#braiden_services №1883

💢 PURCHASE OF LAND PLOTS FOR HOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER PURPOSES | PART 1

➡️ This service is relevant for foreign citizens who want to buy a land plot:

• for the construction of a residential house or a summer house (dacha), as well as for building a house for rental purposes (including in border territories);

• for engaging in agriculture, placing an industrial facility, etc.

A foreign citizen can buy a land plot for the construction of a residential house with any status: a valid visa, a TRP, or permanent RP.

➡️ Stages of service implementation:

😀 Stage 1: Land plot selection

1. Selection of suitable plots

– Discussion with the Client of requirements for the land plot (location, area, land designation, availability of water supply, gas, sewage, etc.)

– Discussion with the Client about what will be built on the land plot (a house/dacha for personal use; a house for rent; whether the possibility of raising animals is needed; whether registration at the place of residence in the house will be required)

– Selection of several suitable options and approval with the Client

2. Preliminary check

– Communication with Sellers – obtaining information about the object, the degree of readiness to proceed with the transaction, and obtaining the cadastral number

– Checking the plot via the public cadastral map (see the “Important to Know” section below)

– Providing the Client with a list of current plots for viewing (in one location)

How some sellers twist the true information about the plot:
– stating hectares instead of hundred square meters (a difference of 100 times) for the area,
– indicating a different location on the map – e.g., showing it in the center of a settlement when it is not (it is necessary to request the cadastral number and check it on the cadastral map),
– stating a different designated purpose (e.g., indicating individual residential construction instead of agricultural land, etc.),
– other misrepresentations.

All this needs to be checked during the plot selection stage.

3. Personal inspection of the plot

The inspection can be done with the Client or without the Client's participation (if they are abroad or unable to attend).

If without the Client's participation: in this case, a video call can be organized, or photos and videos can be provided via Google Drive.

The trips to the site typically include:

– Communication with the Seller (owner or agent) and preliminary review of documents;

– Inspection of the land plot and its adjacent territories (presence of slope, trees and bushes, assessment of existing structures and the possibility of their use, possibility of access for construction machinery, and much more);

– Communication with neighbors regarding pros and cons (cons may include: presence of noisy neighbors, bad odors, construction restrictions, flooding risks, groundwater level, and much more).

All of the above is highly important for assessing subsequent construction: cost of site clearance, cost of the foundation, etc.

⬇️ CONTINUATION ⬇️

💢 PURCHASE OF LAND PLOTS FOR HOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER PURPOSES | PART 2

😀 Stage 2: Purchase of land plot

1. Document collection and analysis:
– Requesting and verification of noscript documents
– Analysis of property noscript transition history
– Checking the seller for bankruptcy procedures, debts, arrests, prohibitions
– Verification of cadastral data (area, address, boundaries, etc.)
– Checking for restrictions (permitted use, allowable building density, restrictions due to power lines, gas lines, water protection zones, etc.)

2. Deal preparation:
– Drafting and coordination of the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Seller
– Review of the Purchase and Sale Agreement if prepared by the Seller
– Negotiating with the Seller a payment method considering client interest protection (letter of credit, bank safe deposit box, notary, other)

3. Submission of documents for deal registration:
– Making an appointment at MFC, with a notary, or using Sberbank's “DomKlik” service
– Accompanying the client during the transaction
– Monitoring the registration of property rights with Rosreestr
The transaction can be conducted by a lawyer by power of attorney.

➡️ Service result:
– Client has purchased a good plot for subsequent construction of a house (farm, production facility, etc.)
– Client has completed a legally clean transaction and possesses all necessary documents confirming property rights.

➡️ Service timeline:
• stage 1 “Land plot selection” – average 2-3 weeks;
• stage 2 “Purchase of land plot” – average 2-3 weeks;

➡️ Service cost:

• stage 1 “Land plot selection” – from 70 000 rub.
Cost is affected by distance from Moscow, number of properties to view, need for our specialist to visit for plot assessment, etc.

• stage 2 “Purchase of land plot” – from 70 000 rub.
Cost is affected by transaction location (distance from Moscow) and need for lawyer's personal participation.

Exact cost and payment terms are determined during preparation of Individual Commercial Proposal based on Client's request.

➡️ Overheads:

– State duty for property rights registration – 4 000 rubles (for individuals)
– Notarized agreement (if required) – from 10 000 rubles
Our company has a specialist with notary accreditation as a translator. More details

⬇️ CONTINUATION ⬇️

💢 PURCHASE OF LAND PLOTS FOR HOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER PURPOSES | PART 3

❗️Important to know:

1. Rosreestr is the state body responsible for registering rights to real estate and transactions with it, as well as maintaining cadastral records.

2. Cadastral map – a free web service designed to obtain information about all registered real estate objects (their cadastral boundaries) in the Russian Federation. Maintained by Rosreestr.
Link: https://ik9map.roscadastres.com/map
We obtain the cadastral number from the seller and verify all key parameters of the land plot: area, address, permitted use, cadastral value, etc.

3. Building density is the ratio of the total area of all building floors to the area of the plot on which it is located.
Building density norms depend on the region, territorial zone, and land designation. According to regulations in Moscow Region, the building coefficient should not exceed 40% (but there are exceptions).

4. Land tax rate for land plot owners (regardless of whether foreigner or Russian citizen) – 0.3% of cadastral value. For legal entities, if land is purchased for housing construction, the rate is the same.

5. Types of permitted land use within settlements.
There are several types of permitted land use within settlements: for individual housing construction, for personal subsidiary farming, vegetable gardening, horticulture, dacha construction, etc.
The type of permitted land use affects the possibility of building a house, keeping animals, etc.

