#residence-permit
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Russia's Talent Visa: Decree 883 and the Impatriate Status
Decree 883 creates the status of foreigner of interest to Russia: RVP or VNZh outside quota, no language exam, decided in 30 days. Criteria and procedure.
Russian Family Visa: A Year of Free Movement for the Spouse of a Russian Citizen
Spouse or close relative of a Russian citizen: one-year multi-entry private visa, no stay cap, extendable without leaving Russia. Procedure and 2026 costs.
The Annual Residence Notification: The Duty That Costs People Their Permit
RVP and VNZh holders: two months to file the annual notification, twelve regional subsistence minimums of income to prove. Documents, filing and penalties.
The Russian Language, History and Law Exam for a Residence Permit
The real format of the Russian language, history and law exam for the RVP, VNZh and citizenship: who is exempt, how many questions, where to sit it, cost.
What Settling in Russia Actually Costs: The 2026 Breakdown
State fees, medical exam, translations, language tests, professional fees: the full cost of a Russian migration path in 2026, item by item, in roubles.
Decree 821: The Military Contract Gates the VNZh Only, Never the RVP
Decree 821 of November 5, 2025 ties the Russian permanent residence permit and citizenship to a military contract. The temporary permit (RVP) is not covered.
Moving to Russia in 2026: All Available Paths for Western Citizens
Russia Traditional Values residence decree explained for Western citizens 2026: 5 visa paths compared (marriage, HQS, traditional values, investment, studies).
Russia: Putin Opens Visa and Residence Permit to 'Traditional Values' Advocates
Decree No. 702 creates a visa and residence permit for foreigners sharing 'traditional Russian values': 47 eligible countries, France and the US included.