Features of registering a Russian temporary residence permit for marriage in 2021

Temporary residence permits are issued to interested citizens within the existing quota. For 2021, it has reached the figure of 110,000 - this is the number of permits the Russian Federation is ready to issue to arriving foreigners.

This amount is distributed between regions. The less populated the region, the more permits are allocated to it. Any foreigner who wants to live in the Russian Federation can use the quota on a general basis.

To apply for a temporary residence permit, the applicant should contact the local Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If the decision is positive, the applicant receives a temporary residence permit in the Russian Federation. After this, the applicant can begin obtaining a residence permit and citizenship.

If by the time of application the quota has exhausted itself, then on a general basis it will no longer be possible to obtain permission in the current year.

The procedure for obtaining temporary residence permits by spouses outside the quota

Regardless of existing quotas or their absence, spouses have the right to obtain a temporary residence permit under a simplified scheme. We are talking about a situation when a foreigner (foreign woman) enters into an official marriage with a citizen (citizen) of the Russian Federation. This right is enshrined in international convention.

In all cases, the rights of foreign citizens within Russia are determined by Federal Law No. 115 of July 25, 2002. The procedure for applying for a temporary residence permit in this situation remains the same, i.e., general, albeit simplified. The applicant is a foreigner spouse.

Upon receipt of a temporary residence permit, a migrant must undergo testing in the Russian language. In the general case, and when obtaining permission under a quota, testing is mandatory on a paid basis (after payment of the state fee) by special centers in the regions of resettlement. The main purpose of the procedure is to determine the level of proficiency in the Russian language, as well as knowledge of the constitutional foundations of the Russian Federation and its history.

You can apply for a temporary residence permit in the current 2021 immediately after marriage. The date of registration or how old it is does not play a role here. If the marriage is more than 3 years old, then you can obtain Russian citizenship using a simplified procedure.

Official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Important! Having received a temporary residence permit, a foreign citizen is required to annually confirm his presence within the country.

Peculiarities of writing an application for a temporary residence permit outside the quota

You can automatically fill out the document on the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The service contains tips, examples, and provides the opportunity to view a video demonstration of filling out.

Application form for temporary residence permit.

Example No. 1. Information about the migrant in the application for a temporary residence permit when changing the surname

Nina Petrovna Borova got married and changed her last name to Frolova. The newlyweds were issued marriage certificate No. 1 dated 03/01/2018.

When preparing documents to obtain a temporary residence permit, this citizen must correctly write down the specified data. When making entries, you can be guided by the following rules:

1. First, the Russian version of the entry is made, then the Latin one (i.e., the one written in the passport).
2. When changing a surname, the previous surname is first written down, then the main one, then the reason for its change is indicated.

In this case, the entry should look like this: “Frolova (Borova) Nina Petrovna, Borova (Frolova) Nina Petrovna. Borov's surname was changed to Frolova due to marriage. Marriage certificate No. 1 dated 03/01/2018.”

Example No. 2. Grounds for obtaining a temporary residence permit in the application of a foreign spouse

This item is mandatory for all categories of migrants. The applicant must indicate here the motivation for his application.

Since in the situation under consideration we are talking about obtaining a temporary residence permit by marriage, a foreign wife can indicate the basis as follows: “Reunification with the family, the husband is a citizen of the Russian Federation.”

When asked about the basis for issuing a permit, the wording “I am married to a citizen of the Russian Federation” should be noted.

Application forms and samples

Application for issuing a temporary residence permit (2630 Downloads) Application for issuing a temporary residence permit to a minor (268 Downloads) Appendix to the application for temporary residence permit (close relatives) (292 Downloads) Application for issuing a duplicate temporary residence permit (67 Downloads) Application for issuing a temporary residence permit in connection with the replacement of an identification document identity (59 Downloads) Application for extension of the period for providing medical certificates for temporary residence permits (74 Downloads) Application for correction of typos and errors in the temporary residence permit (56 Downloads) Application for refusal to provide a temporary residence permit (55 Downloads) Application for refusal to provide a temporary residence permit (43 Downloads) Sample application for issuing a temporary residence permit (1645 Downloads) Sample application for issuing a temporary residence permit to a minor (177 Downloads) Application for a temporary residence permit quota (605 Downloads) Sample application for a temporary residence permit quota (590 Downloads) Form for an annual notification of residence under a temporary residence permit (586 Downloads) Sample annual notification about accommodation under temporary residence permit (One Load)