6. Purchase of land in border territories for house construction.
According to Presidential Decree No. 26 of January 9, 2011 "On approval of the list of border territories where foreign citizens, stateless persons and foreign legal entities cannot own land plots," foreign citizens cannot purchase land in border territories.

If you want to buy land in border territories (Crimea, Caucasus, Altai, Far East), submit a request – we will advise how to optimally solve this issue in your case.

7. Purchase of agricultural land.
Purchase of agricultural land by foreigners is prohibited – Article 3 of Federal Law No. 101-FZ of July 24, 2002 "On turnover of agricultural lands".

Purchase of agricultural land is possible by legal entities with foreign participation share not exceeding 49%. Purchase of agricultural land requires preliminary notification of the administration. Lease of agricultural land by foreigners is possible.

If you want to engage in farming in Russia and need agricultural land, submit a request – we will advise how to optimally solve this issue in your case. We will help select a suitable location and, if necessary, organize contact with local administration.

8. Purchase of industrial land.
Purchase of industrial land for construction of production facilities, warehouses, and other purposes is possible for foreign citizens and legal entities, including in special economic zones with preferential taxation.

If you need to purchase industrial land, submit a request – we will consult you on how to optimally solve this issue in your case. We can assist in selecting a suitable location and, if necessary, organize contact with local administration.

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#braiden_services №1887

💢 INTRODUCTORY TOUR OF RUSSIA WITH A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

This service is relevant for foreigners who want to visit Russia as tourists accompanied by a professional guide speaking the client's language.

More and more foreigners wish to discover the beauty and culture of Russia. Therefore, we have decided to launch this service in collaboration with our partner guides.

If you are only interested in a visa, without a tourist program, we are ready to assist with its processing. Details of the service are available here.

➡️ Service implementation stages:

1. Selection of the tour route and travel dates
2. Processing the tourist visa (we assist)
3. Arrival in Russia
4. Conducting the tour

➡️ Currently, tours are offered to the following destinations:

• Moscow and the 400 km area around Moscow

• The Golden Ring of Russia

• Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast

• Murmansk

• Irkutsk (Lake Baikal)

• Republic of Karelia

This list is regularly updated.

➡️ Service cost:
Tourist visa processing – 30 000 rubles.
Tour cost – from 20 000 rubles per person.

The tour cost depends on the destination, number of days, and group composition. Our manager will connect you with a guide to discuss the details.

➡️ Payment procedure:

1. Payment for visa processing – 100% prepayment.
2. Guide services are usually paid in two stages: a deposit of ~30% and the balance upon arrival in Russia. Payments for tours are made directly to the guides.

➡️ Insurance policy
An insurance policy must be obtained for each family member, including children.
We assist with obtaining the insurance policy.
Cost ~ 4 000 rubles per person.

❗️ Important to know:

– For a comfortable stay in Moscow, we offer special conditions at partner hotels – a discount of up to 40% for our clients. Details here.

– Our specialists are ready to assist with obtaining a SIM card and/or opening a bank account in Russia. Details here.

– If you decide to stay in Russia long-term, we can provide you with comprehensive support: residency registration, real estate acquisition, and other services.

The full list of our services can be found here.

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#braiden_services №1894

💢 LEGAL SUPPORT FOR IMPORTING CASH INTO RUSSIA EXCEEDING $100,000 USD

➡️ This service is relevant for foreign citizens planning to bring more than $100,000 USD or the equivalent in cash into Russia through official border crossing points.

According to Russian legislation, individuals have the right to import any amount of cash duty-free, but with additional requirements:

🟡 Amounts up to $10,000 – free passage without declaration;

🟡Amounts over $10,000 but less than $100,000 – declaration required without providing documents on the origin of the funds;

🟡 Amounts over $100,000 – declaration required + provision of documents proving the origin of the funds.

The norms specified above apply per person, including minors.

Failure to comply with declaration requirements and provide supporting documents may result in the cash being confiscated or seized until documents proving the origin of the funds are provided.

➡️ Stages of service provision:

1. Collection of documents on the origin of the funds.
2. Translation of necessary documents into Russian.
3. Certification of documents.

Option 1, if you are in your home country.
Certification of the translation's accuracy takes place at the Russian Consulate.

Our specialist submits a request to the Consulate (application and attachments) and schedules an appointment for you.

Option 2, if you are in Russia and plan to travel to your home country to retrieve the funds.
Certification of the translation's accuracy is best done by a Russian notary. This is faster and cheaper.

Our specialist handles the notarization of the translation and provides you with the complete set of ready documents.

➡️ Service timeline: from 3 days, depending on the specifics of the situation.

➡️ Result of the service:
The foreign citizen successfully passes customs control and imports cash exceeding $100,000 USD into Russia in accordance with current legislation.

➡️ Service cost: from 70 000 rubles.
The cost is influenced by the volume of supporting documentation and the client's location.

➡️ Payment procedure:
– advance payment – 70%
– after receiving the ready package of documents – 30%

➡️ Overheads:

• Services for translating supporting documents into Russian – from 10 000 rubles.

The exact cost will be stated after analyzing the volume of text to be translated.

• Consulate fee for certifying the translation – from $100 USD (depends on the country).

❗️Important to know:

When importing amounts over $10 000 USD or the equivalent, an individual is required to go through the "red channel" and fill out the corresponding declaration on-site.

The entire imported sum is subject to declaration, including the amount that can be imported without declaration.

Violation of these rules leads to criminal liability under Article 200.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, with a fine ranging from ten to fifteen times the amount of illegally moved cash (a particularly large-scale violation).

