A 3% commission is charged on money transfers to migrants in Russia.

In Russia, a new legislative initiative has been proposed that could significantly affect labor migrants. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

A bill has been introduced to the State Duma that would impose a 3% commission on every international money transfer made by migrants. According to the authors of the initiative, a significant portion of cross-border transfers sent from Russia to other countries consists precisely of funds sent by labor migrants.

Therefore, the issue of introducing an additional commission in this area is being discussed. If implemented, this measure could have a noticeable impact on the amounts sent home by millions of foreign workers employed in Russia.

Opinions among experts are divided. Some emphasize that such a commission could generate additional revenue for the budget.

Others, however, warn that it would increase the financial burden on migrants and make money transfers more expensive. According to official data, in 2025, the volume of money transfers sent to Uzbekistan from abroad reached 15 billion dollars.

This figure highlights the important role that remittances play in the country's economy and in the income of many families. For Uzbekistan, funds transferred from abroad constitute one of the direct sources supporting household budgets.

At the same time, the initiative remains only a draft law. It has not yet been officially adopted and has not come into force as an active law.

The future fate of the bill will become clear after further discussions and voting in the State Duma. During its consideration in the legislative body, the opinions of worker groups and social organizations will also be taken into account.

The outcome of this process will directly affect the activity of migrants living in Russia and the amounts they send home.