How many days can a Moldovan citizen stay in Russia without registration in 2021?

Deadline for registration of citizens of Moldova in the Russian Federation

For citizens of Moldova in Russia, there are general rules for registering for migration, according to which they are required to do this within 7 days after crossing the Russian border. The date of entry is confirmed by the migration card, which is issued at the checkpoint. You will also need a passport.

It is important to keep in mind that migration registration is carried out by foreigners who do not have a residence permit or temporary residence permit, i.e. just entering the country. If you already have a temporary residence permit or temporary residence permit, you will need to register at your place of residence. In essence, both procedures are identical and are intended to exercise state control in the field of migration.

Note! Citizens of Moldova can stay in Russia for no more than 90 days within 180 days, after which they must leave. If these deadlines are violated, foreigners will face fines and expulsion from the country.

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Due to the high risk of importation and spread of new variants of coronavirus, a meeting of the National Emergency Commission of Public Health was held on July 17, at which new rules for crossing the state border were adopted. The regulations will come into force on Monday 19 July.

From July 19, 2021, the following measures will be introduced when entering Moldova.

Firstly, the Ministry of Health will establish and update every week on Fridays the list of countries in the green and red zones, and it will come into force from the following Monday. The list will be published on the official websites of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and the National Public Health Agency.

The criterion is as follows: up to 100 new cases of infection over the last 14 days per 100 thousand population - green zone, more than 100 new cases - red zone.

• When entering Moldova from green zone countries (including transit from red zone countries), you must present a negative result of a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. The document must be submitted in one of the languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Italian or Russian.
• If there is no test, you will need to self-isolate for two weeks. In this case, it is mandatory to fill out an epidemiological map, and citizens also sign a declaration of responsibility for observing the 14-day self-isolation regime. For children under 14 years old, this must be done by accompanying adults.

The following persons are exempt if they do not have symptoms of coronavirus infection:

• Persons who provided a vaccination certificate. The certificate is considered valid two weeks after receiving the second dose of the vaccine. The document must be submitted in one of the languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Italian or Russian.
• Children under 6 years old.
• Pupils, students under 18 years of age who go to study at educational institutions in Moldova or take part in international competitions or olympiads with the presentation of supporting documents.
• Drivers and service personnel of passenger transport. This provision is valid until August 1, 2021.
• Persons arriving for treatment with the presentation of supporting documents.
• Cross-border workers with Romania or Ukraine.
• Diplomats, consuls and members of their families, as well as persons involved in providing humanitarian assistance.
• Persons passing through the territory of Moldova in transit.
• Persons summoned to the courts or law enforcement agencies of Moldova with supporting documents.
• Persons who have a document confirming the presence of antibodies to COVID-19 . It must be submitted in one of the following languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Italian or Russian. And is valid for 90 days from the date of the test.

Citizens arriving from red zone countries will be required to comply with a 14-day quarantine. You can stop quarantine after 7 days if the PCR test result is negative.

However, there are exceptions for those arriving from red zone countries if the person does not have signs of a respiratory infection or fever.

14-day isolation can be avoided by:

• Persons who provided a vaccination certificate. The certificate is considered valid two weeks after receiving the second dose of the vaccine. The document must be submitted in one of the languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Italian or Russian.
• Children under 6 years old.
• Children from 6 to 18 years of age who have a negative PCR test result taken no more than 72 hours before entry. The document must be submitted in one of the languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Italian or Russian.
• Persons who have a document confirming the presence of antibodies to COVID-19 . It must be submitted in one of the following languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Italian or Russian. And is valid for 90 days from the date of the test.

Rules for crossing the Russian border

Moldova is a visa-free country for the Russian Federation, but migrants will need foreign passports to cross the Russian border. Also, during customs control, they fill out migration cards, which must contain the following information:

• FULL NAME.;
• date of birth;
• series and number of the international passport;
• purpose of entry.

You need to pay special attention to your goal. If you indicate it incorrectly, problems may arise in the future when registering a temporary residence permit or patent. For example, if a foreigner moves to the Russian Federation for employment, this must be indicated on the migration card.

It is worth considering that when a child crosses the border with one of the parents, permission from the other is not required. If a minor moves in with other adults (acquaintances, relatives), a notarized permit will be required.

Usually foreigners leave Moldova immediately with their property, and here too there are some peculiarities:

• There is no need to pay customs duties if the property is personal and is not intended for commercial or industrial purposes.
• If the property is commercial, customs duties are paid, but you can export valuables for a total amount of no more than 100 thousand Euros.
• If the property is classified as commercial and the total value exceeds 100 thousand Euros, it can only be exported by individual entrepreneurs or legal entities registered with the State Registration Chamber of Moldova, and Russian legislation must also be observed.

