TRP (temporary residence permit) in the Russian Federation: how to get, documents, nuances

Many residents of near and far abroad come to Russia in order to look for work, employment, or move to the Russian Federation for permanent residence with close relatives or friends. Someone is pushed to move to another state by the difficult political situation in their own state.

To stay in Russia on a legal basis, foreigners must go through several official procedures. One of them is the issuance of a temporary residence permit (TRP), which allows you to live in the country for a long time, and subsequently obtain a residence permit. RVP is a stamp that is placed in a foreigner's passport (see the figure below). Stateless persons (stateless persons) receive TRP in the form of a separate paper of the established form.

photo: TRP for foreign citizens (left) and stateless persons (right)

The RWP is valid for 3 years, the possibility of further extension is not provided. During this time, the migrant must resolve issues with his status, and apply for a residence permit or. Although certain persons, which include citizens of Belarus, Turkmenistan and highly qualified specialists, can bypass the stage of obtaining a temporary residence permit and immediately become holders of a residence permit.

The legislation of the Russian Federation establishes a circle of migrants who are entitled to receive a temporary residence permit. These include foreigners, both living in Russia and those outside it. Also, a child or an incapable migrant can acquire the status of “temporarily residing in the Russian Federation”, if the relevant application is submitted by the persons responsible for them. To obtain a TRP, a migrant must prepare certain documentation and write an application in the prescribed form.

What does RVP provide?

Restrictions

Despite the significant advantages, the owner of the TRP, however, is limited in some rights.

RWP quota

TRP is issued within the established quota. It is approved for the coming calendar year for each subject of the country separately. The number of quotas depends on the ability of a particular region to receive and accommodate a certain number of migrants.

In 2018, Russia intends to provide 90,360 permits (in 2018 it was 110,880), which are divided among all regions. Most of the quotas are allocated by Moscow (5000), Samara (3800), Rostov (3000), Novosibirsk (3000), Belgorod (2700), Tula (2000) regions, Krasnodar Territory (3500). Typically, the more densely populated a region is, the fewer quotas it can allocate.
The Central Federal District will allocate 28,150 permits for 2017. Northwestern - 6610, Southern Federal District - 10400, North Caucasian - 7050, Volga Federal District - 15000, Ural - 4950, Siberia - 13270, Far East - 4930.

If the quota is exhausted, then applications for the issuance of a TRP will not be accepted. Then it becomes impossible to obtain permission, with the exception of some situations, which will be discussed below.

Given the special status of Moscow, it is most difficult to get into the capital's quota; in 2018, only 2,000 units were allocated (St. Petersburg - 1,500, Leningrad Region - only 400). It is clear that with such a strict restriction, not everyone will be able to become owners of a TRP in Moscow or St. Petersburg. Therefore, it is desirable to submit documentation from the beginning of the year. The quota for each subject is set annually and it is always exhausted at a different rate.

An application for a Moscow TRP is submitted to the Federal Migration Service (GUVM MIA) of Moscow (official website: //www.fmsmoscow.ru/). For other subjects of the Russian Federation - the corresponding regional sites). There is no need to write a separate document for granting a quota. Only an application for a TRP and certain documentation are submitted, which will be discussed below. If the petition is accepted, it means that the number of quotas has not yet been exhausted.

The procedure for issuing a RVP

The legal provisions of foreigners in the Russian Federation are regulated by Law No. FZ-115 of July 25, 2002. Since its adoption, the legislation has been amended several times. The law contains general and special norms, which together create a solid legal basis for the procedure for issuing a temporary residence permit for foreign citizens.

Let us outline the main points related to the issuance of a TRP and further actions of the migrant:

• Collection and preparation of documentation for transfer to the FMS.
• RVP registration and fingerprinting procedure.
• Registration at the place of residence.
• Registration of a multiple entry visa for foreigners who often leave the Russian Federation.
• Obtaining a TIN.
• Annual informing of the Federal Migration Service about the fact of residence in the Russian Federation.

