits issued to foreigners. Specifically, the issuance of residence permits (VNJ) and temporary residence permits (RVP) decreased by 28%, while the number of patents and work permits fell by 20%.
