Residence Permit Based on Shared Values
Your path to Russia: Temporary Residence Permit (RVP) without quotas and without mandatory exams – for citizens of 54 countries.
Your path to Russia: Temporary Residence Permit (RVP) without quotas and without mandatory exams – for citizens of 54 countries.
On August 19, 2024, the President of the Russian Federation signed Decree No. 702 "On Humanitarian Support for Persons Who Share Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values." It establishes a legal foundation for foreign citizens seeking a new home in Russia.
No quota system, no waiting lists. Your application is reviewed individually and is not subject to annual caps.
Unlike the regular procedure, the mandatory tests in Russian, History, and Law are completely waived.
The RVP is the first step. From there, the path leads through the Permanent Residence Permit (VNZ) to Russian citizenship.
With the RVP, you may work in Russia without needing to apply for a separate work permit.
Your immediate family members can also apply for a residence permit through the simplified procedure.
RVP holders have access to medical care, the education system, and social benefits of the Russian Federation.
The program is designed for citizens of those states whose governments pursue policies contrary to traditional Russian values. The official list has been established by the Government of the Russian Federation.
As of: February 2026. The complete official list can be requested from the Russian consulate.
Contact a Russian consular office in your home country or use our contact form. We will clarify your individual eligibility and advise you on the next steps.
Apply for a private visa with the purpose "Sharing Common Values" at the appropriate Russian consulate. Have your passport and required documents ready.
Travel to Russia with the issued visa. You will receive the migration card at border control. Register at your place of residence within 7 business days.
Submit your application for the Temporary Residence Permit (RVP) at the appropriate Migration Authority (MVD) in Russia. Present all required documents.
The authority reviews your application. Upon positive decision, you will receive your RVP – valid for up to three years, with the right to work and access to social services.
Valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned entry date. At least 2 blank pages.
4 photos in the format 3.5 × 4.5 cm on matte paper. Current, without head covering.
Medical certificate confirming the absence of certain infectious diseases (HIV, tuberculosis, etc.).
Written declaration that you share Russia's traditional values and reject the neoliberal policies of your home country.
Issued at the border upon entry. Fill out both parts carefully, keep the duplicate.
Proof of registration at your place of residence in Russia. Required within 7 business days after entry.
All non-Russian documents must be translated into Russian by a certified translator and notarized.
Valid international health insurance with coverage for the territory of the Russian Federation.
You want to raise your children in an environment that protects and promotes traditional family values.
You are seeking career opportunities in a growing market and want to live in a country that shares your values.
You want to build a business in a country with competitive taxes, skilled workforce, and access to the Eurasian market.
You are looking for a place with high quality of life, lower cost of living, and a society that respects the elderly.
You seek a culturally rich environment with artistic freedom beyond ideological constraints.
You want to practice your faith in a society that actively protects religious traditions and spiritual values.
The RVP is just the beginning. Russia offers a clear path from temporary residence permit to citizenship.
Valid for 3 years. Work authorization included. Access to social services.
Can be applied for after 1 year with RVP. Valid for 5 years, renewable. Nearly all civil rights.
After meeting the residence duration and requirements. Full civil rights and freedom of travel.
No. No language tests are required for the RVP under Decree 702. However, we recommend acquiring basic knowledge as it will significantly ease your daily life.
Yes. The RVP automatically includes work authorization. You may be employed in the region where your RVP was issued.
After at least 1 year with RVP, you can apply for the Permanent Residence Permit (VNZ). This is valid for 5 years and renewable. After that, the path to citizenship is open.
Yes. Spouses and minor children can also apply for a residence permit through the simplified procedure.
You can apply for any region of Russia. The choice depends on your personal preferences and professional opportunities.
Not for the RVP and VNZ. Only when applying for Russian citizenship do the respective regulations on dual citizenship apply.
The Decree refers to traditional spiritual and moral values such as family values, religious freedom, and cultural identity that the applicant shares and wishes to preserve.
Request an individual consultation for your application.