Possible reasons for refusing an applicant a temporary residence permit

Despite the existing concessions provided to foreign migrants, even beneficiaries may be denied permission. Submitted documents may not be accepted at all. The reasons are standard:

• not all required documents have been submitted;
• ban on entry into Russian territory;
• false or unreliable information is provided;
• serious textual and other errors;
• incorrect translation of the text;
• dangerous infections have been identified;
• criminal record;
• the quota in the region has been exhausted and there is no right to a benefit for issuing temporary residence permits outside the quota, etc.

It should be noted that marriage registration must comply with the legislation of the Russian Federation. Same-sex marriages, registration of citizens under 16 years of age, second marriages (and for Muslims) are not allowed. Therefore, to register in Russia, the future foreign spouse must present a document stating that he is not married in his homeland.

If facts confirming the fictitiousness of the marriage are discovered, the marriage union is declared illegal and the issued documents are cancelled. In addition, a foreigner is a fraudster can be fined and deported.

In fact, the migrant needs to register at the place of stay a week in advance, collect the necessary documents and explore the possibility of this registration for the entire period of validity of the temporary residence permit. Whereas there will be no such obstacles to obtaining a temporary residence permit.

The applicant has the right to challenge the refusal. It is recommended that you consult with a lawyer first.

New in legislation (simplifications)

At the end of 2021, the Russian authorities amended Federal Law No. 115 of July 25, 2002, regarding obtaining a temporary residence permit (TRP) for marriage. So, now a package of documents for a temporary residence permit is submitted only at the place of registration of the husband (wife), if one of the spouses has Russian citizenship (part 4, paragraph 3, article 6 of Federal Law No. 115 of July 25, 2002).

Important!

So, if a foreigner lives in Moscow, and his wife lives in Belgorod, then in order to obtain a temporary residence permit for marriage, he needs to go to the Belgorod region and visit the local immigration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs there. The innovations entered into legal force last year and today, in 2021, they are already in effect in all regions of the Russian Federation.

Is it possible to obtain a temporary residence permit in Russia by marriage, if the marriage is not official (cohabitation)

Sometimes foreigners wonder whether it is possible to issue a temporary residence permit if the marriage is unofficial. So, a Ukrainian has been living with a Russian citizen for 5 years, calls her his wife, but is in no hurry to go to the registry office.

According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, cohabitation is not a legal basis for obtaining a temporary residence permit by marriage. After all, registering a relationship with the registry office and having a marriage certificate is a prerequisite. As a result, the foreigner has two options left - either he needs to get married or look for other reasons to obtain a permit.

Possibility of extension

According to the migration legislation of the Russian Federation, the validity period of a temporary residence permit is limited to 3 years and cannot be extended. After this time, the permit holder is obliged to naturalize in one way or another, obtain a temporary residence permit again (the procedure is completely similar to the above), or leave the Russian Federation.

In turn, the presence of permission obtained through marriage with a Russian is a sufficient basis for obtaining a residence permit in the Russian Federation (1 year after receiving a temporary residence permit) and subsequent submission of a request for citizenship.

Is it possible to issue a temporary residence permit for marriage if the marriage is fictitious?

Some foreigners receive temporary residence permits in the following way: they enter into a fictitious marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation. However, such an event is quite risky.

After all, if a crime is discovered, the marriage swindler faces administrative and criminal liability

. Thus, the following consequences may occur for a foreigner, shown in the table below.

Whether it is worth taking the risk and spending a lot of money on entering into a fictitious marriage is up to the migrant himself to decide. It is still recommended to look for legal ways to obtain a permit.

Cancellation of temporary residence permit in case of recognition of marriage as fictitious

In accordance with the definition of the RF IC, a fictitious marriage is one entered into without the intention of starting a family (in fact, for the selfish motives of one or both spouses). Marital relations can be recognized as fictitious only on the basis of an appropriate court decision.

