Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has become attractive to migrants, especially from the former Soviet Union. However, it is quite difficult to obtain a residence permit in Russia - you need to strictly follow the specified procedures and prepare all the necessary documents.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out if you need a visa to Russia. A visa-free regime is supported with a significant number of CIS countries, for example, with Belarus. At the same time, a resident of the European Union or the United States will need a visa even for a short-term visit to Russia. For a visa, insurance will be required for the entire stay in the country, as well as an invitation issued by an employer, university or private person. A visa is issued at a Russian consulate on the territory of a foreign state. When entering Russia, regardless of whether you have a visa, fill out the migration card and hand it over to the migration officer at the airport.
Step 2
Apply for a temporary residence permit in Russia. It is issued for no more than 3 years. It is advisable to submit documents as early as possible, since a certain number of such documents are issued per year. The exception is highly qualified foreign specialists working under the contract. as well as wives, husbands and parents of Russian citizens. To obtain documents, you will need to provide a certificate of income, information about the place of residence, as well as data from a medical examination for dangerous infectious diseases, including HIV infection.
Step 3
After a year of living in Russia, you will be able to apply for a residence permit, which is issued for 5 years. The exception is citizens of Belarus and Turkmenistan, who can apply for a residence permit for 5 years immediately upon arrival in Russia. There is no life-long residence permit in Russia, however, by renewing documents every 5 years, you can live in Russia indefinitely. For this document, you will need the same papers as for a temporary residence permit. Also, if you are married or have minor children, you must provide data from this and relevant documents, for example, a marriage certificate or a child's birth certificate. All documents not in Russian must be translated and certified by a notary. Submit the package of documents to the Federal Migration Service at your place of residence. The FMS will send you its decision by mail.
