TRP Notifications
What is a TRP?
A temporary residence permit is confirmation of a foreign citizen's right to reside temporarily in the Russian Federation until obtaining a residence permit. It is a stamp placed in a passport or another identity document.
There is also a temporary residence permit for the purpose of education—this document allows a foreign national to reside, work, and study in the Russian Federation for the entire period of study and for another 180 days after completing it.
A temporary residence permit is valid for three years
Who can apply for a TRP?
- A foreign citizen or stateless person over 18 years of age who is lawfully present in the Russian Federation, as well as a minor obtaining a permit together with them, or a person recognized as legally incapacitated or with limited legal capacity for whom they are the legal representative.
- A foreign citizen residing outside the Russian Federation, over 18 years of age, as well as a minor obtaining a permit together with them, or a person recognized as legally incapacitated or with limited legal capacity for whom they are the legal representative.
- A citizen of the Russian Federation or a foreign citizen over 18 years of age residing in the Russian Federation on the basis of a permit or residence permit, in respect of a minor foreign citizen, or a person recognized as legally incapacitated or with limited legal capacity for whom they are the legal representative.
Grounds for applying for a TRP without being subject to the quota
A temporary residence permit may be issued to a foreign citizen without regard to the quota approved by the Government of the Russian Federation:
- who is entitled to obtain a residence permit without obtaining a TRP (paragraph 2 of Article 8);
- under 18 years of age and has a parent (adoptive parent, guardian or trustee)—a foreign citizen holding a TRP;
- under 18 years of age and has a parent (adoptive parent, guardian or trustee)—a foreign citizen, and obtains a TRP together with them;
- who has been married for at least three years before the date of applying for a temporary residence permit to a citizen of the Russian Federation permanently residing in the Russian Federation, or who is married to a citizen of the Russian Federation permanently residing in the Russian Federation and has a child in common, born (adopted) in that marriage—in the constituent entity of the Russian Federation where the place of residence of the Russian citizen who is their spouse is located;
- over 18 years of age, but recognized as legally incapacitated or with limited legal capacity, and has a parent (adoptive parent, guardian or trustee)—a foreign citizen, and obtains a TRP together with them;
- over 18 years of age, but recognized as legally incapacitated or with limited legal capacity, and has a parent (adoptive parent, guardian or trustee)—a foreign citizen holding a TRP;
- who has entered military service—for the duration of military service;
- who is a participant in the State Program to Assist the Voluntary Resettlement to the Russian Federation of Compatriots Living Abroad, and their family members resettling with them to the Russian Federation;
- who is a citizen of a state that was part of the USSR and has received vocational education at a state educational institution of higher education, state vocational educational institution, or state scientific organization located in the Russian Federation, under state-accredited educational programs or a postgraduate program for training scientific and academic staff;
- who is a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Moldova, or Ukraine;
- resettling to the Russian Federation for permanent residence in accordance with international treaties of the Russian Federation on regulating the resettlement process and protecting the rights of resettlers.
- a stateless person holding a temporary identity document for a stateless person in the Russian Federation, or a stateless person who permanently resided in Ukraine and was recognized as a refugee or received temporary asylum in the Russian Federation.
Federal Law dated 25.07.2002 N 115-FZ (as amended on 25.12.2023) "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation"
Article 6. Temporary residence of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation
What needs to be done before moving?
Preparing to move
- have an Apostille affixed to original documents from countries that are parties to the Hague Convention
All original official documents (from countries that are parties to the Hague Convention) drawn up in a foreign language must be prepared in three steps:
- the original document must be certified with an "Apostille" stamp; the Apostille is affixed to the original document in the country where it was issued.
- translated into Russian (including the "Apostille" stamp).
