According to the last census, at the timeof its holding in the Russian Federation there were 687,000 foreign citizens who registered a permanent residence permit. This is only according to official data, without taking into account illegal immigration. Taking into account illegal immigrants, this figure should double or even several times.
This procedure is envisaged by the state forto be aware of the demographic changes and to formulate the correct state policy with these modifications taken into account. In 2007, a new law on migration registration was issued, which abolished the permanent registration for foreigners. Instead, it introduced migration accounting. The procedure for this procedure involves notification to the local branch of the Federal Migration Service. This will take 7 days after arrival in the country. And, according to the new law, all these bureaucratic procedures are handled by the receiving side, the migrant himself does not need to go to the authorities any more. The host country can be Russian citizens, persons who do not have citizenship, but have a residence permit, foreign citizens - residents of Russia, as well as legal entities where the immigrant lives or works. If a foreign citizen stops at a hotel, the hotel becomes the host. She also becomes responsible for migration accounting. The local branch of the Federal Migration Service should be provided with: a form for notification of the arrival of an alien, a copy of the passport and a copy of the migration card. The migration card is filled in when crossing the border.
Notification of arrival is available at the post office
Foreigners can stay in Russia,while their visa is valid. If they do not need a visa, they can stay in Russia for up to 90 days. If a foreign citizen is in the country for more than 90 days, a fine (2000-5000 rubles) may be imposed.
Making an invitation for a foreign citizen
Making an invitation for a foreigneris carried out all the same way through the Federal Migration Service. However, in recent years, it has become possible to apply for an invitation via the Internet, on a special state portal, the invitation can be issued by:
- citizens of the Russian Federation,
- foreign citizens - residents of Russia,
- legal entities operating in the territory of the Russian Federation (registered in or outside Russia).
To issue this document you need:
- application (application);
- permission to use foreign workers (if relevant);
- a letter of guarantee confirming the responsibility of the inviting party for housing, material and medical support of the invited person;
- copy of the identification document of the invited person;
- Identification document of the inviting organization / private person;
- a receipt confirming payment of the state duty.
The state fee at the moment is 500 rubles. The application for issuing an invitation is considered up to 30 days, or 5 days, if this is an emergency (for example, a relative's illness).
