The Ministry of Economic Development has introduced a legislative proposal to simplify obtaining a residence permit for foreign citizens-investors in the Russian economy.
Necessary conditions for obtaining a residence permit of this specific type:
- Own a Russian company by investing at least 15 million rubles in its capital.
- Own a foreign organization with a need of an investment $ 50 million. The company must function for at least three years.
- Reinvest 15 million rubles in the Russian business (not necessarily to become its shareholder). However, the company must also exist for at least three years, pay at least 6 million rubles in taxes, and employ at least 25 people.
- Open an individual entrepreneur by investing 10 million and employing 10 Russians.
- Own Russian government bonds or real estate worth 30 million rubles for three years before applying for a residence permit.
On the one hand, this will make it easier to obtain a residence permit, on the other, the conditions for obtaining such a residence permit are higher than similar ones, for example, in European countries.
The holder of a residence permit receives:
-health insurance
-social services package
-work on the territory of the country without obtaining an additional permit
-visa-free entry to the same countries where Russian citizens can enter
There is no doubt that at the moment it is quite difficult to get a visa to Russia, but due to the introduction of electronic visas from January 1, 2021, this process is simplified and the price of a visa of 40 euros will not increase the interest in a residence permit from foreigners.
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