The Ministry of Economic Development found a new way to attract investment. The Ministry of Economic Development has prepared such a bill to attract investors from abroad. However, these new standards may come into force in July 2021. As the ministry noted, foreign business will react positively to the possibility of permanent residence in the...
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Russia temporarily closed the border for Italian citizens
Russia has temporarily closed the border for citizens of Italy. This order was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Оn March 13, from 00:00 Moscow time the FSS of Russia will temporarily suspend: the passage through the state border of the Russian Federation of citizens of the Italian Republic entering the territory of the Russian...
New Administrative Regulation on Migration Registration and new forms
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has introduced a new Administrative Regulation on Migration Registration and new forms of notifications on October 29, 2019. The Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated July 30, 2019 No. 514 “On approval of the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia on the...
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has approved the procedure for preparing hiring process applications and notifications of the work of foreigners in the Russian Federation
On August 29, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has published Order No. 363 dated June 4, 2019 , which approved a new application form for a foreign citizen as a highly qualified specialist ( “VKS”), as well as updated forms of notifications of foreigners working in Russia . The Order approved the following...
Short-term electronic visas to Russia
The regime for issuing electronic visas has existed in Russia since 2017. The main advantage of an electronic visa is that it can be issued via the Internet without visiting the consulate or embassy of the Russian Federation. An electronic visa is issued free of charge. The deadline for issuing an electronic visa is not...
New reasons for canceling permanent residence permit.
The residence permit can be canceled, not only with existing reasons but also with the new ones: – According to the statement of this foreign citizen. – In case of not sending notification of confirmation for permanent residence permit within 2 years. – In case of staying outside of Russia for 6 months in total...
Premanent Resudency of Russia, new changes in 2019
From the 1st of November 2019 many citizens will be able to apply for a permanent residence permit without obtaining a temporary residence permit. Changes will also affect the procedure and deadlines for submitting an annual notice. And finally permanent residence permit will become perpetual! According to the new law, a permanent residence permit, without...
Ministry of Economy of Russia proposes to simplify obtaining Russian citizenship by Highly Qualified Specialists
The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation proposed several steps to attract more Highly Qualified Specialist to the country. According to the Ministry of Economy of the RF, in order to increase the number of recipients of the status of a highly qualified specialist (VKS), it is necessary to lower the salary range...
How long does it take to setup a company in Moscow, Russia ?
Russia is very popular and attractive to foreign investors due to its advantageous legislation and taxation system. It takes around 2 weeks to establish a company in Moscow, Russia. You can open a company even with one shareholder and do not need to have someone from local citizen to establish a company in Russia, the...
The Russian government has decided to simplify obtaining Russian citizenship and residence permit
The government has submitted to the State Duma a package of bills that simplifies obtaining of Russian citizenship for qualified specialists and expands the list of foreigners eligible for privileges when obtaining permits for temporary residence and residence permits in Russia. But most of these innovations really work no earlier than 2020.