A fictitious marriage is considered fraud and is declared invalid from the moment of its conclusion. All legal consequences are also canceled starting from the date of registration of the certificate.

Thus, if a foreigner receives a temporary residence permit in a non-quota manner on the basis of marriage, and the relationship is subsequently recognized as fictitious, then he will lose both the temporary residence permit and other legal privileges.

The procedure for registering a temporary residence permit for marriage in Russia in 2021

To obtain a certificate with a temporary residence permit, it is not enough to simply come to the local immigration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and submit the appropriate application. A police officer will consider a foreigner’s application only if the applicant has issued an electronic admission ticket in advance. Moreover, the procedure for obtaining a permit in Moscow differs significantly from the situation in the provinces.

Getting advice

To obtain a temporary residence permit, you first need to visit the local immigration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Moreover, documents are submitted only at the place of registration of the foreigner’s spouse.

To get advice on obtaining a permit, you first need to find an office in the migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where migrants are informed

. The specialist will tell you where to go and what certificates you need to prepare.

Queuing and receiving a ticket

After registering through the State Services website or by personal application to the migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a corresponding coupon is issued. It indicates the date on which you need to appear at the appropriate authority. The appointment is scheduled in 3-30 days. This depends on the specific region and the number of applicants. On the appointed date, the applicant submits the application and collected documentation.

Online registration for filing a temporary residence permit (not for Moscow)

In the provinces (not in Moscow and St. Petersburg), foreigners have several legal options for registering for a temporary residence permit. The first is to independently contact the migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and take the appropriate coupon. Moreover, it is better to find out the reception hours in advance by phone or on the department’s website.

There shouldn't be any particular difficulties. The only thing is that you need to check with an employee of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in advance by calling the department whether you need to bring any additional certificates just to make an appointment

. In some regions of the Russian Federation, already at this stage they are asked to provide the entire package of documents.

Electronic registration for receiving a temporary residence permit (screen)

You can also obtain a temporary residence permit by electronic (online) registration via the Internet. However, the option is not available in all Russian regions. Previously, you could sign up on the website of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Important!

Currently, the department’s web portal does not provide an electronic recording service (as of 2021). So, if you open the website of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and go to the section on migration issues, then they provide services for checking temporary residence permits, but not obtaining them. Now you can apply for a permit in an electronic queue only on the State Services website.

How to sign up for a temporary residence permit for marriage through State Services (screenshots)

To sign up for a temporary residence permit through State Services, you need to follow these steps step by step:

1. Open the State Services website and create a personal account on it (if the portal does not yet have your own personal account).
2. Log in to your personal account. To authorize, you must provide your email (or phone) and password.
3. On the main page of State Services, enter the phrase “Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation” in the search field and click on the icon with a magnifying glass.
4. Select "More services"
5. Click on “Temporary residence permit” and click on the section.
6. Select "Services shown".
7. Click on “For foreign citizens”.
8. Select “according to the State Program” or “Obtaining a temporary residence permit without a visa.”
9. Click on “Make an appointment”.
10. Select the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (at the place of registration of the foreigner’s spouse).
11. Click on “Select appointment time.”
12. Set the recording date yourself and confirm it in a new window.

After confirming your online registration, a new tab will open. On the web page you will be able to see the day, reception hours and address of the migration division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Also, a PIN code will appear here. You must write it down separately.

When visiting the migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you will first need to print out an online coupon in advance in the appropriate terminal

. To do this you need to enter your PIN code.

Features of obtaining coupons for registration of temporary residence permits in Moscow

In Moscow, registration of temporary residence permits also takes place using coupons. However, to receive them, you must personally appear at the IMC in Sakharovo. You will not be able to sign up through the State Services website.

To receive a permit, a foreigner must present:

• application and all necessary certificates;
• personal passport.

Previously, in Sakharovo they were required to present a certificate of the right to use housing (for example, a certificate of registration of property rights, a rental agreement). Today, documents for housing are not required.

Registration of online coupons in the capital of the Russian Federation is carried out on a first-come, first-served basis

. Reception of citizens is carried out from 8 am to 8 pm (daily).

What documents will be needed to register a temporary residence permit for marriage?

