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October 19, 202617°
BIST10011,592
-1.10%
USD49.45
+0.05%
EUR55.62
+0.37%
GOLD4,185.10
+0.10%
INTEREST37.00%
-1.00
BITCOIN82,490
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October 19, 202617°

Rusya

Russia

All headings for Turks going to or living in Russia.

Topics in this section

R3.1 Work permits and quotas for foreigners arriving with a visaTurkish citizens arriving in Russia with a visa go through the work permit process initiated by the employer instead of obtaining a patent. The quota, invitation, visa, and the legal 30- and 90-day deadlines are important in the application process.
R1.1 Entry to Russia for Turkish citizens: visa and passport typesThe rules for Turkish citizens entering Russia vary according to passport type and residence status. A visa is required with a burgundy passport; visa-free entry and stay periods are limited according to passport type.
R2.1 Migration registration (миграционный учёт): who does it, deadline, documentsYou need migration registration for the address where you stay in Russia. Registration is generally made by the receiving party; the arrival notification must be submitted within 7 working days depending on the place of stay, or within 1 working day at hotels.
R4.1 Temporary residence permit (РВП): quota and quota-exempt casesA temporary residence permit (РВП) in Russia is generally issued subject to a quota; some people may apply outside the quota. This page explains the 2027 quotas, application steps, 2026 fees, and annual obligations.
R5.1 Applying to Russian universities and state scholarshipsIn Russia, Turkish students can study with a quota scholarship, through fee-paying education, or in agreement-based budget-funded places. Quota applications are submitted through education-in-russia.com; documents, apostille, diploma recognition, and the selection stages in Türkiye are important.
R6.1 Getting married in Russia (ЗАГС): documents, apostille and translationTurkish citizens who want to marry at a ZAGS in Russia must first obtain a certificate of legal capacity to marry from a Turkish diplomatic mission, have their documents translated into Russian and notarized. After the marriage, register it in the Turkish civil registry within 30 days.
R7.1 Mandatory health insurance: ДМС and ОМСHealth insurance in Russia may be ОМС or ДМС depending on your status. Residence permit holders are covered by ОМС, while special rules apply to certain workers and ВКС.
R8.1 Money under sanctions: cards, transfers, and the Mir systemCross-border payments cannot be made in Russia with Visa and Mastercard cards issued in Türkiye. Here you can find essential information about Mir, money transfers, cash foreign-currency rules, and banks' practices for stopping transfers.
R9.1 Tax residency (183 days) and income tax ratesTax residency in Russia depends not on citizenship but on spending at least 183 days in the country during a consecutive 12-month period. In 2026, rates of 13%–30% apply depending on the type of income and residency status.
R10.1 Carrying documents and police checksTurkish citizens in Russia must carry their passports and documents proving their migration status and right to stay. During a police check or detention, you have rights concerning identification, interpreters, lawyers, and consular notification.
O1.1 Republic of Türkiye missions and areas of responsibilityThe region where you live or where the procedure takes place determines which Republic of Türkiye mission in Russia or Ukraine you are affiliated with. This page contains addresses, working hours, appointment information, and emergency contact details.
O2.1 Emergency numbersOn this page, you can find the emergency numbers in Russia and Ukraine, the duty lines of Türkiye's missions, and the information to provide during an emergency call. Save the numbers on your phone and also carry a written copy.
R1.2 Russia e-visa: application, length of stay, and feeTurkish citizens can apply online for Russia's unified e-visa. The e-visa is valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days in Russia and single entry; applications are processed within no more than 4 calendar days.
R2.2 Period of stay, visa extension, and obligation to leaveThe period of stay in Russia depends on the visa; extension is possible only in certain exceptions. Overstaying may result in a fine, expulsion, and an entry ban.
R3.2 Highly qualified specialist (ВКС) statusВКС status provides specialists who will work in Russia for high salaries with a quota-free and long-term work opportunity. The employer submits the application; the 2026 thresholds and the new rules on March 1, 2027 must be assessed separately.
R4.2 Residence permit (ВНЖ)Learn about the application routes, documents, 2026 fees, and obligations for maintaining the ВНЖ, which grants the right to live and work indefinitely in Russia.