- certified by a Russian notary (at a Russian consulate or by a notary in the Russian Federation)
Official documents and acts issued by organizations and institutions of foreign states that are not parties to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, signed at The Hague on 5 October 1961, unless otherwise provided for by current international treaties of the Russian Federation with foreign states, are accepted for consideration if they have consular legalization, performed by consular offices of the Russian Federation abroad and the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- resolve property, financial, educational, and transportation matters in the country of departure
- gather information on ways to transport property (personal belongings, vehicles), and assess risks and options
- finish your affairs in the country of departure. (Terminate contracts, insurance policies, etc.)
- obtain a visa (for visa-required countries, and also for countries whose citizens do not need a visa when traveling to Russia as tourists)
check that the information on the visa matches the translation; there should be no discrepancies - find accommodation in the destination region.
- complete the process of obtaining a TRP in the Russian Federation (if applying at a consulate).
What is the procedure for applying for a TRP?
Prepared documents and their copies are submitted together with the TRP application in person to the migration affairs division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the intended place of residence,
or to a diplomatic mission or consular office of the Russian Federation in the country of residence. The TRP process is completed in Russia, even if the application was submitted at a consulate
A foreign citizen who receives notification of a positive decision on the application must contact the migration affairs division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at their place of residence.
List of documents required to apply for a TRP
Basic list for everyone, including quota applicants (adults)
- application in 2 copies.
(See the sample for instructions on how to complete the application) - passport, original and notarized translation of the passport (all pages)
- birth certificate (original and copy)
- migration card bearing an entry stamp (original and copy)
- notification of registration for migration purposes (original and copy)
- personal photographs, 35х45mm – 2 pcs. (matte, black-and-white or color)
- state fee of 1920 rubles (original)
- certificate of proficiency in Russian, knowledge of Russian history and the fundamentals of Russian legislation (original).
For a TRP and a residence permit, applicants take the comprehensive examination “in Russian, knowledge of Russian history and the fundamentals of legislation of the Russian Federation”. The difference between the TRP and residence permit exams is the number of correct answers. For a TRP, 65-70% of questions must be answered correctly; for a residence permit, 75-80% must be answered correctly.
A TRP certificate is not valid for a residence permit or citizenship. You can take the residence permit-level exam immediately and submit a photocopy or notarized copy of the residence permit certificate (depending on the region); you can then use the same certificate when submitting documents for a residence permit and Russian citizenship.
A patent certificate is not valid for a TRP, residence permit, or Russian citizenship.
The TRP certificate is valid for 3 years; the residence permit certificate is valid indefinitely. *
- medical certificates:
report from a psychiatrist-narcologist (original);
certificate of absence of HIV infection (original);
medical certificate confirming the absence of infectious diseases (original); - If geographical names are spelled differently in the passport, birth certificate, and other documents, a certificate confirming the renaming of the city, region, etc. may be required. Such a certificate can be issued by the Russian State Library named after Lenin (in person or by proxy), or a printout from Wikipedia may be accepted.
- If personal name details have changed, provide supporting documents (original and photocopy), or a certificate of name change.
- For visa-required countries
additionally provide and indicate in the application a certificate confirming the applicant's lack of a criminal record (including applicants aged 14 and over).
The document must have been issued no earlier than 3 months before the date of application for the permit. The document must also be legalized and bear an Apostille stamp.
Additional documents to bring in original, if available:
- INN (taxpayer identification number) obtained in the Russian Federation (original, if available);
- marriage/divorce certificate (original and copy);
- diploma/certificate of education or profession (original and copy);
- employment record book/work permit/patent with tax payment receipts (originals, if available).
