Where to leave Russia 2021
Where and how to leave Russia is a popular question in modern Russian society.
Where to leave the Russian Federation is the second most popular question of existence. Well, the natural question that comes first for most Russians is: “how to become rich.” How to leave Russia for good:
1) Young and ambitious people need to emigrate from Russia to study abroad . 2) Those who know how to think and do something - make money. So that later you can leave Russia under investment programs . 3) For those who want to leave Russia for moral and aesthetic reasons - go through the detention, ask for asylum, and leave as a political emigrant . 4) Singles or divorced people should look for their other half abroad and leave on a fiancé/fiancé visa .
For the rest - happiness in their personal lives and success in wages in the “beautiful Russia of the present and future.”
A new option to leave Russia is not to return from the country where you are stuck during quarantine, being there on a tourist visa.
The concept and features of emigration from the Russian Federation
Emigration from the Russian Federation - leaving for permanent residence in another state. Every year thousands of Russians leave the country. Each person has his own reasons that force him to leave his homeland. Moving from one place to another is not difficult.
Problems arise when searching for housing and work. Not everyone can cope with them, and that’s why some people come back.
Statistics
There are official and unofficial statistics regarding emigration. This is due to the work of migration services. Officially, emigrants are those people who, when deregistered, indicate the reason “Moving for permanent residence in another country.” Those citizens who are not deregistered are not counted in statistical data.
Official information on the number of emigrants per year:
- 2006 - 54 thousand;
- 2007 - 47 thousand;
- 2008 - 39 thousand;
- 2009 - 32 thousand;
- 2010 - 33 thousand;
- 2011 - 37 thousand;
- 2012 - 123 thousand;
- 2013 - 186 thousand;
- 2014 - 310 thousand;
- 2015 - 350 thousand;
- 2016 - 370 thousand;
- 2017 - 390 thousand;
- 2018 - 440 thousand;
- 2019 - 438 thousand
The percentage of Russians who want to leave the country.
According to unofficial statistics, the numbers are different. According to available data, 1-2 million people leave Russia every year.
Rate yourself as an expat
Before deciding the question “where to leave from,” take a critical look at your background as a potential emigrant from the outside, and answer a simple question: - Which countries have you visited as a tourist and what kind of tourist were you? Did you go on your own or buy a tour?
The fact is that it is easier for independent tourists to change their way of life and start over from scratch. Emigration has the same algorithm as planning an independent trip. But the trip will be long.
For those who have traveled around the world as an independent tourist, it is easier to answer the question “where to leave Russia” for yourself. There is something to compare with. In the sense of choosing a country/location.
The questions asked on the forum: “advise where to leave Russia” do not look smart. You don’t need to ask strangers, or even people you know, about this. You need to answer this question for yourself.
Therefore, if your foreign experience is the experience of package Turkey or Thailand, leave for a while the thought of leaving Russia for good. Gain experience. Travel, look and compare. Travel and education are the best investments you can make.
To help novice travelers, this site was created, as well as the Vinsky forum.
Ways to move from Russia: possible programs
There are several programs that you can use to change your place of residence.
Employment
The main reason for moving to other countries is employment. People can find a good job with the help of special programs:
- Caregiver in Canada;
- Standard business sponsor;
- Work and Travel, etc.
Employment is a common reason for moving.
Education
Studying abroad is the right decision. Students not only get a good profession, but also learn a language. Those who receive a grade of 4 or higher can count on a scholarship.
Marriage
Marriage is the most common reason for immigration among women. For them, this is a 100% guarantee of obtaining citizenship.
Family restoration
You can also obtain a residence permit if one of your immediate relatives is in the country.
Family restoration is possible if a close relative is in the country.
Refugee
Refugees can count on receiving asylum in many countries (USA, Germany, Canada, Finland, etc.).
Repatriation
This option is suitable for those whose relatives were citizens of the selected country. Repatriation programs are implemented by Israel, Hungary and Greece.
Business investments
There are countries that provide privileges to individuals wishing to invest in their economy. These include the Dominican Republic, Türkiye and many others. etc.
Persons wishing to make business investments are given privileges.
Buying a property
Purchasing real estate in some countries (for example, the Czech Republic) increases the chance of obtaining citizenship or guarantees its registration according to a simplified procedure. Thus, you can become a Turkish citizen by purchasing a home worth $250,000 or more.
Volunteering
Some states provide residence permits to people who are willing to work on a voluntary basis. The program is being implemented, for example, in Germany.
Volunteers at the UN
To get to the desired country as a UN volunteer, the candidate needs to fill out a form on the program website and submit an application.
You can enter the country as a UN volunteer.
Participation in programs developed by the host country to attract migrants
We are talking mainly about moving to get an education, find a job or open a business. A number of countries will be happy to host such citizens.
