What documents are needed for annual confirmation of a residence permit in Crimea

For how long is a residence permit issued?

Previously, a residence permit in Russia was issued for a period of 5 years. After the expiration of this period, a foreign citizen could extend it for another five years. And the number of such extensions was not limited. But in November 2021, amendments were made to the law, according to which a residence permit can be issued once. After that, there is no need to renew or re-issue the document. The status will have an unlimited period of time. The residence permit needs to be changed only upon reaching the age of 14, 20 and 45 years, and if personal data has changed, such as last name, for example.

Annual confirmation of residence under a residence permit for a pensioner in the Russian Federation

may be held administratively liable under Part 1 of Art. 18.8. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation: Violation by a foreign citizen or a stateless person of the rules of entry into the Russian Federation or the regime of stay (residence) in the Russian Federation, expressed in violation of the established rules of entry into the Russian Federation, in violation of the rules of migration registration, movement or the procedure for choosing a place of stay or residence, transit passage through the territory of the Russian Federation, failure to fulfill obligations to notify of confirmation of one’s residence in the Russian Federation in cases established by federal law - (as amended by Federal Laws dated 10.25.2021 N 126-FZ, dated 11.05.2021 N 189 -FZ, dated July 23, 2021 N 207-FZ) entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand to five thousand rubles with or without administrative expulsion from the Russian Federation. In practice, deportation does not apply to those with a residence permit.

Federal Law “On the legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation” dated July 25, 2021 N 115-FZ (latest edition)

A foreign citizen permanently residing in the Russian Federation is obliged to annually notify the territorial body of the federal executive body in the field of migration at the place where this foreign citizen received a residence permit about confirmation of his residence in the Russian Federation. Submission of a notification by this foreign citizen is carried out by him personally or in the prescribed manner by post upon presentation of a document certifying the identity of this foreign citizen and recognized by the Russian Federation in this capacity, as well as his residence permit, or by sending a notification in the form of an electronic document using information and telecommunications public networks, including the Internet, including a single portal of state and municipal services. The requirement for a foreign citizen to provide other documents or other information other than those to be included in the specified notification is not allowed. The following information is included in this notification:

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Advantages of a residence permit

• Unlimited period of residence in Russia. You can live, work, raise children on the territory of the Russian Federation while remaining a citizen of your country. • Unlike a temporary residence permit, a foreign citizen who has received a residence permit is not tied to the region in which he received the migration document. That is, having received a residence permit in Crimea, he can freely move and live in Krasnodar or Moscow. • The ability to get a job without additional documents, such as a labor patent. The list of documents is almost the same as for a citizen of the Russian Federation. Although some employers, who do not understand or are not aware of the law on residence permits, think that there is a need for special documents. • A residence permit allows you to take out a compulsory health insurance policy (CHI) free of charge. This gives a foreign citizen the right to receive services in public clinics, hospitals, and to call an ambulance. • Upon retirement, a foreign citizen with a residence permit will receive an official Russian pension. • In most cases, a foreign citizen must obtain a residence permit in order to subsequently obtain Russian Citizenship.

Registration and receipt of a residence permit in Crimea

Not so long ago, the sunny coastal peninsula was part of Ukraine, but after recent events in the country, Crimea became the property of Russia.
In this regard, all residents who wish to continue living on its territory received a notification that they must obtain a residence permit in Crimea, but refuse to renounce Ukrainian citizenship. The procedure for submitting documents and obtaining permission for 2021 in this region is difficult due to special circumstances.

What rights does a residence permit give?

In Russia in 2021, a document of a permanent resident of the country is a confirmation of the rights of a foreign citizen to reside and work in the territory of the state for a period of 5 years. The sample document looks like a form with a photo.

The list of data on this document is as follows:

Owner's full name;
age;
citizenship information;
place of residence in Russia;
validity period of the document.

A residence permit is presented along with a national passport, and if the person who issued it does not have Russian citizenship, then this form becomes a full-fledged identity document.

Who can get a residence permit

List of persons who can write an application for a residence permit in Crimea in 2021:

A foreign citizen who has reached the age of 18 and has a temporary residence permit.
A foreign specialist with high professional training, whose services will be in demand in Russia.
Incapacitated foreign citizens and their guardians.
Foreigners who are native speakers of the official language of this country.
Former citizens of Russia.
Political refugees.
Residents of the Crimean Peninsula (at the time of its annexation to Russia).

