What documents are needed for a temporary residence permit?

List of documents for a temporary residence permit for applicants arriving in Russia on a visa
List of documents for a temporary residence permit for citizens of countries with visa-free entry
Document requirements
What to do if your documents are refused

To obtain a temporary residence permit in Russia, a foreign citizen or stateless person must submit an application for its issuance to the migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia (the procedure for filling it out, the form and a sample can be found here), as well as other documents provided for by Russian legislation on the legal status foreign citizens, and photographs.

It should be remembered that an application for a temporary residence permit in Russia will not be accepted if at least one document is missing or does not meet the established requirements.

The list of required documents differs depending on whether the applicant arrived in Russia with a visa or in a manner that does not require a visa

Please note that in this article on our website we are considering the list of documents only for an adult and capable foreign citizen or a stateless person (hereinafter referred to in the article as a foreign citizen).

If you are interested in the procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit for a child, including the list of documents required for this, then we have prepared the relevant information for you here.

The specifics of the procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit within the quota and without taking it into account are discussed in separate articles on our website:

Quota for temporary residence permits in the Russian Federation

RVP without quota

Applying for a temporary residence permit without a quota

Persons who can document the following are entitled to receive outside the quota:

- fact of birth in the Russian Federation, including during the existence of the USSR (if the latter was a citizen);

— their incapacity in the presence of capable Russian children,

— presence of an incapacitated Russian parent;

— presence of a minor Russian child;

— the presence of an adult Russian child recognized as incompetent;

— the fact of marriage with a Russian;

- fact of service in the Russian armed forces;

- fact of participation in the resettlement program for compatriots.

In addition, persons investing in the Russian economy have this right (subject to meeting a certain financial threshold);

The applicant provides:

application in two copies;
two recent photographs (35x45 mm);
passport;
a certificate of no criminal record with a notarized translation (for visa foreigners);
documents confirming passing a special medical examination;
documents on passing exams on knowledge of the Russian language, history and legislation of the Russian Federation;
migration card with a stamp on entry into the Russian Federation;
notification of migration registration;
receipt of payment of state duty.

Plus a document confirming the right to receive a temporary residence permit outside the quota. For example, a marriage certificate or a military contract.

Important nuance : men over 60, women over 65, children under 14 years of age and participants in the program for the resettlement of compatriots are not required to take exams on knowledge of Russian, history and laws.

What does the status of “temporary resident” give?

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What rights do foreign citizens with a temporary residence permit receive?

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A temporary residence permit gives the right to three years of residence in a selected region of Russia. It cannot be extended, you cannot move with it or get a job in a locality outside the subject of registration.

A temporary residence permit looks like a stamp in a passport and is issued by the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

A foreign citizen temporarily residing (i.e. having a temporary residence permit) in the Russian Federation, unlike a foreigner temporarily staying, can:

take out a compulsory health insurance policy and receive free medical care ;
get a job without having to obtain a work permit or a labor patent ;
freely leave the Russian Federation for a period not exceeding 180 days a year in total;
register an individual entrepreneur and engage in business activities in Russia;
After 1 year of living with a temporary residence permit, submit documents and receive a residence permit.

Having a temporary residence permit, you undertake to annually notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs that you still reside and legally earn money in the Russian Federation.

Submitting documents for a temporary residence permit based on a quota

Quota is the number of temporary residence permits determined annually by the government that can be issued. It is different for each region of the Russian Federation. Thus, about 2,000 permits are allocated for Moscow.

So, the standard package includes:

application in two copies;
two recent photographs (35x45 mm);
passport;
a certificate of no criminal record with a notarized translation (for visa foreigners);
documents confirming the passage of a special medical examination;
documents on passing exams on knowledge of the Russian language, history and legislation of the Russian Federation
migration card with a stamp on entry into the Russian Federation;
notification of migration registration;

Regulatory acts and features of temporary residence permits

All questions that a foreigner may have when receiving a temporary residence permit are stipulated in Federal Law No. 115.

The sixth article of the law fully describes:

Regulations for issuing permits;
Terms and procedure for consideration by migration authorities;
Possible validity periods and renewal issues;
Issue quotas and ways to get a stamp beyond the limit.

The next, seventh article of the law justifies cases of refusal to issue a document, as well as options for resolving possible conflicts.

Important! A quota is an annual limit on the number of migrants who will be allowed to enter a particular region. Each region of the Russian Federation annually sets its own unique restrictions.

The holder of a temporary residence permit in the Russian Federation has the following rights:

Free entry/exit into the country;
Employment without a patent or special permission;
Possibility to register a company;
Right to free health insurance.

However, you can only work in the region in which the permit was obtained. For example, moving to Moscow with a stamp from the Krasnodar Territory is a serious violation of the visa regime and can lead to deportation.

On the part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the procedure for obtaining a stamp is described in Order No. 891. In addition to the regulations themselves, the order establishes the forms required for submitting documents, as well as the appearance of the seal.