Official response from the Federal Customs Service on the import of cash: https://news.1rj.ru/str/braiden_channel/1914

📌 One of our cases on this service: https://news.1rj.ru/str/braiden_channel/3744

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#braiden_services №1906

💢 FREE SUPPORT IN CONCLUDING A CONTRACT FOR CONTRACT SERVICE IN RUSSIA

📝 This service is relevant for foreign citizens who wish to join the Russian Army.
You can be either in Russia or in your home country (we will help you get there – free of charge).

➡️ Financial terms of service:
– after concluding the contract, you receive 20 000 – 30 000 USD (initial payment);
– for each month of service in the army, you receive 2 000 – 3 000 USD.

➡️ Stages of work:

1. You submit an application to us (contacts below).

2. We send you a form to fill out.

3. We receive the completed form from you and forward it to the military unit for approval of your candidacy.

4. After a positive decision is received, a representative of the military unit contacts you for a personal conversation (provides information about the place of service, position, financial conditions, answers your questions).

5. Your documents undergo a thorough check (up to 1 month).

6. You are approved, and we handle the preparation of documents for your arrival in Russia.

7. You arrive in Russia, are met and escorted to the deployment location, where you undergo a medical examination and sign the contract.

8. You are sent to a training unit where you are taught Russian and a specialty (approximately 1 month – this period counts towards the contract term).

9. You serve for one year. After that, you may continue military service if there is a need.

10. After 1 year of service, you have the right to apply for Russian citizenship (a passport). You and your family.

➡️ Obtaining Russian citizenship
According to legislation, a foreign citizen who has signed a contract for military service has the right to obtain Russian citizenship. The entire family (wife, children, parents) can obtain citizenship.

• The contract term must be at least 1 year.
• The applicant has to serve for at least 1 year.

✔️ TO START THE PROCEDURE
for considering your application or if you have a question, write to our specialist:
✴️ @braiden_support

Note:
This service is intended only for those who wish to serve and obtain citizenship through the simplified procedure.
It is not intended for those who do not wish to serve or are in Russia on a visa 702 and want to transition to a residence permit. We await further amendments to the law.

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#braiden_services №1938

💢 OBTAINING A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT (RP) IN RUSSIA BASED ON A DIPLOMA WITH HONORS (RED DIPLOMA)

➡️ This service is relevant for foreign citizens who have met the following conditions:
• graduated from a Russian university with honors (red diploma);
• studied full-time.

❗️Important to know:

• The right to apply for a RP is lifelong; the time elapsed since obtaining the red diploma does not matter.
• Employment in the Russian Federation is not required to submit the application.
• An exam in the Russian language, history, and legislation is not required, as the education was received at a Russian university.
• Minor children can obtain an RP together with the applicant.
• Decree 821 on the need for men aged 18-65 to sign a military contract does not apply to this basis for obtaining an RP.

➡️ Stages of service provision:
1. Collection of necessary documents;
2. Preparation of the application and its attachments for submission to the migration authority;
3. Undergoing a mandatory medical examination and obtaining certificates.
The client's presence is mandatory.
4. Obtaining a ticket (appointment) for submitting documents to the migration authority;
5. Submitting the complete set of documents to the migration authority.
The client's presence is mandatory.
6. Receiving the finalized RP ~ approximately 4 months later.

➡️ Result of the service:
A permanent residence permit has been obtained on the basis of a Red diploma.

➡️ Service timeline:
• preparation of the document package and submission to the migration authority – 3–4 weeks;
• review of the application by the MVD – 4 months.

➡️ Service cost: from 70 000 rubles
The cost depends on your location (in Russia or abroad), completeness of documents, presence of minor children, etc.

After reviewing your situation, the manager will provide you with a Commercial offer based on our company's approved rates and possible discounts.

➡️ Payment procedure:
Payment is made in installments as the service is provided.

➡️ Overheads:
• State duty for issuing the RP – 6 000 rubles.
• Notarized translation of documents – 4 500–7 000 rubles.

➡️ Advantages of having an RP based on a Red diploma:

• the RP is issued without a validity period (does not require renewal).
• grants the right to legally reside and work throughout the Russian Federation without a patent, visa, or additional permits.
• allows applying for Russian citizenship immediately, without the need for 5 years of residence under an RP.
• enables issuing private visas to Russia and invitations for relatives and friends.
• grants the right to cross the border of the Russian Federation without a visa.
• Grants the right to register a company in Russia and conduct business.

➡️ Obligations after obtaining the RP

1. Register for migration within 7 working days.
Violation of the deadline will result in a fine of up to 5 000 rubles or cancellation of the RP.

2. Reside in Russia at least 6 calendar months per year.
Otherwise, the residence permit may be cancelled.

3. Submit an annual notification of residence under the RP.
You can learn more about the service for submitting the annual notification for RP holders here.

➡️ Obtaining Russian citizenship based on a red diploma

For foreign students, the legislation provides not only for a simplified procedure for obtaining an RP based on a "red diploma" but also for a simplified procedure for obtaining Russian Citizenship immediately after receiving the RP.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining Russian citizenship based on a red diploma here.

📌 Case example: https://news.1rj.ru/str/braiden_channel/3102

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#braiden_services №1941

💢 OBTAINING RUSSIAN CITIZENSHIP BASED ON A RUSSIAN DIPLOMA WITH HONORS (RED DIPLOMA)

➡️ This service is relevant for foreign citizens who have fulfilled the following conditions:

• Graduated from a Russian university with honors (time elapsed does not matter);

• Studied full-time;

• Already obtained a permanent residence permit (RP).
If you have a red diploma but do not yet have an RP, we recommend reviewing our service here.

➡️ Service stages:

1. Collection of necessary documents;
2. Preparation of the application and attachments for submission to the migration authority;
3. Completion of the mandatory medical examination and obtaining certificates.
The client's presence is mandatory.
4. Obtaining a ticket (appointment) for submitting documents to the migration authority;
5. Submission of the complete document package to the migration authority.
The client's presence is mandatory.
6. Receipt of Russian citizenship passport ~ after 4 months.