R5.2 Student visa, registration, and the student's right to workFor education in Russia, you must complete procedures such as obtaining a student visa, migration registration, a medical examination, and fingerprinting within the relevant deadlines. Eligible students may work without a permit or obtain an РВПО under certain conditions.
R6.2 Registration in Türkiye of a marriage concluded in RussiaTurkish citizens who marry at a ZAGS in Russia must register their marriage in the Turkish civil registry within 30 days at the latest. The application may be made in person or by mail to the Turkish diplomatic mission responsible for the region of the ZAGS that performed the marriage.
R7.2 Emergency assistance and free emergency careIn life-threatening situations in Russia, emergency healthcare and ambulances are free for foreigners as well. Call 112 or 103, provide the address clearly, and notify the Turkish consular mission in serious cases.
R8.2 Opening a bank account as a foreignerForeigners can open a bank account in Russia by complying with the rules and the bank's document requirements. As a rule, the account is opened in person at a branch, and deposits are insured up to 1,400,000 rubles per bank.
R9.2 Tax number (ИНН)In Russia, an INN is a tax registration number; it is issued once and does not change. It may be created automatically for foreigners with verified Gosuslugi accounts; the application is free and registration is completed within 5 days.
R10.2 Expulsion process and appealThis page explains the procedures for administrative expulsion and deportation in Russia, appeal deadlines, entry bans, and consular support. To avoid missing post-decision deadlines, promptly contact a lawyer and a Turkish mission.
O1.2 Passport, identity, and civil registry records (birth, marriage, death)Turkish citizens living in Russia or Ukraine generally carry out passport, identity, birth, marriage, death, and multiple citizenship procedures at Turkish missions by appointment and in person.
O2.2 Official institutions and linksOfficial institutions, their functions and websites useful to Turkish citizens in Russia, Ukraine and Türkiye are listed on one page. Some websites may not open from abroad or may display a security check.
R1.3 Consular visa types and required documentsA consular visa is required for staying in Russia for more than 30 days, working, studying, making multiple entries, or transiting. This page contains information about visa types, documents, 2026 fees, and processing times.
R2.3 Fingerprint registration, photographing, and medical examinationTurkish citizens who will stay, study, or work in Russia for more than 90 days must complete fingerprint and photograph registration and the medical examination within the specified periods. Missing the deadlines may result in the period of stay being shortened.
R3.3 Benefits for information technology (IT) professionalsTurkish professionals working for state-accredited IT companies in Russia can work without obtaining a work permit or patent and can apply directly for a ВНЖ. The conditions for these benefits and the 2027 income verification are important.
R4.3 Russian, history, and law examThis page explains the level, exemptions, application process, 2026 fees, and certificate validity for the Russian, history, and law exam required for a work permit, РВП, ВНЖ, or citizenship in Russia.
R5.3 Diploma recognition: in Russia and Türkiye (YÖK equivalence)For recognition and equivalence in Türkiye of diplomas obtained in Russia, apply to YÖK or ÜAK; for recognition in Russia of Turkish diplomas, apply to Рособрнадзор. Required documents, examinations, fees and additional requirements vary according to the direction of the application.
R6.3 Birth in Russia and registration of the child in the Turkish civil registryFor a child born in Russia who is a Turkish citizen, birth registration is first completed at the ZAGS and then at a Turkish diplomatic mission. Turkish identity-card and passport applications are completed afterward.
R7.3 Pharmacy and rules for bringing medicines to RussiaMedicines may be brought to Russia for personal use; however, some active substances require documents, a notarized Russian translation, and a customs declaration. A Russian doctor's prescription is required for prescription medicines in Russia.
R8.3 Mobile phone line (SIM) registration and new rulesFor foreigners to obtain a SIM card in Russia, a verified Gosuslugi account, biometric data, СНИЛС, and an in-person application at the operator's store are required. New rules apply to the number of lines, transfers, and security.
R9.3 Türkiye–Russia double taxation agreementThe Türkiye–Russia agreement aims to prevent the same income from being taxed in both countries. It explains the rules on residence, taxation by type of income, tax credits and certificates of residence.
