Easy Immigration to Russia: Shared Values Visa & Residency

In August 2024 Russia opened up residency under simplified procedure for applicants who share Russian traditional values. The new route makes immigrating to Russia as easy as never before. Applicants are eligible for a shared values visa and temporary residency on the grounds of sharing Russian traditional values without passing a language test and establishing connections with Russia required by most other immigration routes.

Who is eligible?

47 nationalities including almost all EU countries, the U.S., the UK, Australia and New Zealand are eligible for the shared values visa and residency. 
Eligible nationalities:
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Applicants are supposed to declare that they share Russian values such as traditional family, high moral standards, respect for Russian culture, history and traditions.

What are the advantages of the shared values visa and residency?

  • No language test. Applicants are exempt from the language test for temporary residency.
  • Quick residency. Applicants can apply for temporary residency immediately after arriving in Russia.
  • Simplified paperwork. No need to establish connections with Russia such as employment, business or property.
  • No quota. Applicants are eligible to apply beyond the residency quota required under standard procedure.
  • More opportunities. Residents can live, work and do business in Russia with almost no restrictions. Temporary residency opens path to permanent residency and citizenship.

What is the procedure?

The whole process includes three major steps:
1. Apply for a shared values visa. A shared values visa is required to apply for Russian residency under the traditional values route.
2. Prepare the residency application paperwork. Some paperwork may need to be prepared in advance while most documents can be obtained upon arrival in Russia.
3. Submit the residency application to the immigration department of the city / region where you are going to live.  

What to start with?

We recommend to start with an online consultation with our lawyer to discuss the whole procedure and required paperwork in detail. You will get the full undesrtandins of the process, avoid common mistakes and have a step-by-step action plan.
Consultation & Immigration plan
We offer:
- An online call (by Skype / Zoom / WhatsApp / etc.) with our immigration attorney;
- Consulting on the shared values route, required procedures and paperwork;
- A step-by-step plan to follow;
- Answers to any of your Russia-related questions including employment and business opportunities, taxation, purchasing a property, etc.
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Immigration assistance
We offer:
- Full legal support with your residency application;
- Translating and notarizing the application paperwork;
- Filling in the application forms;
- Guiding through the whole immigration process.
Cost: From $399
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