Collection and preparation of documents for submission to the FMS

To obtain a TRP, a migrant prepares a package of documents. It is important to accurately enter the data in the application, to translate certificates, certificates, if they are in a foreign language, and, if necessary, notarize the documents. The application is submitted to the Federal Migration Service of the region where the migrant plans to continue to live and work.

Documents for TRP by quota:

1. Application for RVP. You can familiarize yourself with its blank sample (all forms are also available on the website fms.gov.ru). The application is filled in two copies.
2. Two standard photographs 3.3 x 4.5 cm (stateless migrants provide three photographs, two of which are placed on both copies of the application, and the third is pasted on the issued document, photo requirements will be described in detail later in the text).
3. National passport and foreign passport. If the migrant is a stateless person, then measures are taken to identify him.
4. residence permit. If the migrant arrived from a country other than the one of which he is a citizen, then a residence permit or other document confirming the right to reside in this country is provided.
5. Certificate of no criminal record, with translation and notarization (needed only for migrants who arrived on a visa basis).
6. medical certificate about the absence of dangerous infectious diseases, a certificate of the absence of HIV, as well as a certificate that the migrant does not suffer from drug addiction.
7. Proof of proficiency in Russian.
8. Marriage certificate with translation and notarization, as well as a photocopy of the spouse's passport. If the marriage is concluded with a citizen of the Russian Federation, then the migrant does not need to provide a quota.
9. (filled in when crossing the border) and a notice of migration registration, which the migrant must register after entering the country.
10. Receipt on payment of the fee (1600 rubles).

RVP for children

Permission for minors is issued in the same manner as for adults. You also need to pay the state duty, undergo a medical examination and collect all the necessary documents. The only exception is children are exempted from taking the Russian language proficiency exam.

Documentation:

• Application in two copies (the form is possible).
• Standard photos (2 pcs.).
• Migration card.
• Birth certificate confirming citizenship.
• National passport (if such a document is provided in the country where the migrant came from).
• If the child is 14 years old, then his consent to reside in the Russian Federation (issued by a notary) and a certificate of no criminal record in the state where he came from will be required.
• Receipt of payment of the fee (1600 rubles).
• A medical certificate confirming the absence of dangerous diseases and HIV infection, as well as confirmation that the migrant does not suffer from drug addiction (issued after passing a medical examination).

RVP by marriage

International conventions have approved the principle of family unity, which is based on the fact that members of the same family should have equal rights in order to continue a happy existence. That's why the spouse of a citizen of the Russian Federation receives a temporary residence permit without a quota under a simplified procedure. Documents required for registration of RVP for marriage:

1. Application of the established form, filled in two copies.
2. Photos (2 pcs.).
3. Marriage certificate, which is registered in the Russian Federation.
4. A document proving registration at the place of residence of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
5. Passports of both spouses.
6. Receipt for payment of state duty.

TRP without quota

Established exhaustive the list of persons who can receive a temporary residence permit without taking into account the quota:

• the migrant was born in the RSFSR and was a citizen of the Soviet Union;
• the migrant was born in the Russian Federation;
• the migrant is married to a citizen of the Russian Federation who has a place of residence in the country;
• the foreigner is retired or disabled and has children - citizens of the Russian Federation;
• the migrant has a parent of retirement age (disabled) - filed by the Russian Federation;
• the foreigner is a participant of the State program for voluntary resettlement;
• a foreigner entered military service (TRP is issued for the period of its passage);
• the migrant has minor children - filed by the Russian Federation;
• the foreigner is a minor and the TRP is issued simultaneously with the receipt of a similar document of his parent, which belongs to one of the above categories;
• the migrant is a child, provided that one of his parents is a citizen of the Russian Federation;
• a foreigner is a migrant, but recognized as incompetent, and one of his parents is a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Migrants from these categories submit a similar package of documents (as do foreigners applying for a permit subject to quotas) and at the same time attach documentary evidence of the possibility of issuing a permit without a quota. Among them are:

1. certificate of the participant of the State program;
2. confirmation of family ties with a citizen of the Russian Federation;
3. birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.