The resolution looks like this.

When to serve?

Since collecting some documents (for example, medicine and police certificates) takes time, it is recommended to start collecting and preparing them in advance. Minimum 30 working days.

Those who submit documents under a quota also need to take into account that the number of quotas decreases towards the end of the year. Therefore, filing an application earlier gives you a higher chance of receiving a temporary residence permit. Especially in regions where the number of quotas is initially small. It is recommended to submit documents immediately after the New Year holidays.

Who can get a temporary residence permit in the Russian Federation?

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Any foreign citizen who has reached the age of majority and is legally present in the territory of the Russian Federation has the right to apply for the status of “temporary resident” (in the case of the state resettlement program, a temporary residence permit can be obtained even without entering the country).

You can get a temporary residence permit based on a quota, which is allocated annually in a certain amount to each subject of the Russian Federation.

Representatives of several categories will be able to do without a quota:

minor children or adults, but incapacitated citizens, whose parents, guardians or trustees already have a temporary residence permit or are in the process of receiving it;
foreigners marrying Russian citizens ;
citizens of Ukraine with refugee status or who have received temporary asylum ;
contract servicemen of the Russian Army who are citizens of countries of the former USSR;
graduates of accredited Russian universities with citizenship of countries of the former USSR;
compatriots;
investors;
migrants who move to Russia in accordance with international treaties (relevant for Turkmenistan and Latvia).

Contact the specialists

To submit documents for a temporary residence permit without hassle, we recommend paying close attention to all its stages. The ideal option is the help of a qualified specialist.

So, by contacting , which provides a wide range of services, namely: legal, auditing, accreditation, accounting, registration, personnel, you can be sure that the documents drawn up with our professional participation will meet all the necessary requirements and are guaranteed to protect you from any surprises .

Features of filling out and submitting an application

An application for a temporary residence permit is filled out at the migration department when submitting documents. The form can be obtained from a GUVM employee. The data in the form is entered by hand in block letters, in Russian.

In order to complete the application form, the applicant must provide the following information:

Personal data (full name, date of birth, passport details, religion and gender);
Current place of residence (address, telephone);
Level of education and additional vocational training;
Are there conditions that allow you to obtain a temporary residence permit outside the quota;
Family composition, close relatives;
Source of income, information about work activity, TIN (if any);
Criminal records and extended information on them.

The temporary residence permit is issued for 3 years without the possibility of extension. Next, the migrant either applies for a residence permit or repeats the procedure from scratch. By signing the document, the migrant agrees to be held liable for giving false information. After the completed form with a package of documents is handed over to the FMS officer, the foreigner can only wait for the results of the check.

Features for minors

For citizens of foreign countries under eighteen years of age, the form must be filled out by parents or any other legal representatives. The same type of application is used for citizens with limited legal capacity or incapacitated citizens.

Important! A teenager's list of documents is practically no different from an adult's. Unless you have to confirm the rights of the guardian and provide two pieces of identification.

To fill out, you must provide information about both the child and the legal representative. In the first half you will need the following information:

Personal information (full name, date and place of birth, gender, religion);
Information about current citizenship and nationality:
Passport details (or details of any other identity document);
Current place of residence;
Was there a criminal record, for what reason, and has it been expunged now?

On the other side of the document, information about the parent (representative, guardian) submitting the application is filled out. Here you will need:

Personal data of the guardian (full name, date and place of birth, gender);
Information about temporary residence permit, residence permit or citizenship;
List of attached documents.

Process for reviewing submitted applications

The process takes a long time. After receiving, recording and registering documents, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs carefully check them. Review of papers takes about six months. After this period, the applicant receives a positive response or refusal.

The period for consideration of cases of those foreigners who arrived in Russia under the resettlement program is 60 days.

Placing a temporary residence permit stamp on a foreign citizen’s passport

Medical examination for temporary residence permit

Every foreign citizen must undergo a medical examination. Its purpose is to determine whether the citizen has diseases that are dangerous to others (Leprosy, HIV, tuberculosis, drug addiction, sexually transmitted diseases). To take a referral, you need to provide a passport and a migration registration card. The results of the medical commission are added to the general package of documents; these must be a certificate of absence of HIV and a certificate with marks from specialists.

You need to take a general blood and urine test, blood for syphilis and HIV, urine for the presence of narcotic substances in the body, and fluorography. From 2020, a test for COVID-19 is also mandatory. You also need to undergo an examination by a therapist, phthisiatrician, dermatovenerologist and psychiatrist-narcologist.

Important! All submitted documents issued in another country must have a translation certified by a notary.

Reasons for refusing extradition

Obtaining a temporary residence permit in case of marriage is considered one of the simplest. But it is not guaranteed, since after the documents are submitted, a check starts. The main reasons for refusal of temporary residence permit for marriage are identified:

detection of re-registration without divorce;
a suspicion that the painting is fictitious is revealed;
errors or inconsistencies in information in the application.