- The following are exempt from confirming their proficiency in Russian, knowledge of Russian history and the fundamentals of legislation of the Russian Federation when applying for a temporary residence permit or residence permit:
- foreign citizens who are legally incapacitated or have limited legal capacity;
- foreign citizens under the age of eighteen;
- male foreign citizens aged 65;
- female foreign citizens aged 60;
- foreign citizens participating in the State Program to Assist the Voluntary Resettlement to the Russian Federation of Compatriots Living Abroad, and their family members resettling with them to the Russian Federation;
- foreign citizens who are highly qualified specialists and their family members who have applied for the residence permit specified in paragraph 27 of Article 13.2 of this Federal Law;
- foreign citizens who have applied for a residence permit on the grounds that they have been recognized as native Russian speakers in accordance with Article 33.1 of Federal Law No. 62-FZ of May 31, 2002, “On Citizenship of the Russian Federation”;
- citizens of the Republic of Belarus, subparagraph 8, paragraph 5
- citizens of Ukraine, the DPR and the LPR;
- holders of a USSR school-leaving certificate or USSR diploma obtained before 01.09.1991 (a notarized translation must be provided if it is in a foreign language, or a copy if it is entirely in Russian, together with the supplements and the original).
If a USSR-standard school certificate or diploma has been lost, a duplicate is not acceptable. - holders of a school-leaving certificate or diploma obtained in the Russian Federation after 01.09.1991 must provide a copy with supplements and the original.
Those currently studying in the Russian Federation who have not yet received their school-leaving certificate or diploma must take the exam.
Bring the following to the test:
- application, completed at the examination venue;
- original identity document (passport, residence permit, refugee certificate), a copy (page with photograph), and its translation, or the first page of the residence permit;
- payment receipt (paid on site);
- blue-ink pen.
Depending on the grounds, provide the following in addition to the basic list of documents:
Persons married to a citizen of the Russian Federation:
- marriage certificate (original and copy)
- spouse's passport (original and copy)
Under subparagraph 4, paragraph 3, Article 6 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation".
Persons participating in the State Program to Assist the Voluntary Resettlement to the Russian Federation of Compatriots Living Abroad, and their family members resettling with them to the Russian Federation
- certificate of participation in the Compatriot Resettlement Program (original and copy).
Under subparagraph 9, paragraph 3, Article 6 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation".
Persons who are citizens of former Soviet republics and have received education in the Russian Federation:
- education document with supplement (original and copy);
- certificate of state accreditation valid during the period of study and at the time the education document was obtained (copy certified by the educational institution);
- license to carry out educational activities, with supplements, valid during the period of study (if available) (copy certified by the educational institution).
Under subparagraph 10, paragraph 3, Article 6 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation".
Persons who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Moldova, or Ukraine
Under subparagraph 11, paragraph 3, Article 6 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation".
Stateless persons who permanently resided in Ukraine and were recognized as refugees or received temporary asylum in the Russian Federation, and stateless persons holding a temporary identity document for a stateless person in the Russian Federation:
- refugee certificate or temporary asylum certificate (copy and original);
- one of the documents confirming permanent residence in Ukraine with a registration mark for place of residence, or a passport containing a registration mark for place of residence in Ukraine (original; if the document is in a foreign language, a notarized translation is required);
Under paragraph 3.1 of Article 6 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation":
a citizen of Ukraine or a stateless person who permanently resided in Ukraine and was recognized as a refugee or received temporary asylum in the Russian Federation (subparagraph 11, paragraph 3, Article 6);
Persons who have entered military service, for the duration of their military service:
- military service contract (original and copy).
Under subparagraph 8, paragraph 3, Article 6 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation".
Resettlers from Turkmenistan and Latvia:
- resettlement permit;
- departure address slip.
Persons specified in paragraph 2 of Article 8 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ, who are entitled to obtain a residence permit without a TRP, may also apply for a TRP if they wish.
For minors
a foreign citizen under the age of eighteen whose parent holds a TRP or is obtaining a TRP together with the child
A separate application is completed for a minor child.
The legal representative (parent) holding a TRP or residence permit may submit the application; if the above documents are not available, the legal representative cannot apply for a TRP for the child.