There are also special rules for the export of currency. If a migrant has permanently resided in the Republic and moves to the Russian Federation, he can withdraw up to 5,000 dollars; for larger amounts, permission will be required. For other persons, a limit of 500 dollars is established.

What to do after arriving in the Russian Federation?

First of all, a migrant entering Russia needs to find an apartment and register with the migration authorities. Registration is carried out by the lessor, because he is considered the receiving party. Before concluding a lease agreement, you need to warn the owner of the property about your legal status in the Russian Federation.

In the future, migration registration is carried out by the lessor. If a foreigner plans to live and work in Russia, he will need to obtain a temporary residence permit - he must do this on his own. A permit is not required only if the period of stay does not exceed 90 days.

How to register for migration as a citizen of Moldova: step-by-step instructions

As mentioned earlier, migration registration is carried out by the receiving party within 7 days after the arrival of the migrant. If a foreigner comes for the purpose of employment, the employer is considered such a party. He can register a migrant at the location of the organization.

If a Moldovan citizen rents an apartment on his own, the landlord becomes the host. He is also obliged to notify the migration authorities of the migrant’s arrival within 7 days.

How everything looks step by step in practice:

1. A migrant arrives in the Russian Federation and finds an apartment.
2. A lease agreement is concluded with the lessor, the terms of which are determined by the parties independently.
3. The owner of the property requests the necessary documents from the foreigner and within 7 days provides a notification to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the location of the property.
4. Migration authority employees review the submitted documentation and, based on the results, issue the applicant with the equal part of the notification. The landlord is obliged to transfer it to the foreigner, because it confirms the legality of his stay in the Russian Federation, and it indicates the registration deadlines.

If, after registration, a migrant registers for the Russian Federation, he will still have to annually confirm his stay in Russia and renew his registration.

Documentation

The receiving party provides the migration authority with the following set of documents:

State duty

The state duty in 2021 is 350 rubles. If the host intends to register several migrants, a fee is paid for each. Payment of the state fee is carried out according to the details of the receipt, which is issued at the migration department when submitting documents. The money must be transferred in any convenient way as soon as possible, otherwise the remainder of the notification to confirm registration will not be issued.

How to make a temporary residence permit for a Moldovan citizen in 2018

In our other article, read more about how temporary registration in Moscow takes place for citizens of Ukraine. Russian Post services for foreign citizens The Russian Post enterprise in its branches accepts the following notifications from foreign citizens for subsequent forwarding to the FMS:

• confirmation of arrival at the place of further residence;
• for those with a residence permit - confirming residence on the territory of the Russian Federation;
• on the conduct of labor activities by a foreign citizen.

Also, at the post office, a foreigner can apply for a voluntary health insurance policy. The mailing of documents is registered (registered mail) with a declared value, as well as an inventory of the contents. This service is priced at 170 rubles for 2021.

Registration renewal

There are two ways to renew registration: by obtaining a temporary residence permit or a work patent. Let's look at the features of patent registration in more detail:

Registration of temporary registration in Moscow for CIS citizens

• Having a Russian passport and being the owner of a premises intended for housing, or a person with permanent registration at the actual place of residence.
• Foreigners with a residence permit and Moscow registration.
• Citizens of the DPR, Armenia or other CIS countries can be registered by any legal entities or branches of organizations officially registered with the Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation.
• A similar situation is allowed for international companies, their representative offices or any government authority in the country.
• The permit contains information about the professional affiliation of the holder, a patent exempts from such details.
• When working for an individual, the problem of paying taxes remains with the employee; in the case of a legal entity, the situation is standard - all payments are made by the employer.
• The employer's name is entered on the work permit form; the patent does not contain such information.

For citizens of Belarus (and other citizens of the CIS) who have temporary registration, it is not only possible to move around the city without hindrance, but also opens up additional opportunities for them regarding social security. First of all, this concerns medical care (registration at a clinic in a city or region is allowed). In addition, there are a number of advantages that are not available to persons illegally staying in the country: When officially registering temporary registration in Moscow for citizens of the Republic of Belarus using the FMS form, you will need to provide a rental agreement for living space. Separately, it should be said that the document must be certified by a notary.

It describes in detail how the terms of payment for accommodation, utilities, housing maintenance and others must be observed. In addition to this paper, you must have the following documents with you:

How can a citizen of Moldova obtain a temporary residence permit in the Russian Federation?

A temporary residence permit is a document that allows migrants to reside in the Russian Federation legally. A permit must be issued if the foreigner’s stay exceeds 90 days, because simply registering for migration is not enough. A temporary residence permit is issued based on a quota, so you need to find out about the possibility of receiving it in advance. However, some categories of Moldovan citizens can receive a document outside the quota:

• if you were previously citizens of the USSR;
• upon enlistment in the Russian Army;
• if they participate in the resettlement program for compatriots;
• if there are capable and able-bodied children with citizenship in Russia.