After a foreign citizen receives a residence permit, he will be able to move throughout the territory of Russia (excluding closed territorial objects), without the need to notify the relevant authorities.

You can download the application for a residence permit here, a sample application can be downloaded here.

There will be no need to provide notification of leaving the country and returning back to the migration service department. Children of immigrants with a residence permit have the right to free medical services and education.

A foreign citizen who has issued a residence permit will be able to offer his services to Russian employers without additional permission or a patent. Also, a foreigner can count on state social services (payment of benefits and pensions), as well as open deposits and take out loans from local banks.

Procedure for obtaining a residence permit

In order to start the process, you need to prepare all the grounds, documents, pay the state fee and write an application to the appropriate service. Those wishing to obtain a residence permit in Crimea must first obtain permission from the Russian government.

If you manage to obtain government approval, then after six months it will be possible to send a corresponding application to the department of the country’s migration service at the applicant’s place of permanent residence. In general, obtaining a Russian residence permit is possible only after receiving a temporary residence permit and one year of residence in Russia in this status.

But all residents of the peninsula have the opportunity to undergo a simplified procedure for obtaining permission to stay in this region. The main thing is to confirm the fact of residence on the Crimean peninsula or in the city of Sevastopol at the time when the territory became the property of the Russian Federation (namely 03/18/2014).

Required documents

In order to begin obtaining a residence permit in 2021, all persons who did not have citizenship at all and citizens of Ukraine need to contact the migration service department at their place of residence in the territory of the republic or the city of Sevastopol. The application and sample filling are provided locally, but in addition, the following documents should be prepared in advance (the full list can also be checked in advance with the FMS employees):

Documents (and copies) identifying the applicant.
Application for a temporary residence permit (download here, sample form download here).

Sample application for a temporary residence permit

In addition, any foreign citizen must have account statements indicating that he has funds for living. Depending on individual circumstances, the list may vary.

Applications for permits and documents of those who want to obtain a residence permit in Crimea are processed within seven days.

Validity period of the residence permit

A Russian residence permit will be issued in 2021 for a period of 5 years. If a foreign citizen needs to renew a document and issue a new one, he must receive a corresponding notification no later than 2 months before the expiration date of the documents.

Example of a residence permit in Russia

If a citizen of another state has not violated the established procedure and Russian legislation, then it is possible to extend a residence permit in Crimea after filling out the application again (a sample of which is provided at the FMS office) and providing the necessary documents. If a foreign citizen has committed an offense or provided false information about himself, then re-issuance of a permit may be refused.

The problem of obtaining a residence permit in Crimea in 2021

The sensational situation with the Crimean peninsula, which passed into the possession of Russia, makes many Ukrainian citizens think about how to obtain a residence permit in Crimea. The fact is that all residents of the peninsula automatically became Russians after the annexation of the peninsula and have already managed to obtain new passports.

But there are those who would like to remain citizens of Ukraine, and they are confused. They don’t want to leave their homes, but they would also like to keep their citizenship, but they cannot live and work in what is now Russia. In this connection, they are required to prepare the necessary documents (TRP, residence permit).

For this reason, there is a long queue of those who need a residence permit in 2021. But Russia, according to the law, does not have the ability to issue a residence permit in Crimea to everyone, since there are certain limits. A huge number of residents of the peninsula and other foreign citizens who need to obtain permission exceeds the annual quotas for government services for issuing residence permits.

Citizens of Ukraine who are not registered on its territory, as well as persons who do not have citizenship at all, apply for a residence permit in large numbers. As a result, many have to go to court to prove their origin and right to obtain a permit.

Last year, the government allocated a little more than 5,000 quotas for foreign citizens wishing to obtain a residence permit in this region of Russia. Despite the fact that this number includes stateless persons, Ukrainians and all other foreigners wishing to settle in Crimea. Consequently, obtaining a residence permit is very problematic, since many people need it. However, you should collect the necessary documents and wait your turn.

Who can apply for a residence permit?

A foreign citizen who wants to apply for a residence permit wonders whether he can do this or are there any restrictions? There are no prohibitions as such. A citizen of any country, age and social status can apply for a residence permit. But this requires reasons. For example, a foreign citizen must have close relatives who are citizens of the Russian Federation, or he himself must have a registered temporary residence permit.

There are no quotas for residence permits. Any citizen with a reason or temporary residence permit has the right to apply for a residence permit.