The best countries to emigrate
The best country for emigration is the one where you can get legalized. That is, obtain a legal document that allows you to permanently reside in this country, work, have a bank account and health insurance. This is called a residence permit (RP).
And even better is the country for emigration, where you can live on the same social level as before leaving Russia. No, of course everyone wants a penthouse with a pool and ocean views. But most emigrants spend the first stage of their new life in the basement.
The best countries to emigrate with children
This is the country in which you can legalize yourself, and then legalize your children. In the West, passengers with children are not given preferences. On the contrary, it’s more difficult with children.
Where to leave Russia without money forever in 2021
It turns out this is a popular question. Without money, you can only go to the cemetery. Everything else requires money. Even to move to Belarus. In the case of developed countries in Europe, the USA, Canada - a lot of money.
And now a small summary of what I quickly looked at on the forum. Let me remind you that the section on the forum is called Emigration and Immigration. Residence permit/permanent residence permit. Downshifting, work and study, business abroad
Immigration policies of leading world powers
The presence of profitable relocation programs, social support, and the attraction of foreigners to certain areas of activity becomes a serious reason for our citizens to leave their homeland. Typically, emigration from Russia occurs to developed and promising countries such as Canada, the USA, France, Germany and New Zealand. It turns out that it is easier and easier for immigrants from the Russian Federation to settle for permanent residence. Despite the fact that each state has its own requirements and criteria for foreigners, there are some general rules for moving.
- The applicant must not have a previous criminal record or any problems with the law, but must have a positive reputation in his country.
- A residence permit is granted to those applicants who have successfully passed a test of knowledge of the national language, culture and history of the state where they plan to stay.
- An internal passport is issued to candidates who have made a conscious decision to move and have certain life goals and plans.
- They will definitely want to check the emigrant's solvency, the presence of the minimum required amount of money in a bank account and the ability to earn a living. The receiving party thus tries to protect itself and make sure that its future citizen is truly promising, will be useful to society and will not be a burden for it.
For help in preparing documents for traveling abroad, it is better to contact an appropriate expert. He will tell you which country and city to choose, talk about the specifics of your stay, possible risks and the likelihood of success in terms of moving. Moreover, the specialist will recommend the ideal migration program, including pension, investment, student or professional. Each has certain specifics, advantages and disadvantages.
The laws of many countries allow dual citizenship. Having expressed a desire to immigrate and obtain citizenship of the country in which he arrived, the applicant is obliged to report this to the Federal Migration Service within the next 2 months. This applies to those persons who will reside in Russia. It is noteworthy that this rule can be neglected if a person is permanently in another country.
Where to go young and single
It is easiest for young people to leave Russia. You can go study, make contacts and stay forever. This is the most popular type of emigration today.
Here are the randomly selected topics on the forum:
How to enter a university in Italy. General algorithm. Study in New Zealand Study and emigration to Poland Education in Slovenia Secondary and higher education in Lithuania. Practical Notes
As you can see, the answer to the question Where to leave Russia is clear. Not sunny Thailand or prestigious Oxford.
Only Europe and preferably cheaper - Eastern Europe. Or English-speaking countries are far away - New Zealand, Australia.
Where can a young family go to live from Russia?
In this case it is more difficult. Although it all depends on the level of education and income.
Loaded with a mortgage and a Land Cruiser 200, it’s better to give up the thought of leaving. You can read my previous article: How to leave Russia for permanent residence - just this case.
If you have money, and especially if you have remote income, then your prospects for leaving Russia are very bright.
I am not interested in programs for obtaining a residence permit in Europe, but they exist. There are not many of them, but there are still 0.5 million euros left (Austria, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland). Economy options for citizenship by investment (from $150,000) for island states in the Caribbean and Oceania are also offered. And permanent residence in Malta from 250 thousand euros.
You should read the topics on the residence permit forum: obtaining a residence permit | Permanent residence and in the section Selecting a country for emigration and immigration. Where to go.
Countries to which Russians most often emigrate
Reasons for emigration may be marriage to a citizen of another state, moving to relatives or friends, receiving a job offer, obtaining an education, and so on.
When choosing a host country, it is recommended to consider the following factors:
- state migration policy, on which such aspects as employment opportunities, social support, and so on depend;
- period of naturalization abroad (the ability to adapt to new living conditions, study of current legislation, and so on);
- conditions and possibility of obtaining a residence permit;
- the opportunity to obtain education, work, social support without first obtaining citizenship;
- the possibility of living with loved ones, children, retired parents, and so on.
The most popular countries chosen by Russians are:
- USA . Moving to this country is advisable if at least one of the following conditions is met:
- having a green card. The easiest way to obtain a document is to participate in a lottery held by the American Embassy;
- the presence of any knowledge or skills in demand in the country. In the USA, talented people take advantage: artists, musicians, scientists, and so on;
- the presence of discrimination in the homeland, for example, for particular political beliefs.
