Migration to Russia

International entrepreneurs find migration to Russia straightforward thanks to Healy Consultants' comprehensive relocation services. Our services related to migration to Russia include:

Assistance obtaining a Russian employment and residence visas from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. To assist migration to Russia, Healy Consultants helps entrepreneurs and their families of all nationalities obtain permits allowing them to live and work in Russia. Healy Consultants’ fee to assist our client obtain a Russian work permit US$4,950.

Examples of Russian visas available to international entrepreneurs and business people include;

 

i) a Russia Residence Permit - After obtaining Temporary residence permit and residing on its basis no less than for a year foreign citizen may apply for a Residence permit. Residence permit is issued to a foreigner for 5 years and can be extended for another 5 years. Residence permit enables foreign citizen to travel to and out of Russia without visa.

ii) Temporary Residence Permit for Russia - Temporary residence is a document proving the right of a foreign to reside in Russia before obtaining of Residence permit. Temporary residence permit is issued for 3 years. Temporary residence permit should be issued within 6 months from the date of applying. Temporary residence permit can be issued to a foreign citizen within a quota established by federal government.

For more information and a more comprhensive list of visa types in Russia, please refer to this website.

Prior to or following migration to Russia, Healy Consultants assists clients to find suitable schools in Russia for their children. Examples of assistance provided includes providing information on international school fees, waiting lists and curricula.

Prior to or following migration to Russia, Healy Consultants guides clients through all aspects of renting or buying a property in Russia, including in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yekaterinburg. We arrange property viewings according to client specifications and budget, provide assistance with the drafting of lease agreements, and arranging for efficient connection of utilities. Furthermore, Healy Consultants provides introductions to Russia or international banks (for example in Singapore) to obtain property financing.

Prior to or following migration to Russia, some international entrepreneurs request tailored cross-cultural training programmes covering Russian business etiquette and protocols, as well as Russian language courses. Some clients request advice on communication, conflict management and negotiation, and sales and marketing techniques in Russia.

To support the visa application, Healy Consultants prepares a comprehensive business plan detailing our client's proposed business activities in Russia, a market analysis and financial projections, and a convincing outline of reasons for migration to Russia.

Healy Consultants offers personalised orientation programmes for international entrepreneurs planning migration to Russia. Typical programmes include introductions to banks to open personal bank accounts, visits to key points of business interest in the neighbouring countries around Russia, as well as tours of commercial and residential property (see also point 5 below), international schools (see also point 6 below), social clubs and recreational facilities. In summary, Healy Consultants offers a one-stop service for migration to Russia.