Immigrate to Russia from New Zealand

Updated on Monday 02nd September 2024

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If you want to immigrate to Russia from New Zealand, you need to apply for an entry visa, no matter the way you will relocate. Similar requirements apply to short-term stays. Other procedures must also be completed upon arrival, which is why we recommend tailored support when moving to Russia.

Below, our Russian lawyers explain what you need to do when you relocate to Russia from New Zealand. You can rely on us for legal support for obtaining a residence permit.

Relocation options for New Zealand citizens

If you want to move to Russia from New Zealand, you can opt for short-term or long-term relocation. The difference between the two concepts is that for the former you need a visa, while for the second a residence permit. This means that the procedures for obtaining one or the other are different both in terms of documents and processing times.

Here are a few tips when choosing the pathway for immigration to Russia:

check the validity of your passport;
apply for the entry visa on time;
find suitable accommodation (our lawyers in Russia can help you secure a lease agreement).

Processing times of entry visas depend on the number of applications, however, the average time is about 10 days.

How to immigrate to Russia from New Zealand on a long-term

When discussing long-term immigration, the most popular pathways include:

employment;
business;
studentship;
family reunion.

For each of them the document requirements are different. This is why before starting the moving process you can discuss this aspect with one of our immigration lawyers in Russia.

What does it entail to move to Russia from New Zealand?

Employment immigration is subject to specific conditions, meaning:

you first need a job offer and an invitation from your Russian employer;
then, you will need to apply for both work and residence permits;
work visas are usually available for 3 months, so please consider an extension, if the case requires.

With respect to the documents you need to prepare to immigrate to Russia from New Zealand as an employee, here they are:

the valid passport;
recent photographs (passport-size photos only);
the invitation from your employer and the work contract;
the receipt indicating the payment of visa processing fee;
proof of your address in Russia;
a medical certificate to show you are in a good health condition is also required.

Work visa applications are usually processed in 20 working days, so you should also consider this aspect.

Business immigration to Russia

If you want to relocate to Russia from New Zealand as a businessperson, you have several options:

to apply for a business visa with a validity of 3 months which will enable you to start your company;
to use our legal services that will enable our Russian lawyers to set up the business on your behalf;
to immigrate to Russia based on the investor visa.

If you are not sure about which pathway to choose, here are a few tips to help you:

when deciding on the first option, you can come to Russia, start the formalities to open the company, then apply for a temporary residence permit;
if you choose our services, you can start the immigration formalities by applying for temporary residency while we handle the registration process;
if you choose the investor visa, you can start your company and move to Russia, however, you will need to consider the minimum amount to invest (USD 100,000).

The most popular ways to migrate to Russia

According to data gathered by Ministry of Internal Affairs, at the level of 2023, temporary residence permits were issued for the following reasons:

family reunion for 39.9% of the applicants;
ethno-cultural links with Russia for 29.6% of the applicants;
studentship for 11.3% foreign citizens.

No matter the way you decide to use to immigrate to Russia from New Zealand, please contact us for assistance.