Shared Value Residency
Temporary Residency Permit without Quotas and Language Exam
President of the Russian Federation has signed a Decree that allows foreign nationals from countries in which neoliberal values are promoted on state level to immigrate to Russia by allowing such foreign nationals to apply for Temporary residency permit (TRP a 3-year permit) Оfficial publication
President of the Russian Federation has signed a Decree that allows foreign nationals from countries in which neoliberal values are promoted on state level to immigrate to Russia by allowing such foreign nationals to apply for Temporary residency permit (TRP a 3-year permit) Оfficial publication
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- Australia
- Albania
- Andorra
- The Bahamas
- United Kingdom
- European Union (27 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Finland, France, Croatia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia)
- Iceland
- Canada
- Liechtenstein
- Micronesia
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Republic of Korea
- San Marino
- North Macedonia
- Singapore
- United States of America
- Taiwan
- Montenegro
- Switzerland
- Japan
Countries citizens of which can apply for a private visa and 3 year residency
Benefits of
the New Decree:
the New Decree:
No Quota
Apply for a temporary residency permit without the need for a quota
No Exam
No Russian language, history, or law exam required for the temporary residency permit
Work Access
Ability to work in Russia without additional permits
Entrepreneurship
Opportunity to conduct business in Russia without establishing a legal entity
Access to Healthcare
Receive medical services based on your place of residence
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Preparing for Immigration to Russia:
Important Steps
1
Check Passports
Ensure that all family members have valid travel passports with enough blank pages to obtain the visa, temporary residency, and temporary resident visa (it is advisable to have 4-5 blank pages).
2
Apostille Documents
- For U.S. citizens: FBI background check with apostille done in Washington, D.C.
- For U.K. citizens: ACRO report, not DBS.
Apostille the following documents in your country of citizenship:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificate
- Police or background checks
Apostilled police checks must be requested for each family member over 14 years of age. They are valid for Russian immigration authorities for 3 months from the date of issue.
3
Sale of Property
When selling property or other assets, keep all documents that confirm the source of funds.
4
Avoid Bringing Vehicles and Precious Metals
Do not bring vehicles or precious metals, as you will have to pay a 30% customs duty on precious metals.
5
Money Transfers
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for money transfers; each case is unique and must be considered carefully.
6
Plan Carefully
Please plan everything carefully, as this could be a one-way journey for many, and your government will likely not be happy that you are moving to Russia.
Actions Upon Arrival in Russia
1.Ensure Registration at Your Place of Residence
Secure a place to stay where the landlord agrees to register you. This must be done within 7 days of your arrival. If you initially stay at a hotel, the hotel will register you, but only for the duration of your stay.
2.Get a Russian SIM Card
Obtain a SIM card from a Russian mobile operator for communication convenience.
3.Open a Bank Account
You will need a Russian bank account for financial transactions and services.
4.Complete Medical Tests
Undergo the required medical tests (HIV, blood, urine) to apply for a temporary residency permit.
5.Consult an Immigration Lawyer
It is highly advisable to consult a Russian immigration lawyer early on, as there may be inconsistencies in your documents according to Russian immigration authorities.
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Main points of the Decree:
- By the middle of September 2024 Russian Government would come up with the list of countries, citizens of which would fall under the Decree.
- In case the country of your citizenship is on the list you would be eligible to apply for a 3-month private entry visa (essentially an immigrant visa, which previously didn’t exist in the Russian legislation). Such visa would be issued by Russian consulate in your country of citizenship upon your request and provision of required application and relevant documents. Unlike other visas you do not need to have an invitation letter or voucher from the Russian side. Every family member should file for a separate visa
- Once you enter Russia you will have 7 days to register yourself and the place where you stay and 3 months to apply for a 3-year temporary residency permit (TRP) without a quota. Quota used to be the biggest barrier to immigrate to Russia as the process of obtaining a quota required one to personally file it in Russia with very high risk of being rejected. 3 months that you will have to file for TRP is sufficient time to make the application provided you are properly prepared (preparatory steps will be described below). Government processing time after filing for TRP is 4-4.5 months. After filing you can stay in Russia without leaving regardless of the fact that your visa will expire. Temporary residency will allow you to be employed in Russia without a work permit, register as individual entrepreneur to conduct business activity without creating a legal entity (you can establish an entity if required), obtain public medical care. After 8 months from the date, you collect temporary residency you are entitled to apply for permanent (lifetime) residency.
- Russian language, history, law test is no longer required to apply for temporary residency. That was a major issue for many understandably. You will have to pass the Russian language, history, law test only when applying for permanent residency, but you will have almost 3 years to learn the language. To apply for citizenship under current laws you will need to reside in Russia based on permanent residency for 5 years.