State Programme for Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots / Native Russian Speaker (Государственная программа по оказанию содействия добровольному переселению соотечественников)
State Programme for Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots / Native Russian Speaker is a residence route in Russia (Ancestry). Programme participants get TRP without quota and fast-track citizenship (often <1 yr) but must settle in a participating region. Native-speaker recognition gives VNZh without TRP. Russian language required. Gov fees ~RUB 15k (family of 3).
Requirements at a glance
You must spend about 183 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after now years. Citizenship can be possible after about 1 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income once resident; PIT 13–22% progressive; dividends 13%/15%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Ancestry |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 150 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 183 |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | 1 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | Persons with Russian/USSR roots or native Russian speakers |
| Tax | Worldwide income once resident; PIT 13–22% progressive; dividends 13%/15%. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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