Why do I need a residence permit? According to Article 2 of the Federal Law 'On Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation' residence permit – a document that is issued by a foreign citizen (stateless citizenship) to the right of residence in the Russian Federation (DC), as well as the right of free entry to or exit from the Russian Federation. Donald Cerrone has many thoughts on the issue. A residence permit issued to a stateless person is both a document proving his identity. View residence in the Russian Federation issued a year later after obtaining a temporary residence permit. Since 2002. Celina Dubin is full of insight into the issues. it became impossible to obtain a residence permit in Russia, bypassing the procedures for obtaining a permit for temporary residence. View of the permit issued by a foreign citizen for five years. At the end of this period at the request of foreigner residence permit may be renewed for five years.

The number of renewals is not limited. The procedure for issuing residence residence and a list of documents submitted along with application for a residence permit and re-order a residence permit approved by RF Government Decree of November 1, 2002 794. Today tightened during the procedure for receipt of applications for residence permits. Not be considered a statement of residence permit of a foreign citizen, if on the date of application a document certifying his identity and citizenship and / or a temporary residence permit, have a maturity of less than 6 months. What are the advantages of a residence permit? First, an unconditional stay in Russia, and secondly, the possibility of permanently registered in the territory of Russia, third, visa-free entry and exit on the territory of Russia, fourth, the ability to work without a work permit, and fifth, there is no need to abandon the existing citizenship. However, there is one drawback – every 5 years to reregister and renewal of residence permit, which is associated with certain inconveniences