Foreigners today are exploring Russian open spaces with no less zeal than the Russians of the Old and New Worlds. Some of the foreigners would like to stay with us forever. The point is small: to become a citizen of Russia.
Instruction manual
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Get a temporary residence permit (registration stamp in your passport). You can apply for a RVP while in our country on any possible visa, except for a tourist one. If you decide to go through the whole procedure to the end, you will have to renounce the citizenship of your country, although there are no clearly defined penalties for a second citizenship.
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Grounds for obtaining Russian citizenship:
- the presence of close relatives, citizens of the Russian Federation;
- marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation, lasting at least 3 years;
- investments in the Russian economy (at least $ 250, 000);
- the presence of a USSR passport with a residence permit in Russia;
- availability of certificates of service in the RA;
- the presence of a diploma of graduation from a Russian university;
- refugee and IDP status.
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One year after receiving the RVP (and if you are married, then the very next day) you will be able to apply for a residence permit (residence permit). Do not forget to present to the registrar in the Federal Migration Service a police clearance certificate in Russia and in your country (valid for only 45 days) and a certificate of income sources. Please note: if you have seriously decided to settle in Russia, you need to hurry up with obtaining a residence permit, since the RVP, although issued for a period of 3 years, will not be further extended.
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After obtaining a residence permit, you will be able to work only in the region where you received this document, without restrictions, however, you do not have to issue a work permit through the employer. In addition, you can use the services of free insurance medicine. Departure from Russia is allowed no more than 180 days a year. It is necessary to renew the residence permit every 5 years.
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After 5 years have passed after obtaining a residence permit, you can apply for Russian citizenship by submitting all documents to the FMS.
