Shared Values Visa

3-Year Russian Residence Permit: No Language Test, Investment, or Job Required
Since 2024, close to 5,000 individuals from the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand have relocated to Russia based on Shared Values Visa. This unique program simplifies the process by removing major hurdles.

Under this program, applicants receive a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) without the usual requirements of obtaining a migration quota or passing the Russian language, history, and law tests.

What is the Shared Values Visa?
Why Was It Introduced?
What Makes It Unique?
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
How to Apply?
Processing Time
Rights and Obligations of TRP
Next Steps getting a Residence
Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

What is Shared Values Visa?

The Shared Values Visa is a special immigration program introduced by the Russian government on the 19^th September 2024. It offers citizens and permanent residents of certain countries the opportunity to relocate to Russia if they share and uphold traditional Russian values.

Under this program, applicants receive a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) without the usual requirements of obtaining a migration quota or passing the Russian language, history, and law tests.

Key Benefits of the Russian Temporary Residence Permit:

Validity: Grants you a 3-year residence permit to live and work in the region where you applied for the Temporary Residence Permit.
Path to Permanent Residency: You can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) within these three years, paving the way for potential citizenship after five years.
Simplified Process: Eliminates several hurdles commonly faced in the standard immigration process.

Shared Values Visa Explained

Watch the explanation in 2 minutes, above.
For the full 30-minute complete walkthrough of the Shared Values Visa – click here.

Why Was Russian Shared Values Visa Introduced?

The Shared Values Visa was established to:

Attract Like-Minded Individuals: Encourage foreigners who embrace traditional Russian cultural and family values to become part of Russian society.
Address Labor Shortages: Mitigate the shortage of skilled workers in various sectors, such as industry, healthcare and IT.
Streamline Immigration Procedures: Simplify the migration process to make it more efficient and user-friendly.
Promote Cultural Integration: Foster social cohesion by attracting individuals who are likely to integrate smoothly into Russian society.
Highlight Russia’s Cultural Diversity: Leverage Russia’s longstanding tradition of multicultural and multireligious tolerance.

What Makes Russian Shared Values Visa Unique?

The Shared Values Visa stands out due to the following features:

No Migration Quota Required: Bypasses the need to secure one of the limited migration quotas previously necessary for a TRP.

No Language knowledge required: Eliminates the requirement to pass Russian language, history, and law exams at the initial stage.

Immediate Benefits:

Freedom to live and work in the region of your choice for three years.
Access to the Russian healthcare system on par with citizens.
Ability to start a small business without registering a legal entity.

Given the potential cap on the number of applicants accepted, it’s advisable to begin the application process promptly.

Who Can Apply for the Russian Shared Values Visa?

Citizens or permanent residents of the following countries are eligible:

Europe:

Austria
Albania
Andorra
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia

France
Finland
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania

Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal

Romania
San Marino
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Ukraine

Americas:

Canada
United States

Asia-Pacific:

Australia
Japan
New Zealand

Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan (China)

Others:

Bahamas
Micronesia

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Citizens or permanent residents of the following countries are eligible:

Europe:

Austria
Albania
Andorra
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal

France
Finland
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Romania
San Marino
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Ukraine

Asia-Pacific:

Australia
Japan
New Zealand

Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan (China)

Americas:

Canada
United States

Others:

Bahamas
Micronesia

How to Apply for Russian Shared Values Visa?

Before You Begin

1. Passport Validity: Ensure your passport is valid for at least four more years and has a minimum of five blank pages.

2. Required Documents:

Passport
A recent Certificate of No Criminal Record with an apostille.
Authorized and apostilled translations. Both your passport (all pages) and the certificate of No Criminal Record must be translated into Russian by a certified translator and the translation notarized.

How Do You Prove Shared Russian Values?

Watch the 1 minute clip, above.
For the full 30-minute complete walkthrough of the Shared Values Visa – click here.

Processing Time for Shared Values Visa

The entire process can take up to a year:

Preparation: About four months — time to gather documents and obtain necessary translations.
Submitting the application: two to four months to apply as applicants don´t have their documents in order and need to redo them.
Application Review: four months for the migration authorities to process your application.

Working with us – the process takes about 6 month.

Rights and Obligations of the TRP through Shared Values Visa

Rights

Residence and Employment: Live and Work for three years in the Region you applied in.
Multiple Entries: Enter and exit Russia without additional visas.
Healthcare Access: Use the Russian public healthcare system.
Business Opportunities: Start a business as an individual entrepreneur.
Social Benefits: Access certain social services and benefits.
Path to Permanent Residence: Apply for Permanent Residence eight months after receiving Temporary Residence if you pass the Russian language test. After holding Permanent Residence for five years, you’re eligible for Russian citizenship.

Obligations

Residence Requirements: Reside in Russia for no less than 180 days per calendar year. Exceptions are possible due to health, family or work reasons.
Legal Compliance: Adhere to all Russian laws and regulations.
Annual Confirmation: Report your residence status annually.
Financial Stability: Maintain an income or savings above the local regional minimum – as example, in Moscow its 29,389 RUB/month in 2024 (approximately $325/month).

Restrictions

Ineligible for certain government or security-related jobs.
Cannot vote or hold public office.
Unable to invite relatives under specific visa categories.
Restricted from accessing secure areas without permission.

Next Steps After Receiving the Shared Values Visa

Yearly follow up with migration authorities:

You must provide proof of income or show that you have sufficient funds in the bank to sustain yourself and any codependents.
As an example, in Moscow it would be the minimal salary level of 29,389 RUB for the 12 months ahead – 352,668 RUB (approximately $4,000) for a single adult.

Settle Logistics:

Housing: Find accommodation—either rent or purchase property with professional assistance. For real estate invest questions – kindly send an inquiry
Utilities: Set up electricity, water, internet, and other essential services.
Banking: Open a local bank account.

Family Arrangements:

Education: Enroll children in schools that offer multilingual education.
Healthcare: Register with local healthcare providers.

Legal Documentation:

Residence Registration: Complete registration at your new address.
Driver’s License: If necessary, obtain a Russian driver’s license.

Cultural Integration in Russia:

Language: Begin learning Russian to prepare for future residency tests.
Community: Join local groups or expatriate communities for support.

Financial Planning when moving to Russia:

Taxes: Understand tax obligations in Russia and your home country.
Asset Management: Transfer funds and manage international finances appropriately.

Miscellaneous about moving to Russia:

Pet Relocation: Comply with regulations if bringing pets.
Legal Documents: Translate any important documents into Russian.

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