TRP under simplified procedure (Decree №702 as of 19, August 2024)

Temporary residence permit (TRP) can be issued to a foreign citizen without quota and without examination of knowledge of the Russian language, history and legislation of the Russian Federation under simplified procedure in accordance with Presidential Decree № 702 from August 19th 2024. 

Confidence Group provides maximum support in submitting documents for TRP. Please find the features of submission, as well as the list of required documents below. 

Citizens of the following countries can apply for TRP under simplified procedure:

Terms of TRP obtaining:

For foreign citizens arriving in the Russian Federation from visa countries processing time is about 4 months from the date of submission of documents. 

For foreign citizens arriving in the Russian Federation on a visa-free basis, processing time is 45-50 working days from the date of submission of documents. 

The list of documents required for TRP obtaining:

     ·  2 copies of completed application form;

     ·  2 photos 35*45 mm;

     ·  paid state duty in amount of 1 920 RUB;

     ·  passport / ID + notarized translation;

     ·  documents confirming the absence of drug addiction and infectious diseases that pose a danger to others, provided in the list approved by the federal executive authority authorized by the Government of the Russian Federation, as well as a certificate confirming the absence of a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);

     ·  document confirming the absence of a criminal record or, if any, containing information about the crime for which the applicant was convicted, legalized in accordance with the requirements specified below;

     ·  original of migration registration + copy;

     ·  original of migration card + copy. 

Legalization of documents for foreign citizens arriving in the Russian Federation from visa-countries

Foreign citizens arriving in the Russian Federation from visa-countries need to legalize documents required for submission for TRP. 

There are two options:

     ·  Official documents and acts issued by authorities of countries members of Hague Convention of October 5th 1961 are accepted with an apostille.

     ·  Official documents and acts issued by authorities of countries that are not parties of Hague Convention of October 5th 1961 are accepted after consular legalization. 

Medical examination

Foreign citizens must pass mandatory medical examination in any medical organization from the list of approved organizations in the relevant subject of the Russian Federation. 

Medical examination of foreign citizens and stateless persons is carried out in to confirm the presence or the absence of drug addiction and infectious diseases that pose a danger to others. 

The list of infectious diseases that pose danger to others and are the basis for refusing to issue or cancellation of the temporary residence permit is as follows:

     ·  tuberculosis;

     ·  leprosy (Hansen's disease);

     ·  syphilis;

     ·  HIV. 

Fingerprint registration of foreign citizens

Fingerprint registration is mandatory for all applicants older than 6 years old when they submit documents for TRP. 

Registration at the place of residence / migration registration

Foreign citizen must submit an application for registration to the territorial division of the General Department of Migration issues of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the location of the residential premise within 7 working days after obtainment of TRP. 

Annual notification of residence

A foreign citizen who has a temporary residence permit on the territory of Russia, must personally or using public information and telecommunication networks (for example, the State Services portal) submit a notification of confirmation of his residence in Russia attaching a certificate of income, copies of a tax return statement or other document confirming the amount and source of income for the latest year to the territorial body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 2 months from the date of expiration of the next year from the date of receipt of the temporary residence permit. Submission of documents through a representative is not provided. 

Late submission of the notification of residency in Russia is an administrative offense for which a fine with or without administrative expulsion is provided.

What date is considered the date of receipt of the temporary residence permit?

The date of receipt of the temporary residence permit is the date of actual stamping in the passport.

Obtaining a temporary residence permit visa

A temporary resident visa is issued to foreign citizens based on a temporary residence permit in Russia. The visa is multiple entry, the validity of the temporary resident visa is equal to the validity period of the temporary residence permit, which is 3 years. 

If a positive decision is made to issue a temporary residence permit for a foreign citizen, simultaneously with its receipt, a temporary resident visa will be affixed to his passport. 

Please note that a visa is not required for citizens of one of the following countries, in accordance with international agreements providing for visa-free entry for citizens with a temporary residence permit in Russia, namely:

     ·  Germany;

     ·  Bosnia and Herzegovina;

     ·  Republic of Macedonia;

     ·  Republic of Croatia;

     ·  Republic of Poland;

     ·  Republic of Italy;

     ·  Montenegro.

Also, according to the Decree of the President of Russia of June 17, 2008, No. 977 "On the Procedure for Entry into Russia and Exit from Russia of Stateless Persons Residing in the Republic of Latvia or the Republic of Estonia", a stateless person residing in the territory of Latvia and Estonia is not required to apply for a visa.

Rights of a foreign citizen who has received a temporary residence permit

A foreign citizen who has received a temporary residence permit becomes a temporary resident of Russia. The citizen or stateless person having a temporary residence permit can do the following:

     ·  freely enter the territory of Russia and leave the country;

     ·  legally work in a constituent entity of Russia without obtaining a work patent and a work permit;

     ·  register your own company or become an individual entrepreneur;

     ·  get free medical care and visit state medical institutions at the place of residence.