How to Move to Russia

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Locate the nearest Russian embassy or consulate in your country.. Find a Russian citizen to sponsor your move.. Gather documents to prove your identity, citizenship, and health.

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Locate the nearest Russian embassy or consulate in your country.

Step 1

Locate the nearest Russian embassy or consulate in your country.

2

Find a Russian citizen to sponsor your move.

Step 2

Find a Russian citizen to sponsor your move.

3

Gather documents to prove your identity, citizenship, and health.

Step 3

Gather documents to prove your identity, citizenship, and health.

4

Learn to speak Russian

Step 4

Learn to speak Russian

5

Choose a city where there is a demand for foreign workers.

Step 5

Choose a city where there is a demand for foreign workers.

6

Arrange a place to live before you arrive in Russia.

Step 6

Arrange a place to live before you arrive in Russia.

7

Make an appointment at your local Russian consulate.

Step 7

Make an appointment at your local Russian consulate.

8

Have your sponsor send you an invitation to enter Russia.

Step 8

Have your sponsor send you an invitation to enter Russia.

9

Apply for an entry visa to enter Russia.

Step 9

Apply for an entry visa to enter Russia.

10

Ship large items to your destination ahead of time.

Step 10

Ship large items to your destination ahead of time.

11

Obtain a migration card when you enter Russia.

Step 11

Obtain a migration card when you enter Russia.

12

Apply for a temporary residence visa at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Step 12

Apply for a temporary residence visa at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

13

Obtain a work permit while your residence visa processes.

Step 13

Obtain a work permit while your residence visa processes.

14

Gain permanent residency after living in Russia for 1 year.

Step 14

Gain permanent residency after living in Russia for 1 year.

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Apply for naturalization 5 years after gaining permanent residency.

Step 15

Apply for naturalization 5 years after gaining permanent residency.

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Obtain a Russian passport after getting citizenship.

Step 16

Obtain a Russian passport after getting citizenship.

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