Exam for RVP

Every migrant who wants to obtain a temporary residence permit, residence permit and citizenship must pass a comprehensive examination, which is conducted at testing centers located at various educational institutions. The cost of the exam for RVP is 5300 rubles. In case of unsuccessful passage, the money is not returned. During the exam, the migrant will have to pass tests in the Russian language, the history of Russia and the basics of the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Document requirements and some nuances

All documentation drawn up in a foreign language must be translated into Russian. Copies of documents must be certified by a notary.

Statement

The application is filled in personally by the migrant. Parents and guardians do this for children and disabled people. Data can be entered both manually and using technical means (computer, typewriters). Blots, corrections, dashes in columns and abbreviations are excluded. If the information is entered by hand, then the text should be clear and easy to read.

If it turns out that the number of free items in the form is not enough, the data can be placed on a separate blank sheet as an attachment to the application, it should indicate your name, surname and patronymic.

Answers must be exhaustive. It is advisable to answer all questions in detail and provide as much information as possible. Try not to make a mistake when indicating the numbers and dates of issue of all documents. The data that the migrant enters into the application form will be carefully checked by various services: the tax office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the FSB. Therefore, it is important not to hide any information (for example, the presence of various kinds of offenses, fines issued). Just imagine that hidden information will come out in a year or two, and by that time you will have already received a residence permit or citizenship. All issued documents may be cancelled.

international passport

Ideally, the passport should be valid for another 2.5-3 years, this is important if the migrant is going to become the owner of a residence permit in the future. The document should have 3-4 blank pages, this moment is important for foreigners who plan to often leave the Russian Federation.

In all documents (passport, migration card, visa, marriage and birth certificates, etc.), the last name, first name and patronymic must be written in the same way so that this does not cause questions in the future.

Photos

The photo should have standard dimensions for documents - 3.3x4.5 cm. Black and white or color execution is possible. The photo is made clear, without hats. If, according to various beliefs of a migrant, a headdress must be present, then an exception is made. If a foreigner wears glasses, then the photograph should be taken with their use, but it is forbidden to wear glasses with tinted lenses, behind which the eyes are not visible.

Medical Board

Each migrant must provide a medical certificate confirming the absence of dangerous infectious diseases, a medical certificate stating that the subject is not suffering from drug addiction, and a certificate of the absence of HIV infection.

Certificates are issued after passing the medical examination. Please note that you can not be examined in any clinic, but only in authorized healthcare institutions. Usually their list is posted on stands in the Federal Migration Service.

If a migrant arrived in the country without a visa, he can provide a medical certificate and a certificate of the absence of HIV within 30 days from the date of submission of the application and basic documents.

The medical board for RVP is a paid event, it the cost for adults is 2900 rubles, for children - 2500 rubles. The whole procedure, starting from the moment of payment and ending with the issuance of certificates, takes no more than two days.

Obtaining a TRP and fingerprinting procedure

Within 2-6 months (depending on the grounds), the FMS is obliged to consider the application and make a decision, about which the migrant is informed in writing or by phone. In case of a positive decision, a foreigner receives a TRP and can safely live in Russia for 3 years. A prerequisite for the issuance of a document is the passage of the fingerprint registration procedure, that is, the removal of fingerprints.

Registration at the place of residence

The next step is registration at the place of residence. A foreigner can register both in his own living space and in the apartment of relatives, acquaintances (with their consent, of course) or in rented housing. Registration is required for the placement of children in kindergartens, schools. It is also possible to use free medical services and visit the clinic only if you have registration.

Getting a multiple entry visa

Foreigners who plan to frequently leave the Russian Federation in the future can apply for a multiple-entry visa by submitting the necessary documents to the FMS. The visa is issued for three years. The document allows you to leave Russia an unlimited number of times, while you should not forget that the absence in the country for more than six months can become the basis for the cancellation of the RVP.

Getting a TIN

Foreigners with visa-free entry can obtain a certificate of tax registration with the Federal Tax Service at the place of residence. Although its receipt is a voluntary event, but for migrants who plan to register as individual entrepreneurs or legal entities, the TIN is one of the mandatory documents. To obtain it, you will need to fill out an appropriate application and attach copies of your passport and the previously issued RVP.