➡️ Result of the service:
Citizenship obtained on the basis of a Red diploma.

➡️ Service timelines:
• Preparation of necessary documents: 2–3 weeks
• Booking an appointment with the MVD: 2 –5 weeks (depending on the region)
• MVD review period: up to 3 months;
• Booking the oath ceremony ~ 7 days

➡️ Service cost: from 80 000 rubles
The cost depends on your location (Russia or abroad), completeness of documents, presence of minor children, etc.

After reviewing your situation, the manager will provide you with a Commercial offer based on our company's approved rates and possible discounts.

➡️ Payment procedure:
Payment is made in installments as the service progresses.

➡️ Overheads:
– Notarized translations – 7 000–9 000 rubles.
– State duty for citizenship – 4 200 rubles.

❗️Important to know:

• If you have minor children who already have an RP in Russia, you have the right to obtain Russian citizenship for them as well.
• The right to apply for Russian citizenship is lifelong; the time elapsed since receiving the red diploma does not matter.
• Employment in the Russian Federation is not required to submit documents.
• An exam in Russian language, history, and law is not required, as the education was received at a Russian university.
• Decree 821 on the need for a military contract for men aged 18-65 does not apply to this basis for obtaining an RP.

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#braiden_answers №1936

DIFFICULTIES FOREIGNERS FACE WHEN PREPARING AND SUBMITTING A TRP APPLICATION UNDER DECREE № 702 | PART 1

Lately, we have frequently encountered problems faced by foreigners when submitting documents for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) based on traditional values.

This primarily concerns those who try to do everything themselves, but also includes those who have worked with lawyers.

People come to us with expired documents, refusals from the migration authority, and other issues. They vividly describe their experiences at migration centers, medical institutions, banks, etc.

We truly feel sorry for everyone who has encountered all of this. But these are the realities, and we know from experience that in Russia, things are not all that bad yet.

As a result, we have created this post to tell you about the main difficulties a foreigner may face during the residency process in Russia.

😀 Complying with visa deadlines

To enter Russia and apply under Decree №702, you will need a valid visa. Although this is most often the special "702 visa," in some regions, documents may practically be accepted with other types of visas (tourist, private, etc.).

The main problem is the tight validity period of the visa.

🔸 Applying for a TRP requires time for:
✓gathering the necessary documents;
✓undergoing a medical commission;
✓obtaining a police clearance certificate;
✓booking a preliminary appointment at the migration center.

For example, in Moscow, available slots for document submission may only appear 3–5 weeks later. And if the documents are not accepted on the first attempt, a new appointment will be required – taking up additional time.

🔸A short visa validity period entails the following risks:

• the visa expires → your stay becomes illegal → your TRP application documents will not be accepted;

• you will have to leave and obtain a new visa → while you are abroad, documents with limited validity (e.g., the police clearance certificate) may also expire.

It is also important to note that the Traditional Values Visa itself may not be issued if there are errors or inaccuracies in the application form.

😀 Notarized translation of documents into Russian

All documents in a foreign language submitted for processing a TRP must be translated into Russian and notarized.

The problem lies in the fact that many translation bureaus in Russia are unfamiliar with the specific requirements of migration authorities. Errors often arise at this stage and create serious obstacles.

Omitting even one symbol or page, as well as an inaccuracy in the translation of a single word, renders the translation legally invalid. In such a situation, the migration authority will refuse to accept the entire document package, and you will need to book an appointment again for a new submission.

🔸A translation (document) with even one error is considered legally invalid, and the migration authority will refuse to accept the documents. You will have to:
1. redo the translation,
2. book a new submission appointment again (which may only be available in several weeks),
3. ensure that other documents do not expire during this time.

😀 Filling out the TRP application

The TRP application must be completed strictly in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD).

🔸Grounds for refusal:
• spelling and punctuation errors;
• incorrect wording;
• formatting violations;
• incomplete sections;
• missing data about relatives;
• errors in indicating dual citizenship, previous names, or surname changes.

Typically, only 5–10% of applicants who complete the application independently manage to submit their documents successfully on the first attempt.

❗️If an application submitted to the migration authority contains false or incomplete information, it can lead to an official refusal to issue the TRP, after which reapplication is possible only after 1 year.

⬇️ CONTINUATION ⬇️

😀 Preparation of medical documents

Correct preparation of medical certificates is a mandatory condition for submitting a TRP application.

Errors occur in two main cases:

1. Mismatch of personal data

🔸 Reasons:
• errors by medical staff during completion;
• changes in the applicant's data after the medical commission (a new passport translation, a different registration address).

🔸 If, after undergoing the medical commission, you:
• changed your registration address,
• obtained a new passport translation with different wording,
then all medical certificates must be redone; otherwise, the migration authority will not accept them.

The data in the medical certificates must fully match the passport translation and your current registration.

2. Incorrect choice of medical institution

Medical examination for a TRP can only be conducted at a clinic from the official list of authorized organizations.

If the examination is conducted at an ordinary private clinic, the documents will not be accepted, and you will have to undergo all procedures again.

😀 Payment of the state duty

Before paying the state duty, a foreign citizen must ensure that the payment details are valid and official.

A typical mistake is paying using details found online or received "from acquaintances." Such data may be outdated or contain errors.

❗️As a result, the payment will not be credited, and the document submission will not proceed. Getting the money back is practically impossible.

🔸Risk of fraud: there are cases where counterfeit details, intentionally containing information for third-party accounts, are circulated online. A foreigner who does not verify the source may mistakenly transfer money to fraudsters.

🔸How to avoid problems:
• do not use details from chats, forums, groups, advertisements, or unverified websites.
• verify the payment purpose, KBK, TIN, KPP, OKTMO, and the recipient.

