25/04/2026
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ โ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐โ (๐๐๐๐-๐๐-๐๐๐๐)
Promising scientists, athletes, artists and entrepreneurs can now live and work in Russia by obtaining the necessary documents under a simplified procedure.
On April 15, 2026, Decree No. 883, aimed at attracting outstanding foreign specialists โ a process known as impatriation โ came into force in Russia. This program is also known as the "talent visa", as it allows foreigners with achievements in sports, science, culture and business to move to Russia under a simplified procedure.
The program also has an official website โ โTime to Live in Russiaโ (https://shorturl.at/7HlvB) . Itโs available in Russian, English, French, Italian and German.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ
Foreigners who wish to move to Russia under this program can obtain a temporary residence permit (TRP) without quota restrictions and without taking Russian language exams. Alternatively, they can apply directly for a permanent residence permit (PRP), skipping the TRP stage.
The difference is that a temporary residence permit is only valid in a specific region, while for a permanent residence permit, you still need to pass exams. Also, a temporary residence permit is issued for a maximum of three years, whereas a permanent residence permit has no expiration date.
After obtaining a permanent residence permit, you can then apply for Russian citizenship.
Foreigners from any country and of any age are eligible. Family members also receive migration benefits.
๐๐ก๐จ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ
Decree No. 883 establishes three main criteria:
1. Having achievements in one of the key areas. These include scientific and technological development, manufacturing, sports, creative industries and the cultural and humanitarian sphere. Academic achievements also count.
2. The applicant has made a significant contribution to the development of Russia's economy, society or security.
3. Possessing a profession or skills that are in high demand in Russia.
๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐/๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ:
1. Hold a patent for an invention or industrial design; be a laureate of a Russian or foreign prize for outstanding achievements in science and technology; hold an academic degree; or work at a Russian state scientific organization.
2. Be a founder of a small or medium-sized business with an annual income of at least 10 million rubles (approx. $130,000). This could be a hotel, a public catering establishment, manufacturing, information and communications activities or scientific and technical activities.
3. Be a prize winner at the Olympic Games, World or European Championships or other professional sports competitions.
4. Be a laureate of a Russian or foreign prize in the field of culture, literature and arts. Work for a Russian government organization in the field of culture.
5. Be a qualified specialist in the field of clothing design, design, architecture, gastronomy, IT, public relations or other creative industries.
6. Successfully complete a higher education program at a university ranked in the Top 20 of one of the following rankings: Academic Ranking of World Universities, QS World University Rankings, or Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Alternatively, the university may be in the top 100 positions, but the average grade must be at least 75% of the maximum.
7. Have at least five years of work experience in certain industrial sectors: transportation, tourism, construction, telecommunications, energy and others. See the decree for more details (https://shorturl.at/Bsv3M).
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ
First, you need to submit an application using the official website (https://shorturl.at/e3HFN). In your application, you will need to describe your achievements in detail and attach supporting documents.
A program operator will contact you and conduct an online interview: as stated on the program's website, you will need to verbally describe your achievements and successes.
Your application will be reviewed for up to 125 days and, if approved, your documents will be sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for review. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will issue documents confirming your impatriant status.
If you need a visa, you can submit these documents to the Russian Embassy and receive a multiple-entry business visa (https://shorturl.at/tvPIx) valid for one year.
If you do not need a visa and are already in Russia, you can submit your documents for a temporary or permanent residence permit locally.
Each impatriant will have their own personal manager who will assist you at all stages, from obtaining a visa to finding housing.