- under 18 years of age and has a parent (adoptive parent, guardian or trustee)—a foreign citizen holding a TRP (subparagraph 2, paragraph 3, Article 6)
- under 18 years of age and has a parent (adoptive parent, guardian or trustee)—a foreign citizen, and obtains a TRP together with them (subparagraph 3, paragraph 3, Article 6)
Under subparagraphs 2–3, paragraph 3, Article 6 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation"
Mandatory documents to be listed in the TRP application
- application in 2 copies.
- child's passport and notarized translation;
- child's birth certificate and notarized copy or translation;
- migration card and copy;
- notification of registration for migration purposes and copy;
- applicant's (parent's) passport and notarized translation. Not required if the application for the child is submitted at the same time as the parent's application;
- copy of the applicant's (parent's) TRP/residence permit (if available);
- child's photographs, 35х45mm – 2 pcs. (matte, black-and-white or color),
- state fee of 1920 rubles (original).
- medical certificates:
report from a psychiatrist-narcologist (original);
certificate of absence of HIV infection (original) (obtain from the same place as the medical health certificate);
medical certificate confirming the absence of infectious diseases (original); - If geographical names are spelled differently in the passport, birth certificate, and other documents, a certificate confirming the renaming of the city, region, etc. may be required. Such a certificate can be issued by the Russian State Library named after Lenin (in person or by proxy), or a printout from Wikipedia may be accepted.
- If personal name details have changed, provide supporting documents (original and photocopy), or a certificate of name change.
For visa-required countries additionally provide and indicate in the application (for children over 14 years of age):
- a certificate confirming the applicant's lack of a criminal record, issued by the authorized body of the country of permanent residence. The document must have been issued no earlier than 3 months before the date of application for the permit. It must also be legalized and bear an Apostille stamp.
Timeframe for providing the state service
The service is provided within 4 months from the date the application is accepted, unless otherwise established by regulatory legal acts or the Administrative Regulations.
The service timeframe for an application submitted to a diplomatic mission or consular office of the Russian Federation is 60 days from the date the application is received by the migration affairs division, for a foreign citizen participating in the State Program to Assist the Voluntary Resettlement to the Russian Federation of Compatriots Living Abroad, approved by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 637 of June 22, 2006, and their family members resettling with them.
The service is provided within 60 days for a person who has arrived in the Russian Federation under a procedure that does not require a visa.
Benefits of a TRP
- you can reside in Russia without leaving and carry out employment.
you can reside in Russia without leaving and carry out employment. - with a TRP, you can freely cross the border of the Russian Federation
- you can obtain a compulsory medical insurance policy and receive care at a clinic on the same terms as others.
- you can obtain an INN.
- you can open your own business by registering as an Individual Entrepreneur (IE)
- you can work under an employment or civil-law contract.
- there is no obligation to serve in the Russian army.
Restrictions of a TRP
- a TRP is valid in the constituent entity where it was issued
- you may work only in the region where the TRP was obtained
- time spent outside the Russian Federation must not exceed six months in total during a calendar year, except where it is impossible to leave the foreign country due to the need for emergency treatment, a serious illness of the foreign citizen, or the death of a close relative who resided in a foreign country at the time of death, as well as where the foreign citizen is outside the Russian Federation for work-related reasons;
Otherwise, the TRP status will be cancelled. - a TRP is valid for three years
- a TRP cannot be extended
- you must report annually on your place of residence and employment;
- the medical insurance policy is valid for only 3 years
- it is not possible to take out a bank loan.
- if a TRP is refused or cancelled, a new application may be made no earlier than 12 months later.
- a TRP does not confer entitlement to social benefits, including a pension
Temporary residence permit for the purpose of education (TRPE)
Documents are submitted in person to the Migration Affairs Office or through the State Services portal in the territory where the studies take place.