😀 Certificate of no criminal record

Many fail to consider that the validity period of this document in Russia is only 90 days from the date of issuance.

Furthermore, the certificate must be apostilled in the country where it was obtained, unless otherwise provided by international treaties. The translation of the certificate is done after the apostille.

🔸Ordering a new certificate from Moscow if your current one has expired:
• processing time – 1-3 months;
• additional costs – consular fee, notary services, translation.

😀 Booking an appointment and submitting documents at the migration center

The process consists of two stages:

1. Preliminary verification of document completeness

🔸This can be done:
• online – through the migration center's personal account,
• offline – during a personal visit.

❗️Important:
During online registration, the applicant's data must be entered strictly without errors. It is impossible to change it; if you make a mistake, you will not pass the verification.

In the offline format, you must have all the necessary documents for submission to obtain a preliminary appointment.

2. Application submission

🔸Typical difficulties:
• insufficient knowledge of Russian → risk of misunderstanding the inspector's requirements;
• incomplete document package → lists online are often outdated;
• regional differences: what is accepted in one region of Russia may not be accepted in another.

🔸The role of a lawyer:
✓explains the submission procedure;
✓promptly answers the inspector's questions over the phone;
✓prevents errors that could lead to the applicant being sent to redo things.

⬇️ CONTINUATION ⬇️

😀 Unlawful demands from a migration inspector

🔸In practice, applicants may face demands not stipulated by regulations, for example:
• demanding documents not included in the mandatory list;
• demanding unnecessary notarized translations;
• refusal to accept documents without legal grounds;
• imposing additional services.

A foreigner with poor command of Russian may become confused and agree to unlawful demands.

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💢 CONCLUSION
These are the key difficulties foreigners most often encounter when independently preparing to apply for a Traditional Values TRP under Decree №702.

Many of these problems are universal and apply to other migration procedures: obtaining a TRP on other grounds, applying for an RP (Residence Permit), and citizenship.

As you can see, there are plenty of areas where mistakes can be made. If you are not confident in your abilities – our advice is to better consult a qualified lawyer. This often ends up being cheaper, not to mention saving time and nerves.

Just one round-trip flight from Russia to your home country and back often costs more than the price of our services 😄

We wish you a comfortable relocation to Russia 🇷🇺

There are more and more such people, and this cannot but make us happy. After you complete your paperwork and settle in – we are confident a calm and pleasant life awaits you.
We have lots of such cases.

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FOR THOSE ALREADY IN RUSSIA – you can contact us for help or a consultation if you are already facing one of the following situations:

✔️Your visa or certificate of no criminal record has expired even before submitting documents to the migration authority;

✔️You have made independent attempts to apply but have encountered a refusal to accept your documents or other difficulties;

✔️You lack documents confirming a name or surname change;

✔️Due to personal reasons, you need to submit documents in the shortest possible time, considering current procedures and the requirements of migration authorities.

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💢 SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES FOR OBTAINING RESIDENCY AND CITIZENSHIP OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

How can a foreign student obtain residency in Russia?

Currently, Russian legislation provides several paths for foreign students studying full-time to obtain residency and citizenship of Russia:

1. Obtaining an RVPO – an equivalent of a TRP, but specifically for students.
2. Obtaining a permanent residence permit (RP) based on an RVPO.
3. Obtaining an RP based on a diploma with honors (red diploma).
4. Obtaining Russian citizenship based on a diploma with honors (red diploma).
5. Obtaining Russian citizenship based on working in one's specialty for at least 1 year.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF EACH OPTION:

😀 Obtaining residency through RVPO (temporary residence permit for students)

This type of residency can be obtained by foreign students studying full-time at Russian universities, starting from the bachelor's level and above. This means students in "preparatory" courses cannot apply for RVPO.

An RVPO is valid for the entire duration of studies + 180 days after graduation.

An application for RVPO can be submitted at any time before studies are completed. It is not possible to apply for an RVPO after graduation.

📌 Read more about obtaining an RVPO here.


😀 Obtaining an RP Based on RVPO

If a foreign student obtained RVPO during their studies, then according to the law, upon graduation, they have the right to obtain a permanent RP for themselves and their minor children within 3 years from the date of graduation.

How does it work?
• You obtained an RVPO during your studies;
• You graduated and received a Russian diploma (with or without honors);
• You now have the right to obtain a permanent RP for yourself and your minor children.
The right to apply for an RP after having RVPO is valid for 3 years from the date of graduation.

📌 Read more about obtaining a RP based on RVPO here.


😀 Obtaining a permanent residence permit in a simplified procedure based on a "Red diploma"

• If you do not have RVPO
If a foreign student studied full-time and graduated with honors (red diploma), they can skip the RVPO stage: obtain a permanent RP immediately and then apply for Russian citizenship in a simplified procedure right away.

• If you already have RVPO
If a foreign student graduated from a Russian university with a red diploma and had previously obtained RVPO, they have two legal grounds for applying for an RP: the red diploma and the existing RVPO. One should be chosen.

We recommend choosing the red diploma basis (as it is tied to the subsequent acquisition of Russian citizenship via the "Red diploma" route).

📌 Read more about obtaining an RP based on a red diploma here.


😀 Obtaining Russian citizenship in a simplified procedure based on a "Red diploma"

The simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship implies acquiring citizenship without the need to fulfill the general rule of residing with an RP for 5 years.
After a foreign student obtains an RP based on a "Red Diploma," they can apply for Russian citizenship immediately.

📌 Read more about obtaining Russian citizenship based on a "Red Diploma" here.

