Immigration Law
Guides to Russian immigration law: citizenship, permanent and temporary residence, registration, entry bans, deportation and appeals against decisions of public authorities.
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Russian VNH after an RVP: Application Window and Documents
A practical guide for adult RVP holders moving to a Russian residence permit: timing, document checks, interagency information and acceptance evidence.
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Annual RVP Residence Notification: Deadline, Documents and Income
A practical guide to annual RVP residence notification, current income documents, filing routes, acceptance evidence and the separate RVPO exemption.
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Replacing a Russian Residence Permit: Deadlines, Documents and Fee
A practical guide to Russian residence permit replacement, distinguishing filing deadlines, processing time, document requirements and separate correction procedures.
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Russian Residence Permit Cancellation: Grounds and Appeals
How to review and challenge cancellation of a Russian residence permit, distinguish appeal and departure deadlines and collect relevant evidence.
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Annual Russian Residence Permit Notification: Filing Guide
A practical guide to annual residence confirmation for permanent residence permit holders, applying the rules effective on 2 November 2026.
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Work Patent Cancellation in Russia: Grounds and Appeals
A practical guide to checking and challenging work patent cancellation in Russia, gathering evidence and distinguishing it from expiry of a paid period.
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Russia’s Register of Controlled Persons: Checks and Removal
A practical guide to official RKL checks, migration restrictions, documentary grounds for removal and challenges to incorrect information.
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Entry Ban to Russia: What “Entry Not Permitted” Means
A current guide to Russian entry-not-permitted decisions: legal grounds, documents, review request and practical first steps.
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FSIN Undesirable Stay: Challenge and an Original Order Example
Challenging an undesirable-stay decision in Russia: time limits, evidence and interim relief, with a redacted historical order and Supreme Court practice.
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Russian Citizenship: Simplified Routes and Documents
How to identify a simplified Russian citizenship route, check VNH and family or education conditions, and prepare evidence under Law No. 138-FZ and Decree No. 889.