Russia has unveiled a streamlined residency pathway for skilled foreign nationals, effective April 15, 2026, offering a three-year temporary residence permit (TRP) or direct permanent residence permit (PRP) for those recognised as valuable specialists, exempting them from Russian language, history, and law exams.

The scheme targets professionals with achievements in science, technology, industry, sports, culture, or education, or those in high-demand fields, bypassing quotas and testing requirements to attract talent critical to Russia's development. Advertisement

Signed by President Vladimir Putin ahead of his India state visit, the decree aligns with recent India-Russia mobility pacts from the bilateral summit, easing migration for beneficial foreign workers.

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