List of documents:
- application in 2 copies (several versions are available, for each specific case)
- document proving the applicant's identity (one document chosen from a passport, stateless person's identity document, or another document recognized in the Russian Federation). The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiry date on the date of submission
- birth certificate (original and copy)
- 2 photographs, 35х45 mm, black-and-white or color (matte)
- document proving the degree of kinship (birth certificate, marriage/divorce certificate, name-change document, adoption document, document confirming the authority of a trustee)—one document chosen by the applicant
- document proving the representative's identity (passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, foreign citizen's passport, or another document recognized in the Russian Federation; one document chosen by the applicant) (if a representative submits the application, for example, a parent for a child)
- documents confirming that the applicant has no criminal record, if they arrived in the Russian Federation under a procedure requiring a visa (not required for visa-free countries). The document must have been issued no earlier than 3 months before the date of application
- documents confirming the applicant's admission to study at a state educational or state scientific organization: an administrative act of the state institution admitting the applicant to full-time study in a bachelor's, specialist, master's, residency, or assistant-internship program with state accreditation, or a postgraduate program for training scientific and academic staff. Copy (extract) certified by the state institution.
Documents the applicant may submit at their own initiative:
- migration card (for visa-free countries);
- Medical documents:
report from a psychiatrist-narcologist;
certificate of absence of HIV infection;
medical certificate confirming the absence of infectious diseases; - Receipt for payment of the state fee.
Administrative regulations specifying the list of documents and procedures for obtaining a TRP for the purpose of education.
(Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation dated 14.12.2022 No. 949)
Federal Law dated 25.07.2002 N 115-FZ (as amended on 14.07.2022) "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation" (as amended and supplemented, effective 01.01.2023)
Article 6.2. Temporary residence permit for the purpose of education
(introduced by Federal Law dated 14.07.2022 N 357-FZ)
The service timeframe is 38 working days.
Benefits of a TRPE
- A foreign citizen may reside in the Russian Federation continuously throughout the entire validity period of the TRPE
- A foreign citizen holding a TRPE is entitled to free care under compulsory medical insurance
- A TRPE is issued for the duration of the educational program and remains valid for 180 calendar days after the end of the study period. A stamp confirming issuance of a TRP for educational purposes is placed in the passport.
- With a TRPE, you can study and work in the Russian Federation
- No annual notification is required.
Restrictions of a TRPE
- a TRPE is valid only in the region where it was obtained
- you may not stay outside the Russian Federation for more than six months in total during a calendar year, except where it is impossible to leave the foreign country due to the need for emergency treatment, a serious illness of the foreign citizen, or the death of a close relative who resided in a foreign country at the time of death, as well as where the foreign citizen is outside the Russian Federation for work-related reasons;
- If you switch from full-time to part-time study, the TRPE is cancelled.
- if you study and work, the employment contract must be terminated when the TRPE expires
- repeated (2 or more times) administrative liability within one year is grounds for revoking the TRPE
- an application for a residence permit may be submitted only after completing studies
What steps should be taken after moving?
- correctly complete the migration card provided at the border. Fill it out as written in the passport, in Latin characters. Purpose of visit—private.
- register for migration purposes at your place of stay (registration deadlines depend on citizenship and the grounds for entry).
- activate (have a stamp placed in) the resettlement book if moving under the Resettlement Program
- take the exam in Russian, Russian history, and legislation (unless exempt)
- undergo a medical examination
for the presence/absence of drug or psychotropic substance use without a doctor's prescription, or new potentially dangerous psychoactive substances, and infectious diseases that pose a danger to others, and a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV infection) (except for cases provided for in paragraph three of clause 3 of Article 11 of Federal Law No. 38-FZ of March 30, 1995, “On Preventing the Spread in the Russian Federation of the Disease Caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV Infection)”). - prepare documents to apply for a TRP.
An original document issued by an authorized body of a foreign state and drawn up in a foreign language must be translated into Russian, including seals. The accuracy of the translation must be certified by a notary in Russia or by the notarial department of the Consulate General.