To obtain a temporary residence permit for marriage, you must provide the following certificates to the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Article 6, 6.1 of Federal Law No. 115 of July 25, 2002):

1. Personal statement (2 copies).
2. Migrant's personal passport.
3. Passport of a spouse from the Russian Federation with whom the foreign applicant is legally married. Moreover, the identity card must indicate the address of permanent, and not temporary Russian registration.
4. Certificates confirming the legality of your stay in the Russian Federation - a migration card with a FSB (Ministry of Internal Affairs) mark, a visa.
5. 2 photos - 35*45 mm, b/w or color, matte.
6. A certificate confirming successful completion of the Russian language test (Article 15.1 of Federal Law No. 115 of July 25, 2002). Moreover, the document is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
7. Medical certificates confirming that the foreigner is free from drug addiction and infectious diseases that can infect many people.
8. Certificate of absence of AIDS, HIV.
9. Marriage certificate, where one of the spouses is indicated as a citizen of the Russian Federation.
10. Certificate of absence (expungement) of criminal record.
11. Receipt for payment of state duty.

To correctly fill out all points of the application for a temporary residence permit, it is recommended to perform the following steps:

1. Carefully study the recommendations for filling out an application, which can be presented at the department’s stand.
2. Consult with a migration department employee.
3. Go to the web page of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

If a foreigner changed his last name after marriage, a certificate must be added to the general package of documents, which can be used to document the change of full name.

A foreigner must also undergo a medical examination. Moreover, this can be done after receiving the main documentation. Certificates from medical institutions can then be submitted within 1 month.

Also, a foreigner who applies for a temporary residence permit to the migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs undergoes fingerprinting at the place of application (clause 4 of article 6 of Federal Law No. 115 of July 25, 2002).

Important!

The period of temporary residence of a foreigner expiring before December 15, 2021 is suspended for the specified period (Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 274 of April 18, 2021).

The temporary residence permit certificate is issued within 2 months after submission of the necessary documentation. The two-month period is established by clause 8 of Art. 6.1 Federal Law No. 115 of July 25, 2002.

The next step is obtaining a residence permit. With a residence permit you can already apply for Russian citizenship.

Deadlines for consideration of applications for temporary residence permits in 2021

After submitting an application for consideration, the applicant can only wait for a decision.

The period of this waiting will depend on the diplomatic relations Russia has with the country of which the applicant is a resident. The following deadlines are established by law:

• With visa-free countries – 2 months.
• Countries with a visa regime – up to six months.

The readiness of the status can be checked on the official website of the GUVM. ⇐

Common mistakes on the topic “Obtaining temporary residence permit due to marriage”

Error 1:

The temporary residence permit ends on February 26, 2021. I am married to a Russian man and am 25 weeks pregnant. However, the permit may not be renewed.

The fact that a foreigner is married to a Russian does not mean anything. She still needs to renew her temporary residence permit. Otherwise, the foreigner will be held accountable under Art. 18.8 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Error 2. Even if all documents are submitted correctly, a permit may not always be issued.

If a spouse, a citizen of the Russian Federation, does not have a mark on registration at the place of residence in his passport, then the foreign spouse does not have the right to apply for a temporary residence permit.

Error 3. There is a misconception that in order to subsequently obtain a temporary residence permit, it is necessary to register a marriage simultaneously abroad and in Russia. There is no need to do this.

Marriage can take place in the Russian Federation or abroad. A certificate issued during registration outside the Russian Federation may also be the basis for obtaining a temporary residence permit under a privileged procedure. To do this, the document must be legalized.

Marriage as a foundation

Issuance of temporary residence permit on the basis of marriage is carried out under the following conditions:

• The Russian spouse has the status of a full citizen of the Russian Federation, resides permanently, and is also registered at the place of residence in the Russian Federation;
• The marriage is valid and concluded in the civil registry office authorized to formalize relations between Russians and foreigners (for example, in the Wedding Palace No. 4 or No. 2 in Moscow and St. Petersburg, respectively);
• A marriage entered into outside the borders of the Russian Federation does not contradict the requirements of the Family Code (not polygamous, spouses are not close relatives, etc.);
• A document confirming the legitimacy of relations concluded abroad is legalized in the Russian Federation (with the exception of marriages formalized in the Baltic countries and the CIS).