Residence & citizenship
Residence & citizenship routes for Russia.
3 Russian resources in this topic
Visa routes
- Temporary Residence Permit (RVP)Visa route
The first step to living in Russia long term, allowing residence and work for a fixed period before permanent residence.
- Permanent Residence PermitVisa route
A long-term residence permit allowing indefinite residence in Russia and forming the basis for citizenship.
- Russian Citizenship (Naturalisation)Visa route
Acquisition of Russian citizenship through naturalisation after continuous permanent residence, subject to language and other conditions.