Residence permit: do you need a quota and how to get status 2021

Who can get a residence permit in the Russian Federation: requirements for a foreign citizen
Deadline for issuing a residence permit
Legal consequences of obtaining a residence permit in the Russian Federation
Residence in the Russian Federation with a residence permit - responsibilities of a foreign citizen

This article on the site discusses the procedure for foreign citizens and stateless persons to obtain a residence permit in the Russian Federation, the preconditions that must be met for this, and existing requirements. We have analyzed the legal consequences of receiving this document and the responsibilities that arise, the timing of obtaining a residence permit in the Russian Federation and some other issues.

The residence permit in Russia itself is a separate document that is issued to a foreign citizen in addition to his national passport.

This is what a residence permit for a foreign citizen looks like in the Russian Federation.

A residence permit for a stateless person is a document that both identifies a person and confirms his lack of citizenship.

Residence permit in the Russian Federation for stateless persons.

A residence permit in Russia is issued without limitation of validity. The only exceptions in this case are highly qualified specialists and members of their families, to whom a residence permit is issued for the duration of the work permit.

What benefits will you get?

With the receipt of any of these documents (resident visa, residence permit, permanent residence or citizenship), the Applicant acquires the same rights as the indigenous population of the country; Thus, resident status provides numerous benefits:

• the right to live, study, establish enterprises

• opportunity to work;

• obtaining loans with low interest rates;

• opening accounts in reliable banks;

• freedom of visa-free travel between countries;

• availability of quality medical services;

• the opportunity to teach children in the best universities on a resident basis

• possibility of purchasing real estate;

• availability of social guarantees.

In many countries there are no mandatory investment requirements, no minimum period of residence in the country, and the tax regime does not require you to pay taxes on your income in other countries. The immigration agency EASY-VISA (Euro-Resident) will select for you the best option for residency or 2nd citizenship.

Traveling with a Russian residence permit

A residence permit is, so to speak, a document for internal use in the Russian Federation. For all other countries, you remain a citizen of the state whose passport you hold. Therefore, if citizens of your country need a visa to, say, Argentina, then you will have to apply for one to travel there. Even though Argentina is visa-free for Russians.

Under what conditions can you cross the border with a residence permit?

Elena Voropaeva
23.12.2020

Holders of a Russian residence permit obtain a visa for the desired state only through its Consulate on the territory of the Russian Federation. This is another difference between persons with a residence permit and Russian citizens. If Russians can simply take their documents to a travel agency and transfer all the paperwork to it, then foreigners must personally visit the consular office to obtain an entry permit.

If, in addition to a Russian residence permit, you are the happy owner of a residence permit from one of the Schengen countries, then you don’t have to bother with applying for visas to most countries of the European Union. A residence permit is already a sufficient basis for such travel.

However, be careful - not all countries of the European Union are included in the Schengen zone , and not all countries included in the Schengen agreement are members of the European Union. Thus, the UK and Ireland with a Schengen visa, although they are members of the European Union. Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania and Croatia are also not part of the Schengen agreement, but allow you to cross their borders with a Schengen visa.

By the way, if you have a residence permit from one of these four countries (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania, Croatia), you will not be able to visit the Schengen countries without a visa . So, if you are thinking about applying for their residence permit for easy travel, take this fact into account.

Read about personal experience of obtaining a Schengen visa.

You can obtain resident status for various reasons:

• based on studies

• based on work (as well as as an entrepreneur, investor..)

• for family reasons

• as an economically independent Applicant

We invite you to take a short test and find out which immigration option is right for you.

Take the test

To obtain a D visa and residence permit, you must complete several steps:

Discussion of your situation, selection of the optimal solution.
Signing the contract in the office or online. Providing an initial package of documents for preparing a dossier (if necessary). Prepayment (if applicable)
Obtaining a complete dossier (package of documents for visa D) and preparing a visit to the consulate/visa center for personal submission of documents; accompanied by an Easy-visa employee, if necessary

Obtaining a positive decision and a resident visa (for Europe - D) to enter the country for permanent residence
Entry into the country; obtaining a residence permit. Russian-speaking Easy-visa employees accompany you at all stages.
In the future, support is possible for extending a residence permit and obtaining permanent residence and citizenship.

How long to wait for a residence permit

One of the features of Russian migration legislation is a different approach to certain categories of foreign citizens. Each of them has its own deadlines for obtaining a residence permit.

Let's start with the RVP. The authorities of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are considering the application for its issuance within 2 months. When a temporary residence permit has already been received, you will have to wait about a year and then initiate the process of obtaining a residence permit.

When answering the question about how long it takes to obtain a residence permit, you need to understand that each category of foreigners has its own deadlines:

As a general rule, after submitting the appropriate application, the competent services have 6 months to accept or refuse a residence permit.
A program for the resettlement of compatriots has been approved in Russia. The state is interested in people with Russian roots returning to their historical homeland. If a compatriot has expressed a request to issue a residence permit, then the competent authorities consider his application within a short period of time - 2 months.
The Russian Federation also needs foreign qualified specialists who are willing to renounce their citizenship to obtain Russian citizenship. Such persons receive a residence permit for no more than 3 months.

In 2021, shortened terms for citizens of some CIS countries still remain relevant. For example, for Belarusians.