It is important to prepare in such a way as not to arouse suspicion about the seriousness of your intentions. There must be a complete package of documents that will not lead to questions from the migration service.

Photos for RVP

Two personal photos must be attached to the package of documents: they are pasted into the applications by migration service employees. Photos must meet the following criteria:

parameters 35x45 mm;
full-face image, the photo is clear and not blurry;
60% of the photo is taken up by the face; facial features should be clearly visible;
you need to take off your hat and glasses.

The exception is people who are forbidden by religion to be bareheaded; glasses are always worn for medical reasons. In the latter case, the eyes should be clearly visible and there should be no glare.

Cost and processing time

The state fee for registration of a temporary residence permit for 2021 is 1,600 rubles. The amount is subject to periodic review. Payment can be made online using a document generated on the website of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or using a receipt downloaded on the same service through a bank.

When you enter data on the website, the receipt is filled in automatically. You can fill out a bank receipt by hand in block letters or use the services of an employee by paying a commission established by the organization (50-60 rubles).

REFERENCE. If the issuance of a temporary residence permit is refused, the amount of payment of the state duty cannot be returned.

After receiving a package of documents, the law gives migration service employees 6 months for review. For migrants from countries with a visa-free regime, the processing time is reduced to 2 months.

For what reason can they refuse?

There are a number of reasons why an applicant may have their application and accompanying documents returned. Refusal is possible in the following cases:

The submitted papers in their form and content do not comply with the legislative norms of the Russian Federation.
The applicant made mistakes in the information provided about himself.
Submitted identity cards and other documents expire earlier than six months later.
The applicant violated the rules of residence on the territory of the Russian Federation.
The applicant failed to pay the required fee.

One of the above points is enough to get a refusal. Most reasons are fixable. You can amend the documents or pay a fee and contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs again.

General information

Every year Russia becomes an increasingly popular destination for relocation. The country's economy is rising, the standard of living of its citizens is growing, the state's social policy allows them to receive benefits for purchasing apartments, paying housing and communal services, and taking out loans. Today we can safely look into the future and predict that the Russian Federation will catch up with both Europe and America. The status of the richest state in the world will again be ours. And it's only a matter of time.

The above attracts foreigners to the state. First of all, people from neighboring countries are in a hurry to move. Alas, in countries such as Ukraine, Moldova, Tajikistan, etc., everything is not as rosy as we would like.

Almost anyone can become a Russian citizen. However, in order to control and restrain the process of migration from outside, quotas were introduced in all regions of the Russian Federation. Their goal is to limit the flow of immigrants. This especially applies to the most popular regions, such as the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar region, etc.

Reasons for refusal and how to avoid them

The list of grounds for refusal to issue a temporary residence permit is contained in Art. 7 Federal Law No. 115. Migration services may issue a negative answer for the following reasons:

Incorrectly completed application form;
Expired or invalid documents;
Incomplete package of documents;
Illegal stay of a migrant in the Russian Federation;
Identification of the applicant’s connections with extremist organizations or whether he has an outstanding criminal record;
The migrant was previously deported and the ban on entry into the Russian Federation has not expired;
The application indicates a fictitious address of the proposed registration;
The applicant suffers from dangerous infectious diseases.

Migration services issue a decision in writing with a detailed argumentation of the reasons for the refusal. If a refusal is received, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision or eliminate the reason for it.

As practice shows, in many cases migrants are refused due to incorrect documents. To avoid such consequences, it is advisable for foreigners to use the services of intermediary lawyers who will help prepare and send to the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs a package of documents that fully complies with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Refusal to issue a temporary residence permit for other reasons can be appealed to higher authorities of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or through the court. If the decision to refuse a territorial body is considered unlawful, it is canceled and the registration procedure is restored. When the appeal does not bring a positive result, the migrant can submit a second application for a temporary residence permit only after 12 months.

Conditions of receipt

Despite the fact that the temporary residence permit quota does not apply to wives and husbands of Russian citizens, when getting married, you need to take into account several conditions, subject to which it will be possible to submit documents for registration:

The marriage union must be entered into in accordance with the requirements of the countries of residence of both spouses, otherwise it will be declared invalid.
The marriage must be formalized; cohabitation or a wedding held according to any folk ritual without registration by an authorized specialist is not a sufficient basis for obtaining the consent of the Federal Migration Service for temporary residence due to marriage.
If the wedding took place abroad, the certificate will need to be translated and certified by a notary. In addition, the document must have a legalization mark.
In the case where a Russian citizen is permanently located within a foreign state, his spouse will not be able to obtain temporary residence due to marriage to a citizen of the Russian Federation. Registration in Russia is a prerequisite for a husband or wife with a foreign passport to live in the country. At the same time, a foreigner, if there are grounds (for example, a rental agreement), can be registered in different areas with a spouse.

If a wedding with a foreign citizen is planned in Russia, its date and time must be booked at the Civil Registry Office No. 4 in Moscow.

The exception is Ukrainians; they can marry Russians in any such institution.