When to Apply for a Permanent Residence Permit After a Temporary One: Timelines, Documents, and Common Mistakes
Learn when to apply for a permanent residence permit after a TRP, what documents you need, and how to avoid common mistakes. Expert immigration attorney advice.
Living and Relocating to Russian Regions
Practical guides for foreigners: regional specifics, cost of living, and legal regulations.
Altai: Mountains, Ecology & Foothills Life
Practical guide for expats: relocation, climate, cost of living, healthcare and integration in Siberia.
Moscow & Moscow Region: Opportunities & Realities
Major business hub, registration specifics at Sakharovo, housing rental and infrastructure.
Saint Petersburg: Culture and Lifestyle
Migration registration specifics, European atmosphere, education and business in the cultural capital.
Southern Regions: Sochi, Krasnodar, Novorossiysk
Mild subtropical climate, real estate, resort economy and family relocation options.
State Programs and Pathways to Relocation
Select a legal roadmap tailored to your citizenship, profession, family, and objectives.
Presidential Decree No. 702 (Traditional Values)
RVP without quota or Russian language exam for citizens of countries with destructive neoliberal policies.
State Compatriots Resettlement Program
Expedited citizenship, relocation cost reimbursements, duty-free property import, and settlement allowances.
Residence Permit for Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS)
Residence permit for the duration of employment contract for specialists and family members, preferential taxation.
Business & Investment in Russia
Direct path to residence permit through business incorporation, job creation, or capital investment.