Which documents do you need tp apply TRP – “РВП”?

RVP without quota under Decree No. 702

If you’re planning to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (“РВП” – RVP) in Russia, it’s crucial to prepare the necessary documents properly. Below is a detailed list of the required documents for your application.

The application specifies the basis for the issuance of the RVP without considering the quota—reasons outlined in paragraph 1 of the Presidential Decree of the Russian Federation dated 19.08.2024, No. 702.

The required documents for application process in Russia are:

1. Application in 2 copies (document stamp – double-sided)
2. 2 photographs measuring 35 x 45 mm, in black-and-white or color, with a clear image of the face without a head covering.
3. Migration card (tear-off notification form)
4. Passport and it’s notarized translation (all pages).
5. Document confirming permanent residence in the country from the list of 47 unfriendly country (if no citizenship is present)
6. Birth certificate (apostilled for minors)
7. Marriage or divorce certificate, documents or certificates about name, surname, or patronymic changes, if applicable.
8. Document issued by the competent authority of the country of citizenship with an apostille valid for no more than 3 months before the application date (the criminal record status date is to take in consideration, not the apostille emission date) , confirming the applicant’s criminal record status (for visa-required countries, from 14 years old).
9. Medical certificates
10. State duty of 1920 rubles

Important Notes for Document Preparation:

• All the listed documents must be presented as photocopies along with the originals.
• Documents in a language other than Russian submitted with the application must be translated into Russian.
• The accuracy of the translation or the authenticity of the translator’s signature must be notarized.
• Documents issued by the competent authority of a foreign state must be either legalized or apostilled, if those documents are not recognized in the Russian Federation under international agreements.

All official documents in a foreign language from countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention must be prepared in three steps:

1. Certification (legalization) with an apostille stamp
2. Translation of the original document and apostille stamp into Russian.
3. Notarization of the translation accuracy into Russian at the Russian consulate or notarization of the translator’s signature at a notary office in Russia.

Note: For Belgian citizens, additionally required

• Apostilled birth certificate for adults.
• Certificate of legalization of the digital apostille by the Embassy of Belgium in Russia.
• Certificate of identity confirmation by the Embassy of Belgium in Russia in case of discrepancies in names or surnames across different documents.

Note: For Swiss citizens, additionally required

• Apostilled birth certificate for adults.
• Birth certificate confirmation issued by the Embassy of Switzerland in Russia.

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