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Migration Services in Saint Petersburg and Moscow — Orient Translating
Saint Petersburg · Moscow

Migration Services — RVP, VNJ, Citizenship

We help foreign nationals with documents for living in Russia. Translation, consultation and submission support — all in one place.

RVP, VNJ, citizenship
Document translation
Submission support
Working since 2015

How We Can Help

Three main service areas — for different stages of the process

RVP
Temporary Residence Permit (RVP)
The first step for legal residence in Russia beyond 90 days. Valid for 3 years, non-renewable.
Translation of passport and birth certificate
Translation of criminal record certificate
Consultation on document package
Support with submission to migration authorities
VNJ
Permanent Residency (VNJ)
Grants the right to permanently reside and work in Russia. Obtained after RVP or on separate grounds.
Translation of full document package
Notary certification of translations
Consultation on eligibility grounds
Support with document submission
Citizenship
Russian Federation Citizenship
Obtaining Russian citizenship — standard, simplified or native speaker programme.
Translation of all foreign documents
Apostille on foreign documents if required
Consultation on grounds and timelines
Support with application submission

How We Support You

From initial consultation to receiving your document

1
Consultation
We review your situation: citizenship, grounds for RVP/VNJ/citizenship, current requirements. We explain exactly which documents you need.
2
Document preparation
We perform notarial translation of the full package. If needed, we help with apostille on foreign documents and arrange legalisation.
3
Package review
We check your document package against authority requirements — to avoid rejection due to a technical error or incorrectly formatted translation.
4
Submission support
We help complete the application correctly and accompany you to the MVD or MFC — or submit on your behalf with a power of attorney.
5
Post-submission support
We respond to additional authority queries and help address any issues arising during the review.
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Result
You receive your RVP, VNJ or citizenship. We remain available for any questions after your documents are issued.

Migration Services for Foreign Nationals in Saint Petersburg and Moscow

Most foreign nationals who come to us are from CIS countries: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and others. Citizens of these countries benefit from a simplified procedure for RVP and VNJ — without quotas and with reduced document requirements. However, notarial translation of all foreign documents remains mandatory in any case.

We also work with nationals of other countries — China, Vietnam, India, Syria and others. For them the document requirements and procedure for obtaining status may differ significantly — which is why we start with a consultation to review the specific situation.

The main difficulty when applying for RVP, VNJ or citizenship is not the process itself, but correct document preparation. Rejection at submission or refusal most commonly occurs due to an incorrectly formatted translation, missing notary certification or a package not meeting current requirements, which change periodically.

We keep track of current MVD and migration authority requirements, and know which translations are accepted by specific offices in Saint Petersburg and Moscow. This allows us to prepare a document package that will be accepted first time — without unnecessary trips and wasted time.

Common Reasons for RVP and VNJ Rejection

Most rejections can be avoided — if you know the requirements in advance

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Incorrectly formatted translation
A translation without notary certification, done by a non-certified translator or with terminology errors — a common reason for document rejection.
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Incomplete document package
Package requirements change periodically. What was accepted last year may not be sufficient today. Medical and criminal record certificates are especially affected.
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Expired document
Criminal record certificates, medical documents and some translations have a limited validity period. Submitting an expired document results in automatic rejection.
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Submitting to the wrong authority
RVP, VNJ and citizenship are handled by different MVD departments. Submitting to the wrong one wastes time and requires resubmission.
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Errors in the application
An incorrectly completed application is one of the most common reasons for document return. Name transliteration and address errors are especially frequent.
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Photos not meeting requirements
Size, background and recency of photos — requirements are strict and vary by document. An unsuitable photo is grounds to return the entire package.

Processing Timelines

Approximate review times — after full package submission

RVP
2–4 months
For nationals of visa-required countries — up to 6 months. For CIS nationals under simplified procedure — usually 2–3 months. Counted from submission of the full package.
VNJ
4–6 months
Standard review period — 4 months. For highly qualified specialists — up to 3 months. May increase if additional verification is needed.
Citizenship
6–12 months
Standard procedure — up to 1 year. Simplified (for compatriots, native speakers) — 3 to 6 months. Depends on grounds and applicant category.

Our Experience

Family from Uzbekistan — We prepared a full document package for RVP for three family members, including notarial translation of passports, birth certificates and criminal record certificates. Documents accepted first time.

Tajik national — After rejection at another agency due to translation errors, came to us. We repackaged everything and identified application issues. VNJ obtained within 4 months.

Armenian national — we assisted with obtaining Russian citizenship under the native speaker programme. Prepared documents, accompanied to the interview, reviewed the application. Citizenship obtained.

500+
clients obtained RVP, VNJ or citizenship with our help
since 2015
years helping foreign nationals with documents for life in Russia
10+
countries whose nationals have used our migration services

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have more questions — call us or leave a request

RVP (temporary residence permit) gives the right to live in Russia for up to 3 years — the first step. VNJ (permanent residency) is obtained after RVP and grants unlimited right to live and work in Russia. Citizenship is full Russian citizen status with the right to a passport. Each stage has its own requirements and document package.
The basic package includes: notarially certified translation of passport, birth certificate and criminal record certificate, proof of Russian language proficiency (certificate or diploma), medical certificates, photographs. The exact package depends on your nationality and grounds — please confirm at a consultation.
We assist nationals of any country. Most commonly: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Belarus. We also work with nationals of China, Vietnam, India, Syria and other countries.
Yes, in certain cases VNJ can be obtained directly without RVP — the simplified procedure. It is available for highly qualified specialists, compatriot resettlement programme participants, native Russian speakers, close relatives of Russian citizens and certain other categories. Check at a consultation whether this route applies to you.
The total cost comprises: notarial translation of each document (from 2,000 ₽ per document), consultation and package review, submission support. The final price depends on the number of documents, language and level of support. Leave a request — our manager will review your situation and provide an exact quote.

Need Help with Documents?

Leave a request — our manager will contact you within 15 minutes to review your situation and explain exactly what needs to be done. We're open every day.

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Saint Petersburg
Petrogradskaya metro
Kamennoostrovsky Ave, 42, floor 4, office 422
Mon–Sun, 9:00–21:00
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Moscow
Belorusskaya metro
1st Yamskogo Polya St, 1, bldg 2, entrance B, floor 4, office 353
Mon–Sun, 10:00–19:00
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