Notification of confirmation of residence in the Russian Federation with a residence permit

The requirement for a foreign citizen to provide other documents or other information other than those to be included in the specified notification is not allowed. The following information is included in this notification: 1) the name of the foreign citizen permanently residing in the Russian Federation, including his last name, first name, patronymic (the latter - if available); 2) place of residence of the foreign citizen; 3) place (places) of work and duration of work activity by this foreign citizen during the next year from the date of receipt of his residence permit; 4) the period of stay of this foreign citizen outside the Russian Federation during the next year from the date he received a residence permit (indicating the countries of departure); 5) the amount and sources of income of this foreign citizen for the next year from the date of receipt of his residence permit.

Please note that after submitting the notification, you must still have a tear-off coupon filled out by an employee of the migration department. It must indicate your initials, details of your identification document, the authority where you submitted the notification, the position of the employee who accepted it, the date, signature and seal. Please ensure that all items on this form are completed.

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The procedure for obtaining a residence permit yourself

Those who are asking the question of processing migration documents for the first time have a question: if you can only get documents from the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, then what are all the migration companies for?

The short answer is to make it easier to collect documents and submit them to the migration department quickly and the first time, do not look for where it is better and faster to pass an exam, undergo a medical examination, or translate documents.

Now we will describe the process of obtaining a residence permit on our own, and at the end of the article we will tell you what it will look like to prepare the same list of documents by contacting us.

General and simplified procedure for obtaining a residence permit

There are two options for obtaining a residence permit in Simferopol and Crimea. 1. The general procedure is the complete path that a foreign citizen must go through when arriving in the Russian Federation. It includes registration of a temporary residence permit, after which you can already submit documents for a residence permit. 2. Simplified - makes it possible to obtain a residence permit immediately upon arrival in Crimea. True, you must have a reason for this, for example, close relatives or a diploma with honors from a Russian university. You can find the full list of reasons by following the link.

List of grounds for a simplified procedure for obtaining a residence permit in 2021

Required documents

The application and sample filling are provided locally, but in addition, the following documents should be prepared in advance (the full list can also be checked in advance with the employees of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs):

Documents (and copies) identifying the applicant.
Application for a temporary residence permit (download here, sample form download here).
Sample application for a temporary residence permit
Four color photographs of the established standard.
If the applicant has minor children, and they also need a permit, then their birth certificates are needed.
Residents of the peninsula who are not Russians are required to provide a stamp in their passport confirming residence in the territory that has become the property of Russia (as of March 18, 2014).
If obtaining a residence permit is required for minor children, then documents from the child’s place of permanent residence are required.
Medical certificate of the established form.
Paid state duty for services and registration (5 thousand rubles).

In addition, any foreign citizen must have account statements indicating that he has funds for living. Depending on individual circumstances, the list may vary.

Applications for permits and documents of those who want to obtain a residence permit in Crimea are processed within seven days.

The procedure for obtaining a residence permit according to the general procedure

If you do not belong to any of the list of grounds, then the procedure for your actions is as follows: 1. Register for migration, if you have just arrived in the Russian Federation, within 7 days. To do this, you need to visit the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the MFC, or the Russian Post with a passport. If you do not have your own home, come with your host (the owner of the apartment) and he will register you. 2. Next, apply for a temporary residence permit (TRP). There are some nuances here. To obtain a temporary residence permit, you need grounds, for example, the husband/wife is a citizen of the Russian Federation. If there is no reason, try to get a quota, of which a limited number is allocated per year.

More details about temporary residence permits and the number of quotas per year

3. After receiving the temporary residence permit, you can begin processing documents for obtaining a residence permit. There is no need for reasons for this, since that is what the RVP is. 4. Go through a mandatory medical examination, in which you will be checked for the presence or absence of dangerous diseases, including coronavirus. As a result, you will be given a certificate, which must be attached to the list of documents. 5. Take an exam on knowledge of the Russian language, if you have not previously received education in the Russian Federation. 6. Take 4 photographs 35x45 mm 7. Fill out an application in 2 copies. The form can be obtained from the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 8. You make a translation with notarization of your passport 9. You pay a state fee in the amount of 5,000 rubles. 10. Take a coupon and sign up to submit an application to the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (there is no online registration). 11. Come at the appointed time with all the documents. The employee will check the application and documents. If everything is fine, he will accept them and give you a certificate of acceptance. Everything will be reviewed within 4 months and, if successful, you will receive residence permit documents.