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😀 Obtaining Russian citizenship in a simplified procedure based on working in one's specialty for graduates of a Russian educational institution

Conditions:
• working in one's specialty with at least 1 year of official work experience;
• being a graduate of a state educational institution (college, bachelor's degree, specialist's degree, master's degree, residency, postgraduate studies, etc.);
• the type of diploma (red or regular) – does not matter;
• the form of study (full-time or other) – does not matter.

Stages:
1. A foreign student obtained higher education at a university or secondary vocational education at a college and obtained RVPO during their studies;
2. The foreign student obtained a VNZh based on the RVPO after graduation;
3. They got a job in their specialty with this VNZh and worked officially for at least 1 year;
4. They applied for Russian citizenship in a simplified procedure based on employment in their specialty.

📌 Read more about obtaining Russian citizenship in a simplified procedure based on working in one's specialty here.

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💢 OBTAINING A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT (RP) IN RUSSIA

An RP is a separate, indefinite document (a blue passport) that confirms permanent residence in Russia.

➡️ This service is relevant for foreign citizens who meet one of the following criteria:

😀 Having held a TRP for more than 8 months.

This legal ground allows you to apply for an RP based on an RVP after holding the RVP for 8 months, regardless of the legal basis on which the RVP was obtained.
The exception to this is the RVPO (TRP for students). You can apply for an RP based on an RVPO only after completing your studies at a Russian university.

Important to note:
• An application for an RP based on a TRP must be submitted no later than 4 months before the TRP expires. After that, it will not be possible. You will need to apply for an RVP again.
• An RP issued on the basis of a TRP obtained through marriage to a Russian citizen will be annulled in case of divorce.
• If you previously held a TRP under the "traditional values" basis, you will need to pass exams on the Russian language, Russian history, and the basics of legislation to obtain an RP.
• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, EXTENDS its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

If you have not yet obtained a TRP, you can learn about our service for obtaining a TRP here.

😀 Having a son or daughter who is a Russian citizen and permanently resides in the Russian Federation (it is not necessary to be married to the other parent).

This legal ground allows you to obtain an RP, bypassing the TRP stage, if the foreigner has a child who is a Russian citizen and permanently resides in Russia.

Whether the child is an adult or not does not matter for this basis.

Important to consider:
• If a minor child was born out of wedlock with a Russian citizen, it will be necessary to prove in court that the foreign parent has lived with the child or participated in their upbringing over the last 3 years.

• The child must permanently reside in Russia and have permanent registration at their place of residence.

• Under this legal ground, no exams on the Russian language, Russian history, or basics of legislation are required.

• After obtaining an RP based on a child, the foreigner can immediately apply for Russian citizenship in a simplified procedure without the need to live for 5 years under the RP.

• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, EXTENDS its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground. An alternative is obtaining a TRP based on marriage and having a joint child with a Russian citizen.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining a TRP based on marriage and child here.

😀 Having a parent (adoptive parent, guardian, custodian) who is a Russian citizen.

This legal ground allows an adult foreigner to obtain an RP, bypassing the TRP stage, if the foreign citizen has a parent who is a Russian citizen.

Important to consider:
• The parent must permanently reside in Russia and have permanent registration at their place of residence.

• Under this legal ground, no exams on the Russian language, Russian history, or basics of legislation are required.

• After obtaining an RP based on a parent, the foreigner can immediately apply for Russian citizenship in a simplified procedure without the need to live for 5 years under the RP.

• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, EXTENDS its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

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😀 Being born on the territory of the RSFSR and having formerly held USSR citizenship.

This legal basis is suitable if the foreign citizen was born on the territory of the RSFSR within the current borders of the Russian Federation.

Important to consider:
• The foreigner will need to provide documentary proof of their birth within the borders of the RSFSR. The main supporting document will be a birth certificate.

• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, DOES NOT EXTEND its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

😀 Having HQS (Highly Qualified Specialist) status.

This legal ground allows HQS specialists and their family members to obtain an RP in Russia.

According to the law, HQS specialists must initially obtain a "temporary" RP and work with it for 2 or more years. After that, the HQS specialist will have the right to obtain an indefinite RP.

Important to consider:
• Exams on the Russian language, Russian history, and basics of legislation are not required to obtain an RP (including a permanent one).
• After obtaining a "permanent" RP, the HQS specialist has the right to terminate their employment.
• A mandatory condition for applying for a "temporary" RP is the full payment of taxes and insurance contributions by the employer.
• Family members of an HQS include a spouse, children (including adopted ones), spouses of children, parents (including adoptive ones), spouses of parents, grandparents, and grandchildren.
• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, does NOT EXTEND its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining an RP for HQS here.

😀 Having an honors degree (a "red diploma") from a Russian higher education institution (bachelor's, master's, residency, etc).

This legal ground allows one to obtain an RP immediately, bypassing the RVPO stage, if a foreign student has graduated from a Russian university with honors.

Important to consider:
• It is suitable only for those who studied in a FULL-TIME format.
• One can apply for an RP at any time after graduation. The time elapsed since graduating from the university does not matter.
• After obtaining an RP based on an honors degree, a foreigner can immediately apply for Russian citizenship in a simplified procedure without the need to live for 5 years under the RP.
• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, does NOT EXTEND its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining an RP based on an honors degree here.

😀 Based on having obtained an RVPO (TRP for students) during studies at a Russian university.

This legal ground allows one to obtain an RP if a foreign student processed an RVPO during their period of study and has already graduated from the university.

Important to consider:
• One can apply for an RP based on an RVPO within 3 years after graduation from the university.
• The type of diploma (with honors or without) does not matter.
• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, does NOT EXTEND its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining an RP based on an RVPO here.