R10.3 Prohibited activities: demonstrations, online posts, and prohibited organizationsDemonstrations, online posts, prohibited organizations, and missionary activities in Russia may result in various penalties. Some violations may result in deportation or a ban on entering Russia.
O1.3 Powers of attorney, notarial procedures, and apostillesIn Russia or Ukraine, you can have a power of attorney prepared at a Turkish diplomatic mission or by a local notary. If local documents will be used in Türkiye, they must first be apostilled and then duly translated into Turkish.
O2.3 Turkish community and business organizationsOfficial representative offices, commercial counseling offices, Yunus Emre centers, and DEİK business councils for Turks in Russia and Ukraine are introduced. For associations, businesses, and places of worship, readers are directed to the Ruski Gazeta guide.
R1.4 Invitation (приглашение): who issues it and how to obtain itFor the invitation required for a Russian visa, the inviting person or institution in Russia—not you from Türkiye—must apply. In 2026, the fee is 8,000 rubles per person; a private visa without an invitation is possible for relatives of Russian citizens.
R2.4 The "controlled persons" register and the expulsion regimeForeign nationals without a legal basis for staying in Russia are entered in the controlled persons register and become subject to the expulsion regime. Persons in the register have notification obligations, prohibitions, and rights to appeal.
R3.4 Special restrictions on Turkish citizens: past and presentTurkish citizens holding ordinary passports travel to Russia with a visa; however, there are certain residence, passport, and official-duty exceptions. The special work ban on Turkish citizens was lifted on 31 May 2017.
R4.4 Russian citizenship: requirements, process, and oathCitizenship requirements, exceptions, documents, the 2026 fee, the application process, and the citizenship oath are explained for Turkish citizens living in Russia with a ВНЖ.
R5.4 School enrollment for children and the Russian language examinationSince April 1, 2025, foreign children in Russia must pass a free Russian language examination to enroll in primary, middle, and high school. This guide explains the application, documents, examination, and equivalency procedures for returning to Türkiye.
R6.4 Divorce, custody, and recognition in TürkiyeDivorce in Russia may proceed at the ZAGS or in court. If the requirements are met, the decision may be registered in the Turkish civil registry without filing a lawsuit; a separate court procedure may be required for custody and maintenance.
R8.4 Renting a home in RussiaWhen renting a home in Russia, make a written agreement and specify the deposit and termination conditions. Discuss migration registration with the landlord and complete your registration within 7 business days after arrival.
R9.4 Establishing a company (ООО) and an individual entrepreneur (ИП)There are two main structures for establishing a business in Russia: ИП and ООО. An РВП or ВНЖ is required for an ИП; establishing an ООО does not require a residence permit, but a separate work permit may be required to work for the company.
R10.4 Scams and fake intermediariesUse only official channels to protect yourself from fake intermediaries in visa, employment, migration registration, and financial matters in Russia. If you are scammed, contact the police, your bank, and a Turkish diplomatic mission.
O1.4 Military service: residence abroad and military service by foreign currency paymentTurkish citizens living in Russia or Ukraine may defer their military service or benefit from military service by foreign currency payment under certain conditions. The 2026 fee for military service by foreign currency payment is TRY 472,653.60 for the July 1–December 31 period.
O2.4 Frequently asked questionsBrief answers are provided to frequently asked questions about visas, stays, work, residence, daily life, and procedures in Türkiye for Turkish citizens traveling to or living in Russia and Ukraine.
R1.5 Russian missions and visa centres in TürkiyeFor Russian visas or consular procedures, you can apply to the embassy, consulates general and visa centres in Türkiye. Appointment and application rules vary depending on the place of application.
R2.5 Fines, expulsion, and entry bansViolating stay, registration, and other migration rules in Russia may result in a fine as well as expulsion and an entry ban. Decisions may be appealed within 10 days from service.
R3.5 Consequences of unauthorized workWorking in Russia without a work permit or outside the scope of the permit may result in a fine, deportation, and an entry ban. Employers may also face substantial fines.
