Residence Permit (VNZH) for EU, U.S. and Other Visa Nationals

Obtaining a Residence Permit (VNZH) in Russia for citizens of the EU, the United States, the UK, Canada and other visa-required countries allows foreign nationals to legally stay and build their life in Russia on a long-term basis, even in the current political and sanctions environment.

With a Russian Residence Permit, a foreign citizen can:

• live in Russia on a long-term or indefinite basis;

• work legally in any region of the Russian Federation without a work permit or patent;

• obtain tax number (INN), social insurance number (SNILS) and medical insurance (OMS);

• later sponsor family members for legal status in Russia;

• become eligible to apply for Russian citizenship;

• enter and exit Russia more flexibly within the migration rules.

If a foreign national from a visa-required country has a valid legal ground, political tensions and sanctions do not cancel the legal possibility of obtaining a Residence Permit.

Why clients from the EU and the U.S. choose our services

• Flexible payment terms: 50% upfront and 50% upon completion of the full document package.

• Over 15 years of practical experience in Russian immigration law.

• We only take on cases where we see a realistic legal chance of approval.

• Any necessary corrections to the documents are done free of charge, without increasing the originally agreed fee.

• Full legal support throughout the entire process — from eligibility assessment to document submission.

Main legal grounds for a Residence Permit for visa nationals (EU, USA and others)

Typical legal grounds include:

• marriage to a Russian citizen;

• having a child with Russian citizenship;

• having a parent who is a Russian citizen;

• being a Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS);

• having Native Russian Speaker (NRЯ) status.

These grounds are not exhaustive. Each case must be assessed individually to determine the most suitable legal pathway to obtain a Residence Permit in Russia.