😀 Having made investments on the territory of Russia in:
— real estate;
— a socially significant facility or a Russian company;
— purchasing shares of a Russian company;

Learn more about the program for obtaining an RP through investment:
PART 1: https://news.1rj.ru/str/braiden_channel/1532
PART 2: https://news.1rj.ru/str/braiden_channel/1533

Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, does NOT EXTEND its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining an RP based on making investments here.

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😀 Working as an IT specialist in a state-accredited company.

This ground allows foreign IT specialists and their family members to obtain an RP based on employment in a Russian IT company for the entire duration of the employment contract.

Important to consider:
• The Russian IT company must have a valid state accreditation.
• Passing exams on the Russian language, history of Russia, and fundamentals of legislation will be required.
• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, does NOT EXTEND its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining an RP for IT specialists here.

😀😀 Having relatives in the direct line (parents, grandmothers, or grandfathers) who were born or lived in Russia.

This legal ground is suitable for those who have relatives who were born or lived on the territory of the RSFSR or on lands that were part of the Russian Empire or the USSR within the current borders of Russia.

Important to consider:
• To confirm kinship, you will need to provide documentary evidence of the birth or life of the relatives.
• Such documents can be a birth certificate, an extract from the house register, death certificates, employment records, marriage certificates, and so on.
• If you do not have such documents, it is necessary to make a request to the Russian state archive.
• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, does NOT EXTEND its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

😀😀 Legal employment for more than a year in Russia in a profession in demand.

This legal ground allows foreigners who are officially employed in a profession in demand to apply for an RP.

Important to consider:
• The profession must be included in the relevant list from the Ministry of Labor.
• To apply for an RP based on profession, one must have worked for at least 1 year and be employed at the time of application submission and during its consideration.
• Decree №821 of November 5, 2025, regarding military contracts, does NOT EXTEND its application to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining an RP based on profession here.

😀😀 "Talent Visa" and repatriation program
Information on these grounds is under development by our specialists.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES

If you have already applied for an RP or already have an RP, review our additional services that may be useful:

• Submission of the annual residence notification

• Application for an RP for a minor child

• Change of a residence permit due to reaching a certain age (14 years, 20 years, and 45 years)

• Transfer of the RP stamp to a new passport

• Replacement of an RP due to loss/damage

• Assistance in extending a visa based on a certificate of acceptance of documents for an RP

• Confirmation of cohabitation with a child and participation in their upbringing through the court (for applying for a residence permit based on having a Russian child)

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Service timeline for obtaining an RP:
• preparation of the document package and its submission to the migration authority – on average 3–4 weeks;
• review of documents by the migration authority – 4 months.

Service implementation stages:

1. Collection of necessary documents;
2. Preparation of the application and its annexes;
3. Undergoing a mandatory medical examination;
4. Taking exams on the Russian language, history of Russia, and fundamentals of legislation (if required by your legal grounds);
5. Obtaining an appointment ticket for submitting documents to the migration authority;
6. Submitting the complete document package to the migration authority.
The Client's presence at the migration authority is mandatory.
7. Receiving the completed RP at the migration authority.

Result of the service:
A foreign citizen has successfully submitted documents to the migration center for processing an indefinite RP.

Service cost: from 70 000 rubles
The cost depends on the grounds for obtaining the RP, your location (Russia or abroad), and the completeness of the documents.

After reviewing your situation, the manager will provide you with a Commercial offer based on the rates approved by our company and possible discounts.

Payment order:
Payment is made in installments as the service is rendered.

Overheads:
– State fee for issuing an RP – 6 000 rubles;
– Notarized translation of documents – 5 000 –7 000 rubles;

Important to know:

• Within 7 working days after receiving the RP, a foreign citizen is required to register for residence.
If the deadline is violated, the migration authority has the right to impose a fine of 5 000 – 7 000 rubles and even annul the RP.

• Each year of holding an RP, a foreign citizen is required to submit a Notification of Annual Residence in Russia to the territorial migration authority.

• A foreign citizen who has obtained an RP must reside in Russia for more than 6 months within a year.
Otherwise, the migration authority has the right to annul the RP and deport the person from Russia.

• A parent has the right to apply for an RP for their minor child simultaneously with their own application or separately after receiving their own RP.

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💢 SERVICES FOR OBTAINING RUSSIAN CITIZENSHIP

The law provides for several grounds for obtaining Russian citizenship.

Citizenship in Russia can be obtained under the general procedure, simplified procedure, and in exceptional cases. Let's consider each option.

😀 General procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship (if you have a permanent residence permit)

✔️ The general procedure involves obtaining Russian citizenship after 5 years of residence in Russia on the basis of a VNZh.
✔️ It does not matter on what legal grounds the permanent residence permit was previously obtained.
✔️ Presidential Decree №821 of 05.11.2025 on the military contract APPLIES to men aged 18-65 under this legal ground.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining Russian citizenship under the general procedure here.

😀 Simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship (if you have a VNZh)

The simplified procedure involves obtaining Russian citizenship immediately after receiving the VNZh, that is, it is not required to live with a Permanent Residence Permit for 5 years.

Grounds for simplified acquisition of Russian citizenship:
1. were born or permanently resided on the territory of the RSFSR and were citizens of the USSR;

2. have relatives in the direct ascending line who were born or permanently resided on the territory of the RSFSR or territory that belonged to the Russian Empire or the USSR, within the State Border of the Russian Federation;

3. have at least one parent (adoptive parent) who is a citizen of the Russian Federation and resides in the Russian Federation;

4. have a son or daughter who is a citizen of the Russian Federation and resides in the Russian Federation;

5. are married to a citizen of the Russian Federation residing in the Russian Federation and have a common child, including an adopted one;

6. have successfully completed in the Russian Federation a state-accredited full-time higher education program and received a document on education and qualification with distinction;

7. have received professional education in Russian educational or scientific organizations located on its territory and have been engaged in labor activity in the Russian Federation in relevant specialties for a total of at least one year prior to the date of submitting the application for admission to Russian citizenship;

8. are stateless persons, but were previously citizens of the USSR.

