Temporary Residency

A temporary residing foreign citizen is a person who has obtained a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP). This is a document providing the right for a foreign citizen to reside in Russia before obtaining a residence permit. A TRP is issued for 3 years and should be issued within 6 months from the application date. A TRP can be issued to a foreign citizen within the quota established by federal government.

Rights and obligations of a temporary residing foreign citizen

A temporary residing foreign citizen cannot change as he or she wishes the place of residence within the region where he/she obtained a temporary residence permit, or to reside outside the region where he/she obtained a temporary residence permit.

A temporary residing foreign citizen does NOT need a work permit to work on the territory of  the region where he/she obtained a TRP but has to obtain one to work outside of this region.

If a foreign citizen wants to leave Russia he/she should apply for a single exit/entrance visa each time he/she leaves.