Informing the Federal Tax Service about residence in the Russian Federation

After receiving the TRP, the migrant's duties include annual informing the Migration Service about the fact of his residence in the Russian Federation.

TRP for citizens of some countries of the Near Abroad

In a number of cases, when there are legal grounds, citizens of the Near Abroad receive TRP in a simplified form, without taking into account the quota. Migrants from the former Soviet Republics collect a package of documents similar to other foreigners. Foreigners who entered the country without a visa can apply for a TRP within 60 days, in other cases, the consideration of the application takes up to six months.

Belarus

For citizens of Belarus, TRP is not required. It is also not necessary to provide any additional documents confirming the special grounds for obtaining a residence permit. The right to issue a residence permit for Belarusians arises immediately after registration at the place of residence. In addition, they do not need patents or work permits to operate.

Ukraine

TRP for citizens of Ukraine can be issued without taking into account quotas, if there are grounds for this. For example, close relatives, a spouse who are citizens of Russia live in the Russian Federation, or in the past a Ukrainian was born on the territory of the RSFSR and had USSR citizenship.

Moldova

Citizens of Moldova draw up a temporary residence permit within the quota. Exceptions apply to migrants who are married to a citizen of the Russian Federation, have close relatives in Russia, and under other circumstances discussed above.

Uzbekistan

Like other foreigners, citizens of Uzbekistan can apply for a temporary residence permit within the quota allocated for each subject of the Russian Federation. Migrants who have relatives or were born in the Russian Federation, who have not been deported and who have not violated Russian laws, as well as in a number of other cases, are eligible to apply for a TRP without taking into account quotas.

RWP extension

RWP allows you to stay in the Russian Federation for 3 years, while the migrant is territorially limited and is obliged to live in the region that issued the permit. But this does not deprive him of the right to free movement throughout Russia, with the exception of closed zones. However, the fundamental feature of the RVP is the impossibility of its extension. Please note that organizations that offer assistance in extending the TRP are most likely scammers or, at best, do not quite correctly (from a legal point of view) formulate their proposals.

The legislation of the Russian Federation implies that during the period of validity of the RVP, the migrant will apply for a residence permit or citizenship (under certain conditions this is possible). It should be noted that the procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit takes up to six months, the same amount is spent on issuing a residence permit on average. There is another nuance: it is allowed to apply for a residence permit no later than 2-6 months before the expiration of the TRP (depending on the grounds for obtaining a residence permit). If you do not have time in the allotted period, you will have to start the procedure for issuing a RWP again. That is, from the point of view of legislation, the RWP is a temporary document that allows a foreigner to legally stay in the country until a new status is obtained - permanently residing in Russia (residence permit) or a citizen of the Russian Federation.

After the expiration of the RWP, the migrant is obliged to leave the country, since he has no legal grounds for staying in the Russian Federation. You can apply for a new permit only after a year. That is, again you will need to collect documents, write an application, undergo a medical examination. After the re-issuance of the permit, the three-year period of validity of the RVP will be counted again.

The cost of the procedure for obtaining a RVP

Before applying for a temporary residence permit, a migrant must pay a state duty in the amount of 1,600 rubles. To obtain a certificate of proficiency in Russian, a foreigner takes a comprehensive exam. Its cost is 5300 rubles. The medical board is also a paid event. For medical certificates, you will have to pay another 2,900 rubles for each adult, and 2,500 rubles for a child. Thus, the final the amount that the independent registration of the TRP will cost a foreigner will be about 9,800 rubles. This does not include payment for photographs, translation and certification of documents. If the RPV is issued for a minor, then his consent to reside in the Russian Federation is required. The preparation of this document is carried out by a notary, who also takes money for his services.

If you contact specialized legal agencies, then the cost of obtaining a TRP will increase significantly and will average 40,000-50,000 rubles per person. So it makes sense to understand all the intricacies of the procedure for issuing a temporary residence permit and start preparing the necessary documents on your own.