The process of obtaining a residence permit without reasons in the text looks simple. But it has many pitfalls. One of which is the time that must pass from the moment the temporary residence permit is issued - 8 months. But no later than 4 months before the end of the temporary residence permit (2 years and 8 months).

Confirmation of residence permit by mail

Based on the experience of providing legal assistance in collecting and preparing documents for temporary residence permits, another failure to ignore, miss deadlines, and neglect the filing rules leads to a number of adverse consequences, ranging from a fine to deportation.

Persons who do not plan to reside in the Russian Federation in the future and do not intend to obtain a residence permit may not submit a notification. In this case, they must leave the territory of the Russian Federation as soon as possible after the planned confirmation of the temporary residence permit.

List of documents for a residence permit with grounds in 2021

1. Migration card + copy 2. Migration registration + copy 3. Application in 2 copies 4. Passport with its notarized translation 5. 4 photographs 35x45 6. Income certificates - 2-NDFL, 3-NDFL, other documents 7. Medical certificate 8. Receipt for payment of state duty 9. Certificate of presence/absence of a criminal record for those who come from visa countries

This is the main list. In addition, you attach documents confirming the basis.

‍Basis “Parent is a citizen of the Russian Federation.” Your birth certificate, which contains information about the parent + copy and notarized translation. The parents' passport and their copy are also required. There is no need to take an exam on knowledge of the Russian language on this basis.

‍Foundation “Child citizen of the Russian Federation”. Your child’s birth certificate, which contains information about the parent + notarized translation. If the child is already 14 years old, but not yet an adult - his passport and a copy of the pages with the mark. If there is no 14, certificate No. 8 confirming its registration. You also do not need to confirm your knowledge of the Russian language.

‍Foundation “Native speaker of the Russian language (NRL)”. Original and copy of the decision on recognition of the NRN. There is no need to confirm income on this basis.

Foundation "Birth in the RSFSR". A birth certificate that was issued in the RSFSR or a passport of a citizen of the USSR of the 1974 model, where the RSFSR is written in the line “Place of Birth”;

‍Base “By education” Bachelor’s, specialist’s, master’s diploma and supplement + copy. Let us remind you that a residence permit on this basis can only be issued if you graduated from a university with honors and have a diploma with honors.

There is no basis “By marriage” in a residence permit. So if you have a spouse who is a citizen of the Russian Federation, then you still need to first apply for a temporary residence permit, and only after that apply for a residence permit.

List of documents for a residence permit

Such documents, for example, may be an internal passport of a Russian citizen with a mark of registration at the place of residence on the territory of our country, a residence permit of a foreign citizen in Russia, a birth certificate, a document confirming marriage or a change of surname, documents confirming the fact of adoption ( adoption), etc.

If the applicant’s legal source of livelihood is confirmed by a bank deposit, then the amount of funds available on it must provide the foreign citizen with the subsistence minimum established by the law of the relevant constituent entity of Russia for the entire period of provision of the state service for issuing a residence permit in our country.

What to do after receiving a residence permit

When you have received the document in your hands, you need to formalize official registration in the Russian Federation within 7 days. She's registered. Permanent registration is required, not temporary. It is possible to receive it on the day of submitting the application there, at the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This is a note in the residence permit book. To obtain it, you need to provide a passport, residence permit, application (a sample will be issued there), a document confirming the use of housing, and a receipt for payment of the state fee.

This is the entire procedure for obtaining a residence permit yourself. The list of documents and places to visit is not small, considering that they are located in different parts of the city.

Add to this the lack of pre-registration in most places, the cost of travel, and the time it takes to find all departments. You will have to return to some places more than once.

And given the human factor and the large number of people in queues, there is no guarantee that you will be able to collect all the documents the first time. There is a possibility of errors that will appear when submitting documents, which is why you will need to spend more time to eliminate them.

Annual notification on residence permit

Full name, passport details and residential address;
name of the enterprise where the applicant works, length of work and position. If over the past period he has changed several places of work, it is necessary to provide information about each;
information about residence permit;
a list of documents that are attached to the application;
periods that the applicant spent abroad;
source of income and its amount.

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It is not yet possible to submit an annual notification in this way. Although it would be worth noting that obtaining a residence permit online is also conditional. Here we are talking more about signing up for an electronic queue for a personal visit to the migration service. Submission of documents through the portal, and especially the issuance of a certificate, is not provided for in this way.