Russia: Relaxed Rules for Temporary and Permanent Residence Permits
January 18, 2023
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At a Glance
The Russian government has eased the requirements related to obtaining temporary residence permits (TRPs) and permanent residence permits (PRPs). Key changes include:
- a new rule that issues visa extensions in Russia;
- a new TRP for foreign full-time students; and
- a new method by which rejection notices for residence permits are issued, among other changes.
Most of the changes focus on attracting talent or streamlining processes in order to attract foreign nationals to Russia.
The situation
The Russian government has relaxed several of the requirements for foreign nationals obtaining temporary residence permits (TRPs) and permanent residence permits (PRPs), which are effective immediately.
A closer look
Key changes to the rules regarding temporary and permanent residence permits include the following:
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| Extension of visas when filing for residence |
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| TRP visas issued simultaneously with TRP |
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| TRP for foreign students |
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| Medical examination |
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| Email notification of rejection of TRP and PRP applications eliminated |
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| Russian language exam requirement eliminated for Ukrainian nationals |
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Background
Over the past year, the Russian government has sought to eliminate some restrictions on foreign nationals applying to work in Russia, including introducing a new temporary residence permit for foreign nationals and relaxing medical examination requirements. These changes are intended to simplify immigration procedures to attract talent to the country.
Looking ahead
It is expected that Russia will continue to relax its immigration laws in order to attract talent to bolster and diversify its economy and create a more competitive real estate market.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