- Spain . The standard of living in this country is much higher than in Russia. The advantages are the warm climate and the presence of the sea. You can obtain citizenship if:
- there is a sufficient amount of money to purchase real estate;
- planning a marriage with a citizen of the state;
- long-term paid training is carried out at one of the higher educational institutions of the country.
- Germany . It’s easier to move to the state if:
- the applicant for citizenship is a highly qualified specialist and knows the German language well;
- grandparents or other close relatives are or were Germans or Jews.
- Canada. The relatively quiet country also has a loyal migration policy. You can obtain a residence permit if:
- it is planned to study at one of the country’s universities;
- there is a demanded specialty and sufficient work experience;
- it is planned to invest in the state economy.
If you have money, leave. No money - stay
If the fat layer is small - that is, money less than 100,000 euros + monthly income less than 2000 euros / month for the family, there is no need to be picky. You need to choose options “Where to leave Russia” - with an affordable cost of legalization in another country.
The choice of “Where to leave Russia with a view from the window, the sea within walking distance, a good climate and safety” is left to those whose income exceeds 30,000 euros/month and savings of at least a million euros.
A money-saving option is the Green Card lottery in the USA: How to get a Green Card in the USA. But a lottery is a lottery, even though it is free.
Moving to permanent residence in the USA
In which country is it easiest for a Russian to obtain citizenship?
The United States of America has earned a reputation as one of the strongest economic powers in the world, and few of the active population of foreign countries do not dream of living there as a resident.
Every year, the United States accepts more than 200 thousand immigrants from all over the world under various programs. You can give birth to a child in the USA, and he will automatically become a citizen of this country, and after 18 years of age he will be able to bring his parents with him.
Moving to Germany
Also, the country always lacks skilled labor, people of outstanding ability, talented musicians, athletes, budding scientists, researchers and software developers. In addition, every resident of the planet, if there are quotas for foreigners, can try his hand at entering one of the American universities and, having done this, receive a long-term student visa.
Worth knowing! The USA is the only country in the world that offers a chance to become a citizen through the Green Card lottery, and 3 million people from all over the world try their luck every year, and every 200 foreigners get what they want.
It should also be added that the state has a separate program for the immigration of wealthy pensioners, since this is one of the few countries in the world that truly respects older people. It is enough just to have a pension certificate and a monthly income of at least $1,500 per month, for example, from renting housing in the Russian Federation, which can feed new citizens on American soil.
Where can a specialist emigrate from Russia?
If your case involves a specific opportunity for professional implementation outside of Russia that is not available at home, then your choice is professional immigration (or emigration?).
Create an account on LinkedIn. Have interviews with representatives of foreign companies, at least via Skype. Be careful about creating your resume and get big - gain experience in communicating with the Western world.
This option is good for those who already work in branches of foreign companies in Russia. Prove yourself well as a specialist - they will offer you a job at the head office (outside of Russia).
Where and how to legalize and how to earn money
The undeniable truth is this:
Where it is relatively easy to legalize or even stay illegally, it is very difficult to make a living.
Where you can earn a living, it is difficult to legalize or live as an illegal immigrant.
It is easy to legalize in Georgia, Ukraine, Montenegro, and Thailand. But they won’t let you make money there. And in Germany, Italy, France, you cannot simply get a residence permit.
The conclusion suggests itself: - If there is not enough money, you need to explore options for professional emigration under programs in Canada and New Zealand and torment the Greencard lottery. — If you have a lot of money, you can slowly try European options.
Residence permit in Europe by investment
Earlier in the article, I mentioned programs for simplified acquisition of citizenship and residence permits in Europe. Citizenship is traded in Malta and Cyprus. The money needed is somewhere around a million euros. Residence permits for the purchase of real estate are offered in Greece and Portugal (probably 250-500 thousand euros). I heard that a residence permit for the financially independent can still be obtained in Italy (for 2 years). I did a review of the Golden Visa programs separately: Emigration from Russia 2020
Gain experience without paying attention to advice
And again, I will repeat what I wrote at the beginning of this article: Gain experience, look, compare, try to talk with random locals while traveling independently around the world. Start small. Everything big starts small.
In the end, personal experience will not allow you to hurt yourself too much if something happens. You will get away with bruises and bumps.
This site is dedicated to independent travel for self-sufficient people. The Travel to different countries section is broken down by continent and then by country. There is some information there. The truth is written from my bell tower and in accordance with my own vision of the horizon.
The This You Need section includes topics ranging from searching for air tickets and accommodation in a foreign land to ways to save money. These are life hacks that no one has canceled and which I use myself.
The Visa section is, of course, about how to get the required visa yourself. From Schengen to New Zealand. Probably everything is clear with this.
