Overview
- Applications open April 15, 2026 under Presidential Decree No. 883 for foreigners and stateless persons seeking recognition as “impatriates.”
- The program promises expedited procedures, temporary residence without fees or language exams, and a route to permanent residency after ministerial review.
- Eligible profiles include academics, specialists with unique skills, top students, creative-industry figures, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and contributors to Russia’s defense or security capacity.
- Entrepreneurs must document at least 10 million rubles in income in specified economic sectors to qualify.
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry promoted the initiative publicly, with embassies sharing details and emphasizing support for relocating spouses, parents, and children alongside regional integration assistance.