- undergo fingerprint registration (from age 6)
Fingerprint registration involves taking fingerprints and entering them into a database. This procedure is mandatory for people obtaining a temporary residence permit or residence permit in Russia. - pay the state fee
- have photographs taken
- submit documents for a TRP, or complete the process if the documents were submitted at a consulate.
What are the next steps after TRP approval?
- within 7 working days from the date the TRP is received, obtain registration at the place of stay, or renew migration registration if registration cannot be obtained
- obtain compulsory medical insurance, SNILS, and INN
- at the end of each year of residence, send a notification of residence under the TRP within 2 months and provide information about income.
Is assistance provided with relocation?
Relocation to the destination region is arranged independently and at one's own expense.
What payments or compensation are available to foreigners living under a TRP?
Compensation for travel to the destination, transportation of personal belongings,
expenses for paying the state fee for processing documents establishing the legal status of resettlers in the Russian Federation, as well as payment of consular fees and fees to reimburse actual expenses related to visa processing and acceptance of an application for a temporary residence permit, are available only to participants in the State Resettlement Program.
After obtaining a residence permit, foreign citizens are entitled to a one-time benefit within 18 months, exempting them from customs duties when clearing personal belongings and a vehicle (subject to certain requirements) in accordance with the customs legislation of the Customs Union.
When can foreigners with a TRP apply for Russian citizenship?
Foreigners with a TRP cannot apply directly for Russian citizenship; they must first complete the residence permit stage, complying with the time limits and conditions prescribed by Russian law.
An application for a residence permit may be submitted no earlier than 8 months into the first year of residence under a TRP and no later than 4 months before the TRP expires.
If a foreign citizen has grounds to obtain a residence permit without a TRP, the stated period does not apply
Federal Law dated 25.07.2002 N 115-FZ (as amended on 25.12.2023) "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation"
What rights and obligations does a foreigner permanently residing in the Russian Federation have?
Subparagraph 5 of Article 8.
How long does a foreigner have to register for migration purposes?
Within 90 days
✓ Highly qualified specialists and their family members
regardless of country
Within 30 days +7 days
✓ Foreign citizens participating in the State Program to Assist the Voluntary
Resettlement to the Russian Federation of Compatriots Living Abroad, and
their family members resettling with them to the Russian
Federation, are exempt from the obligation to take the actions
required for registration at their place of stay for a period not
exceeding 30 days from the date of their arrival at the place of stay.
Within 30 days
✓ Citizens of Eurasian Economic Union member states working in Russia
✓ Highly qualified specialists and their family members, regardless
of country, if they are already registered at their place of stay in Russia but
have changed their location
✓ Citizens of Kyrgyzstan
Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic on the procedure for the stay of citizens of the Russian Federation in the Kyrgyz Republic and citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Russian Federation, Article 1.
✓ Citizens of Kazakhstan
Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan on the procedure for the stay of citizens of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Kazakhstan and citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Russian Federation, Article 1.
✓ Citizens of Armenia
Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Armenia on the procedure for the stay of citizens of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Armenia and citizens of the Republic of Armenia in the Russian Federation, Article 1.
Within 15 days
✓ Citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan
Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan on the procedure for the stay of citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Russian Federation, Article 1
✓ Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the procedure for the stay of citizens of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Uzbekistan and citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Russian Federation, Article 1.
Within 7 days
✓ Citizens of Ukraine
Agreement of 16.01.1997 cancelled
✓ other foreigners, as well as those who hold a TRP/residence permit and do not have
registration at their place of residence
Cancellation of a temporary residence permit
A foreign citizen's temporary residence permit is cancelled only if there are compelling grounds to do so.
Grounds for cancelling a temporary residence permit are set out in Article 7, Grounds for refusal to issue or cancellation of a temporary residence permit, and Article 7.1, Grounds for refusal to issue or cancellation of a temporary residence permit for the purpose of education
of Federal Law dated 25.07.2002 N 115-FZ (as amended on 25.12.2023) "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation"
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