Documents for applying for a residence permit in the general order

Statement

We discussed what and how to write in the application in the instructions for filling out an application for a residence permit. Application printing is double-sided only. Applications must be printed on separate sheets.

Check every letter and number in the form - the filling must exactly match your documents. If your passport does not contain a middle name, then write only your first and last name in the application. The application must be signed in the presence of an inspector.

Photos

You will need four photos. Dimensions 35 x 45 mm. They will accept both color and black and white, but always on matte paper.

Do not cut or paste photographs into the form - the migration department employee will do everything himself. Photo requirements.

Passport

This necessary document must be translated into Russian. Translate all pages, blank ones too (they are copied and filed). The translation is certified by a notary.

Income confirmation

Required stage of applying for a residence permit. They accept various documents: certificate of deposit, certificate of employment, pension certificate, etc.

Learn more about income for a residence permit.

List of documents to confirm income for a residence permit

Medical certificates

Do people with HIV get a residence permit?

Elena Voropaeva
23.03.2020

The foreigner will have to undergo a medical examination and confirm the absence of dangerous ailments. You need to obtain a certificate of absence of HIV, a certificate of health from various doctors, and a conclusion from a narcologist-psychiatrist. The validity period of medical documents is 90 days. When receiving certificates, check the information written on them. There are errors in writing your full name, passport details, and registration address.

How does a medical examination for status take place?

Photos of medical certificates for residence permit

Documents for housing

Applicants who have been living in the Russian Federation continuously for three years provide papers confirming ownership of an apartment, house, other residential real estate, or a rental/rental agreement.

If you crossed the border of the Russian Federation less than three years ago, then such documents will not be required from you.

A document confirming knowledge of the Russian language, history, law

For most, this document is a certificate issued based on the results of passing an exam.

Citizens who graduated from a Soviet or Russian school/university/college, etc. will not have to spend money on testing. They just need to present a document confirming their graduation from an educational institution.

Who does not need to confirm knowledge of the Russian language, history, law

State duty

Payment of state duty for residence permit

Marina Danilova
18.12.2020

The service for reviewing an application for 2021 costs 5,000 rubles. You need to be careful when paying state fees. Errors are often made on receipts. Please check the correct spelling of your full name and registration address. In the line “Document” there should be “passport of a foreign citizen”. In the item “Country that issued the document” there should not be “Russia”, as operators often write, but an indication of your state, for example, “Kazakhstan”.

Lists of papers for minors and migrants who are registered in a simplified manner are given in the Regulations approved by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 846 and on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

A residence permit certifies the identity of a stateless person

The situation is different with stateless persons. The same tenth article of Federal Law No. 115 lists the papers that serve as identification documents for LBG. And among them there is a residence permit. That is, if a person does not have citizenship of any state and has gone through the process of obtaining a residence permit in Russia, then this document will prove his identity. Using a residence permit, he will be able to undergo all procedures for which citizens need a passport.

Excerpt from Federal Law-115

True, it is possible that a stateless person will encounter difficulties. Since even in government agencies, not everyone knows what a residence permit is for a stateless person and requires a passport.

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What privileges does it give

Often people arriving in Russia do not understand the importance of obtaining a residence permit. However, you should familiarize yourself with the laws of the Russian Federation and find out that a residence permit provides a number of serious advantages:

After obtaining a residence permit, a person can freely stay on the territory of the state, independently choosing an address. A person is not restricted in moving.
You are allowed to leave Russia without collecting additional certificates. You no longer need a visa to cross the border. The only document that is presented is an identity card and a residence permit in the Russian Federation.
A person with a residence permit can officially work in any region of the country. No special permission or patent is required to operate.
Foreigners have access to social benefits that all citizens have. This means receiving free medical care and education, a guarantee of a pension upon reaching a certain age and having the length of service established by law. The same rights apply to payments for disability, loss of a breadwinner, and care for an incapacitated family member.
An important advantage is the purchase of apartments and houses, indicating them as a place of residence.
A legalized foreigner is allowed to invite relatives who are citizens of another state to Russia.
You can be elected to local government bodies, as well as participate in referendums.
It is easy to get a loan from Russian banks.

When receiving a pension in the Russian Federation, a person with a residence permit takes into account the length of service in other countries. The list includes the following countries:

Ukraine and Belarus;
Kyrgyzstan and Armenia;
Tajikistan and Moldova;
Kazakhstan and Lithuania;
Turkmenistan.

Some restrictions have been introduced on the capabilities of migrants. People with a residence permit cannot:

Participate in voting and be elected to regional government bodies.
Serve in the Russian army. Only contractual registration is allowed.
Be part of a ship's crew under the flag of the Russian Federation and be listed as a civil aviation pilot.
Work in security agencies and government services of Russia.

If necessary, a person with a residence permit can repeatedly renew the document. Until November 1, 2021, the certificate is valid for 5 years. A residence permit helps in obtaining Russian citizenship if there are no claims against its holder. However, this only happens if the person is permanently in the Russian Federation during this time. Exception: annual travel abroad for 3 months.

From November 1, 2021, permanent certificates will be issued. But in accordance with Article 8, paragraph 3 of Federal Law No. 115, the rule does not include highly qualified personnel and members of their families invited to work in Russia for a limited time.