Residence Permit for Foreign Investors (Government Decree No. 2573) (Вид на жительство для иностранных инвесторов)
Residence Permit for Foreign Investors (Government Decree No. 2573) is a residence route in Russia (Sijoittaja- / kultainen viisumi). VNZh without prior TRP if one of: RUB 15M into regional socially significant projects (3 yrs); sole founder of RU company 2+ yrs paying ≥RUB 4M tax/yr; RUB 30M into RU company with ≥RUB 6M tax/yr; new-build property ≥RUB 50M Moscow / 25M regions / 20M Far East. CHF at ~100 RUB/CHF. Gov fees ~RUB 20k (family of 3).
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 150'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after heti years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income if 183+ days; PIT 13–22% progressive since 2025; dividends 13%/15%; no wealth tax.
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.
| Luokka | Sijoittaja- / kultainen viisumi |
|---|---|
| Sijoitus | CHF 150'000 |
| Maksut (perhe) | CHF 200 |
| Tulot / v | — |
| Varat | — |
| Väh. oleskelu | — |
| PR | heti |
| Kansalaisuus | 5 |
| Työ | yes |
| Kelpoisuus | all |
| Verot | Worldwide income if 183+ days; PIT 13–22% progressive since 2025; dividends 13%/15%; no wealth tax. |
| Tilanne | 2026-10 |
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