The process of registering a temporary residence permit looks like this step by step:

1. The migrant independently collects documents and submits them to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the place of stay.
2. The submitted documentation is reviewed for up to 6 months; if a simplified procedure is applied, the period is reduced to 2.
3. If the decision is positive, the foreigner receives permission. It is affixed as a stamp to the passport.

The validity period of a temporary residence permit is 3 years, after which you need to obtain a residence permit. Extension is not provided.

“Contrary to all expectations, migration growth was recorded in Russia in the first half of 2021. During this time, almost 98,000 foreigners entered the country, and significantly fewer Russians left. Of this number, more than 50% are citizens from the CIS countries who come to our country for work.”

Yu. Florinskaya, researcher at the Institute of Social Analysis and Forecasting.

Crossing the border for citizens of Moldova, rules for entry, exit and stay of citizens of Moldova in Russia

Entry and exit to Russia for citizens of Moldova with legal and physical support. to cross the border with Latvia, Kazakhstan or Ukraine to update your migration card. As well as additional useful information for Moldovan citizens staying in Russia.

Children require their own document; it is issued in the republic from birth.

Duration of stay for citizens of Moldova in Russia

With a migration card, foreigners can stay in Russia for up to 90 days or three calendar months, then at the end of the period they must leave the country if there are no other documents permitting legal residence. It is also important to register for migration within 7 days from the date of entry by contacting the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Note! If the period of stay of a Moldovan citizen in the Russian Federation does not exceed 7 days, registration with migration authorities is not necessary.

If the purpose of the trip is to find a job, the migrant must obtain a patent during the validity of the migration document. It is issued for a period of up to 1 year. You will also need temporary registration - it is issued for a similar period.

If you want to stay longer, you need to get a temporary residence permit. At the same time, all migrants must comply with certain rules of stay in the Russian Federation in order to avoid administrative liability.

Date of compilation and signature.

How to obtain citizenship using the simplified procedure

Foreigners belonging to one of the above categories have the right to become Russians.

For such applicants, the road to applying for citizenship is open immediately after they receive a residence permit. They do not have to wait 5 years, as in the general case.

The applicant needs to pass a test in the Russian language, prepare a rather difficult application and papers to fill out, and submit the entire set to the Main Department of Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The application will be considered for 3 months.

Now a little more about the Compatriots project, which definitely simplifies obtaining Russian citizenship for Moldova.

Initial stage

To become a Russian citizen, you must enter the country. As already noted, there is no visa regime, so you only need money for a ticket and accommodation, as well as the determination to receive the coveted documents.

Please note that there are no quotas for citizens of Moldova. Any resident of this country who wants to work in Russia can freely enter, obtain a temporary residence permit and apply for a patent.

The procedure begins with filling out a migration card; it is recommended to immediately indicate the final goal - obtaining Russian citizenship.

So, the algorithm of actions is as follows:

• issuing a migrant card at the border or within 3 days of arrival in the country;
• registration with the Federal Migration Service (within a few days);
• submission of documents for registration of temporary residence permit.

If the conditions for obtaining a temporary residence permit are met, then after a certain period you can initiate consideration of the issue of issuing a residence permit, and after 5 years, you can try to obtain citizenship.

issuing a migrant card at the border or within 3 days of arrival in the country;

Acquiring citizenship under the “Compatriots” state program

The program for the resettlement of foreigners on their initiative in the Russian Federation was adopted on December 31, 2012.

Moldovans who:

1. They were born in the Russian Federation, but received Moldavian citizenship.
2. They were born to citizens of the Russian Federation, but for some reason temporarily or permanently reside in the territory of Moldova.

Citizens of the countries of the former Soviet Union can also take part in the program. As is known, the Republic of Moldova was part of the USSR for 47 years.

Main requirements for program participants:

1. Knowledge of the Russian language is at a decent level.
2. Availability of qualifications and education.

Participation in the program is confirmed by a special certificate, which can be obtained in several ways:

1. By contacting the territorial Office for Migration Issues at the place of registration in Russia.
2. By contacting the Russian consulate or embassy in Moldova.

To obtain a certificate, the following package of papers is submitted to the authorized body:

1. Originals and copies of identity cards of a citizen of the Moldavian Republic.
2. Documents confirming the person’s professional training, education and work experience.

Participants in the Compatriots program are provided with the following benefits:

1. Obtaining a permit for temporary stay in the Russian Federation without quotas. As you know, the government annually establishes a certain number of permits that the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has the right to issue to foreigners. If a citizen of Moldova has a certificate, then he receives a temporary residence permit even if the number of issued permits exceeds the number of quotas. This is a huge advantage, because the temporary residence permit is the initial document on the path to obtaining Russian citizenship.
2. Opportunity to take advantage of a simplified procedure for acquiring a residence permit.
3. The right to import all personal property without paying customs duties.
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And also in 2021, cash payments are provided for initial assistance to foreigners.

