Persona journeys

Choose your setup path

Start with the situation closest to yours. Each path shows the practical steps, optional checks, and source-backed guides that usually matter first.

Tourist

Short-term visitor to Russia on a tourist or visa-free entry. Planning to stay up to 90 days.

International student enrolled at a Russian university. Holds a study visa or residence permit for education.

Foreign worker with a patent or work permit. Planning to work in Russia on a temporary basis.

Foreign national with a temporary or permanent residence permit planning to live in Russia long-term.

Foreign national visiting Russia for business purposes such as meetings, conferences, or negotiations.

Person who has relocated to Russia for long-term living due to personal or professional reasons.

Regulated topics can change. Red and amber steps link to source-backed guides with review dates.