Presidential Decree №821 of 05.11.2025 on the military contract APPLIES to men aged 18-65 for grounds №3, 4, 5.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining Russian citizenship under the simplified procedure here.

😀 Obtaining Russian citizenship under the resettlement / repatriation program

This program allows the settler / repatriate and members of his family to immediately obtain Russian citizenship, bypassing the stage of RVP / VNZh.

To obtain citizenship through this path, it is required to confirm knowledge of the Russian language at the "Citizenship" level.

😀 Obtaining Russian citizenship on the basis of a military contract

If a foreign citizen has signed a contract for military service for at least 1 year, then after serving 12 or more months, the foreigner and members of his family acquire the right to obtain Russian citizenship, bypassing the VNZh stage.

Confirming knowledge of the Russian language is not required.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining Russian Citizenship by concluding a military contract here.

😀 Obtaining Russian citizenship in exceptional cases based on a Decree of the President of Russia

This norm is enshrined in the Federal Law on Russian Citizenship and provides for obtaining Russian citizenship in case of making a significant contribution to the development of science, culture, education, sports, technology, or other spheres.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining Russian Citizenship based on "merits" here.

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💢 RUSSIAN VISA OBTAINING SERVICES

In this post, we will list the types of visas available for coming to Russia and provide brief information about each.
Our company provides visa support – information about this can be found below.

😀 Tourist visa

One of the most common types of visas.

This visa allows visiting Russia for tourism purposes for a short or long term.

A tourist visa can be in electronic or paper format.

Electronic tourist visa:

• Processed online via the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
• The permitted period of stay in the Russian Federation is up to 30 days from the date of entry.
• Its validity period is 120 days from the date of issuance.
• This visa is single-entry.
• The number of countries whose citizens can obtain an electronic visa is limited (64 countries).
• This type of visa is not suitable for applying for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) or Permanent Residence Permit (VNZh).

Our company does not provide services for this type of visa.

Paper tourist visa:

• Processed based on an invitation from an accredited tourism company.
• The permitted period of stay in Russia on the basis of this visa ranges from 30 to 90 days.
• This type of visa can be single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry.
• US citizens, based on a mutual agreement between the countries, can obtain a three-year tourist visa immediately, with a continuous stay not exceeding 180 days.
• Obtaining a paper tourist visa requires a prior hotel reservation (prepayment is not mandatory).
• This type of visa is suitable for applying for an RVP or VNZh.

You can learn more about our service for obtaining a paper tourist visa here.

😀 Private visa

This type of visa is intended for visiting Russia to meet friends, partners, or family members.

A private visa can be standard or based on kinship (family).

Such a visa can only be obtained based on an invitation from a Russian citizen or a foreigner with a Permanent Residence Permit (VNZh) status in Russia.

Standard private visa:

• Issued for up to 90 days.
• For the invitation, it is not required to prove kinship or other connections between the inviter and the invitee.
• This visa can be single-entry or double-entry.
• The inviting party needs to submit the invitation to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and attach documents confirming the ability to support the invited foreigner during their stay in Russia.
• Suitable for applying for an RVP or VNZh.

Our company does not provide services for this type of visa.

Private family visa:

• Issued for up to 12 months.
• Can be single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry.
• To process the visa, the inviting party needs to confirm kinship with the invited foreigner (spouse, parents/adoptive parents, children/adopted, spouses of children, full and half-blood siblings, grandparents, grandchildren).
• It is possible to extend a family visa for a maximum of 1 year without leaving Russia.
• Suitable for applying for an RVP or VNZh.

You can learn more about our service for processing a private family visa here.

😀 Highly qualified specialist visa (HQS visa)

This type of visa is one form of work visa.

Such a visa is processed based on an invitation from a Russian employer for the HQS themselves and accompanying family members.

• The difference between HQS status and a regular foreign worker lies in having a specific profession, salary level, appropriate qualifications, and skills.
• The HQS visa is issued for 3 years with the possibility of extension based on a renewed employment contract.
• It is possible to obtain an HQS visa without having a Russian employer by opening a company in Russia.
• Holders of HQS visas and their family members have the right to obtain a Permanent Residence Permit (VNZh) in Russia.

You can learn more about the service for obtaining HQS status by opening a company here.

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😀 Student visa

This type of visa is issued to foreign students.

The validity period of a student visa is typically 1 year, with an extension for another 1 year without leaving Russia based on promotion to the next course.

If you need a student visa, you can find more information here: https://education-in-russia.com/

Our company does not provide services for this type of visa.

😀 Business visa

This type of visa is intended for foreign citizens who need to visit Russia for business purposes (conducting negotiations, conferences, or meetings with business partners).

This visa is issued based on an invitation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia or a direct written invitation from an organization.

A business visa can be single-entry or double-entry with a validity of 90 days, or multiple-entry with a validity of up to 1 year.

Our company does not provide services for this type of visa.

😀 Standard work visa

This type of visa is intended for foreign workers who are not highly qualified specialists.

A standard work visa is issued based on an invitation from a Russian employer.

The validity period of such a visa is a maximum of 1 year with the possibility of further extension.

Our company does not provide services for this type of visa.

➡️ ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

1. Extension of any type of visa without leaving Russia based on a certificate of acceptance of documents for TRP / VNZh.

2. Transfer of a visa to a new passport.

3. Obtaining a transit visa for those who have violated their permitted stay period in Russia.

4. Familiarization tour of Russia with a professional guide.

5. Extension of a private family visa for 12 months without leaving the Russian Federation.

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