Graduates of Russian higher educational institutions after 2002, with state accreditation, who have worked in their specialty for at least 1 year.

Registration

A mandatory stage of stay in Russia is registration of Moldovan citizens in Moscow.

To do this, the foreigner is given 7 days after crossing the border. Although this term has now been replaced by another – “migration registration”.

In other regions, if your stay does not last longer than the allotted 90 days, then registration is not needed. If you are going to stay longer, then registration is mandatory; it is also carried out within a seven-day period.

The process must be completed at the place of residence in the Federal Migration Service. All questions regarding this procedure are assigned to the receiving party. A guest of the capital must provide copies of only two documents:

• migrant cards;
• international passports.

For a Russian receiving a Moldovan, he will need to confirm his citizenship, identity and the fact of owning real estate. After submitting a package of certificates for registration, the foreign guest is given a tear-off coupon; it will be needed when obtaining a labor patent.

After submitting a package of certificates for registration, the foreign guest is given a tear-off coupon; it will be needed when obtaining a labor patent.

Import and export of jewelry made of precious stones and metals

Individuals have the right to import into the territory of the Republic of Moldova items of jewelry that are made of precious stones and metals, without paying customs duties and regardless of their value, in quantities of up to 5 pieces. If there are more items, import is allowed, subject to mandatory declaration and payment of customs duties. Also, jewelry moved across the border of the Republic of Moldova should not be intended for commercial or industrial activities.

Also, individuals have the right to export up to 5 pieces of jewelry made of precious stones and metals from the territory of the Republic of Moldova without paying customs duties, provided that they are not homogeneous.

The export of items made of precious metals and stones worth up to 10,000 euros, manufactured at enterprises of the Republic of Moldova, is allowed, subject to their declaration and payment of customs duties, and which are not intended for commercial or industrial activities.

With the permission of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture, the export of items made of precious metals and stones is allowed, items worth more than 10,000 euros, which are not of cultural value and are not intended for commercial or industrial activities, subject to the payment of customs duties.

Items worth more than 100,000 euros made of precious metals and stones are allowed for export if they are manufactured at enterprises of the Republic of Moldova with the appropriate permit, subject to payment of customs duties and declaration in the manner prescribed by law.

Resident individuals have the right to import into the territory of the Republic of Moldova vehicles with a service life of over 10 years.

What to do for those who are not allowed to leave Moldova

The process of obtaining Russian citizenship may be somewhat complicated by the applicant’s unfulfilled obligations at home. For various debts, he simply may not be allowed to leave the state.

The grounds for prohibiting border crossing may be:

• invalidity of documents, for example, if the passport is expired;
• unpaid fines;
• debts for utilities, etc.

It should be remembered here that a ban can only be imposed by a court order; utility providers or highway patrol services cannot do this.

The second side of the “bans” is if they are not allowed into Russia. This is possible in case of non-compliance with the rules for crossing the border or if there has previously been deportation or expulsion with appropriate sanctions.

It should be remembered here that a ban can only be imposed by a court order; utility providers or highway patrol services cannot do this.

FAQ

Question No. 1. What fines are provided for Moldovans for violating migration laws?

It all depends on the specific type of offense. The fine can reach 5,000 rubles. according to Art. 18.8 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, in addition, migrants can be expelled from the country.

Question No. 2. What to do if employees of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs violate the deadlines for reviewing documents?

In this situation, you can send a written complaint to your manager. The deadline for its consideration in accordance with Art. 12 Federal Law dated May 2, 2006 No. 59-FZ is 30 calendar days.

Common Mistakes

Mistake #1. Migrants can apply for permanent registration in any case.

No. If a foreigner does not have his own housing in the Russian Federation, a temporary registration is issued. If you have real estate, you can get a permanent one.

Mistake #2. It is not necessary to keep the migration card.

No, the card must be kept until you receive all documents confirming the right to reside in the Russian Federation for more than 90 days. If the migrant intends to stay here for a shorter period of time, it will be needed when going through customs control to leave.

Temporary registration in Moscow for citizens of the Russian Federation and the CIS

A stamp is placed in the passport, which indicates the time allowed to reside in the city or country.

When official temporary registration is issued in Moscow, the document is not stamped, and the citizen is given a certificate on a separate sheet of paper. It indicates the legal period of his residence at a specific address registered with the FMS.

WHERE REGISTRATION CAN BE USEFUL In what cases does it become necessary to make temporary registration in Moscow and the region? According to the order of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation dated September 20, 2007.