R4.5 Dual citizenship: notification to Russia and the Türkiye sideRussia and Türkiye do not prohibit dual citizenship; however, both countries impose notification obligations. Russian citizens must notify the authorities of new citizenship or the right of permanent residence within 60 days.
R6.5 International child abduction (Hague Convention)The Hague Convention governs the return to their habitual residence of children under 16 who have been taken or retained between Russia and Türkiye in breach of custody rights. The application is made to the Central Authority.
R8.5 Driving in Russia with a Turkish driving licenceYou may drive in Russia with a new-type Turkish driving licence if you comply with the age and category rules. After obtaining a residence permit or citizenship, you must obtain a Russian driving licence within 1 year, and you must use a Russian driving licence for professional driving.
R9.5 Foreign-exchange control and foreign-account notificationTurkish citizens holding a ВНЖ in Russia are considered foreign-exchange residents and must report their foreign accounts within 1 month. This guide also explains annual reporting, exemptions, penalties, and rules for carrying cash.
R10.5 Lawyers and legal aidWhen choosing a lawyer in Russia, verify their identification and registration number, make a written contract, and obtain documentation for payments. Your rights to a lawyer and interpreter in criminal and administrative proceedings, as well as options for free aid, are explained.
O1.5 Social security: overseas borrowing and agreement statusBecause there is no social security agreement with Russia and Ukraine, periods in these countries do not automatically count toward retirement in Türkiye; overseas borrowing under Law No. 3201 is required. The 2026 daily amount is TRY 495.45–4,459.05.
O2.5 Glossary (Turkish–Russian–Ukrainian)You can find Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian terms used in official procedures in Russia and Ukraine, organized by topic. The full forms of abbreviations are given in parentheses.
R1.6 Entry at the border: migration card, biometrics, and digital registrationUpon entering Russia, passport control, photography, and fingerprinting procedures are carried out. Those arriving visa-free must submit a pre-application through ruID or Gosuslugi and complete the migration card, migration registration, and subsequent biometric procedures on time.
R2.6 Procedures for foreigners on GosuslugiTurkish citizens living or working in Russia can open an account through Gosuslugi and ruID and handle procedures such as migration registration, visas, appointments, and tax numbers. Account verification is required for all services.
R4.6 Military service and mobilization consequences of Russian citizenshipTurkish citizens who obtain Russian citizenship may be subject in Russia to obligations concerning military registration, compulsory military service, mobilization, and summonses. Foreigners are not called up for compulsory military service or mobilization.
R8.6 Internet restrictions and prohibited platformsInternet and social media use in Russia is subject to rules concerning access blocks, extremist content, symbols, VPN advertising, and public posts. The rules will change on November 3, 2026.
O1.6 Voting from abroad and address declarationTurkish citizens living abroad must notify the Turkish representative office of their address and check their registration in the overseas voter register in order to vote.
R1.7 Travel health insurance requirementRussian law considers health insurance valid in Russia an entry requirement; however, Turkish citizens are not asked for a policy when applying for a visa. Nevertheless, travelling with a policy covering the entire stay is the safest option.
O1.7 Transport of a bodyTo bring the body of a relative who died in Russia or Ukraine to Türkiye, obtain the local death certificate, apply to a Turkish mission, and have the transport company prepare the information form. Also complete the registration of death and estate procedures.
R1.8 The practical impact of sanctions: cards, cash, foreign currency, and flightsCheck the rules for cards, cash, foreign-currency transfers, and flight routes in advance when traveling to Russia. Declare cash exceeding the equivalent of US$10,000 and do not take more than this amount in cash foreign currency out of Russia.
O1.8 Customs: Bringing goods and vehicles into TürkiyeWhen bringing goods, a phone, or a vehicle from Russia or Ukraine to Türkiye, check the passenger allowances, IMEI registration, foreign-plated vehicle requirements, and household-goods rules for a permanent return.
R1.9 Travel advisories and restricted areas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of TürkiyeBefore going to Russia, check the advisories of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and entry restrictions. Unauthorized entry into areas requiring special permission may result in a fine, deportation, and an entry ban.

Last reviewed October 17, 2026. This content is general information, not legal advice.