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Vladimir Said:

I have been married to a citizen of South Africa for 12 years now and live for permanent residence in South Africa. We now have 2 children aged 9 years and 11 months. Children in the process of obtaining Russian citizenship at the embassy in a simplified manner. I am also a citizen of the Russian Federation. The situation is such that we have decided to move permanently to Russia, but faced a big problem. This problem is now legally unsolvable for my wife and this is an exam in Russian, history and law. The fact is that she does not yet speak Russian and I am sure that while living in Russia she will learn Russian as I once learned English when I arrived in South Africa. By the way, there were no exams of this kind in South Africa. Isn't this a violation of the constitutional rights of children and spouses to be together? It's just that if you follow the law, then she will not be able to get a temporary residence permit and will not be able to be with her family. I think that my situation is not often encountered and simply no one took it into account when amending the Federal Law.

Sergey Said:

Guys I'm very funny! Putin said that there are no people in Russia just to protect the border. The West is choking with saliva as it wants to take away 150 million land from Russia and more people live in the Chinese skyscraper!))) Now all the peoples of the world will simply sweep you away, a horde is going against you that wants to and believe me, they will figure out how to defeat Russia. Yes, you yourself have to run after people, so that they would move to live with you and, first of all, for Russians, but you have no idea what is happening. And you continue to breed bureaucracy to write without blots, a step to the right, a step to the left has not yet passed. And to be proud of my bureaucracy. When I saw this, I looked at what kind of car the Ministry of Internal Affairs was driving in a provincial town, I began to think hard, but here I am second-class, and in Russia for the rest of my life I will walk on my hind legs as a parole officer in front of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. And what do I change to?

Rinat Said:

Che for nonsense, I study in Russia on a budget. passed Russian at admission, scored the necessary points. Why should I take another test? that you can not request results at the university and count them as surrendered ???
What country???????????????7

Dilya Said:

Good evening everyone! I myself recently received citizenship)) And I want dad to receive a temporary residence permit. We were in Novoslobodskoye to get a ticket. Our turn will come only in a month. I myself went through all this, there is no such thing that in one day they made you a TRP or residence permit, such offers are a scam. Do not fall for this, I will forgive you very much if you need a craft, it is sold everywhere, it was also recommended to me, but it will only work until you are detained and checked. So think before you spend money on a scam. Where you do not pass a medical examination, there is a lie. First you need to take a coupon, then go through a medical examination, then if you have a diploma, then you don’t need an exam, if you don’t have a diploma, you need to pass an exam on knowledge of the Russian language. This whole procedure will be easy if you have all the documents. Good luck!!!

Svetlana Said:

Who cares, yesterday, in one day, my husband received a ready-made RVP, underwent fingerprinting and registered for three years ...
There were not very many people, the work goes quickly and clearly, we really liked it! Since we came together with the owner of the home, all that was required for registration was the passports of my husband and the owner of the home, a statement from the husband and the consent of the owner (the forms were given by the inspector), a document on the ownership of the apartment and a receipt of state duty 350 rubles.
And then the stattalon was filled. That's all, no uniform 9. By the way, our inspectors were all extremely kind, pleasant young women, they didn’t find fault with anything

• Victoria Said:

  Svetlana, please tell me, honey. did your husband pass the commission and exams in Russian?
  I have rummaged through the entire Internet and still cannot understand the procedure for obtaining a TRP when entering into a marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation.
  If not difficult, describe what documents are needed.
  Thank you.)))

  • Victor Said:

    Svetlana's husband was able to arrange everything in one day, as he had already received permission for a temporary residence permit. The exam does not need to be taken if you graduated from a secondary educational institution under the USSR or after 1991 in Russia. If you have any questions, write to me on the soap. There is a lot of information on the Internet, but it is very difficult to tie it together.

    • Margarita Said:

      Victor! I also wanted to ask you about passing a copy in Russian. the girl graduated from school, college in Uzbekistan, in the year ... in 2009-10, probably ... They are applying for a temporary residence permit, her husband is Russian

      Evgeny Petrovich said:

      Upon receipt of the TRP, they did not warn about the need to notify about residence. He lived for two years, began to collect documents for a residence permit and found that he received a residence permit, such a notification is necessary. filing the next notification. But a fright, and then my sister died. In general, the second term was already overdue. years such stresses are fraught.