Residence Permit in Russia RVP & VNJ — Eligibility, Documents & Process

What's included in this service

Russian residence status is obtained in stages — first a temporary permit (RVP), then a permanent permit (VNJ). The requirements at each stage differ depending on the applicant's nationality, family situation and employment status. We advise on both stages in full.

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  Eligibility assessment — RVP

  Analysis of eligibility for a temporary residence permit — including quota-based routes, quota-free routes (for spouses of Russian nationals, certain CIS nationals, former Soviet citizens and others) and the HQS-linked route. We identify the most appropriate basis for your specific situation.

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  Document requirements — RVP & VNJ

  A complete list of documents required for each stage — identity documents, supporting evidence for the chosen eligibility basis, health and language requirements, financial sufficiency evidence and any nationality-specific additions.

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  Timelines & processing

  Realistic timelines for each stage — from application submission through to a decision. We explain what happens at each step and how to monitor progress, including the distinction between quota-based and quota-free applications which have different statutory processing times.

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  Annual confirmation obligations

  Holders of a temporary residence permit (RVP) are required to confirm their continued residence annually. We explain the confirmation procedure, the required documentation and the consequences of missing the deadline.

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  Transition from RVP to VNJ

  Advice on transitioning from temporary to permanent residence — when you become eligible to apply, what additional requirements apply at the VNJ stage, and how the process differs from the initial RVP application.

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  Renewal & change of circumstances

  Guidance on renewing a permanent residence permit and on the obligations that arise when personal circumstances change — including change of name, address, family status or employment — and what must be reported to the migration authorities.