— I · Capital Deployment
The Business Investor
Direct equity placement into a qualifying Russian enterprise. Suited to active operators and family offices seeking yield-bearing exposure to BRICS markets.
By Invitation · Strategic Residency
A Sovereign Pathway to Permanent Residence
A Sovereign Pathway to Permanent Residence
in the World's Most Underrated Market.
For the principal investor who values discretion, optionality, and long-horizon positioning — the Russian Golden Visa delivers permanent residence without the obligation to relocate, divest, or wait in line.
5
Generations Covered
0
Mandatory Stay Days
5 yrs
To Citizenship
~6mo
Fastest Track
— Investment Pathways
Four routes. One permanent outcome.
Each pathway leads directly to indefinite residence — no annual renewals, no quotas, no requirement to liquidate elsewhere. Capital remains fluid; presence remains optional.
— II · Tangible Asset
The Property Owner
Acquire residential or commercial real estate within qualifying districts. Ownership remains unencumbered; rental yield and appreciation accrue to the holder.
— III · Cultural Patron
The Philanthropist
A directed contribution to recognised cultural, scientific or social institutions — the most accessible pathway, with goodwill that travels alongside the residence permit.
— IV · Active Operator
The Entrepreneur
Establish and operate a Russian business of substance. The longest pathway, but the most flexible in capital structure — qualifying through trade rather than transfer.
— Why Russia, Why Now
The architecture of a truly portable residence.
Most "golden visas" attach strings — minimum days, capital lock-ups, paper-thin permits. The Russian programme inverts the formula.
No Waiting Period
Bypass the temporary residence step entirely — permanent residence is granted on first issuance.
No Forced Stay
Maintain residence without crossing a single threshold of physical presence per year.
No Locked Capital
Divestment is permitted on standard commercial terms; the permit does not depend on continued ownership of a single asset.
Indefinite Permits
No five-year renewals, no biometric retakes, no recurring legal fees on the principal permit.
Full Healthcare & Education
Access to Russia's state healthcare and tertiary education system — for the holder and registered family.
Five Generations
Spouses, children, parents, grandparents and grandchildren may be sponsored under the same case.
— Engagement Sequence
A discreet, four-stage process.
I
Eligibility Brief
Confidential intake call. We assess source-of-funds posture, target pathway and family scope.
II
Structuring
Capital structure, vehicle selection and Russian counterparty alignment — handled end-to-end.
III
Filing
Full dossier preparation and submission, with senior counsel as your single point of contact.
IV
Issuance
In-country pickup of permanent residence permits and post-issuance settlement support.
"
What sold me was not the headline figure — it was the absence of strings. We retained mobility, the family was sponsored under one case, and the permanent permit was issued without a single forced relocation day.
A. VerlaineFamily Office Principal · London
— Frequently Asked
Questions worth answering properly.
Do I have to live in Russia to maintain the permit? +
No. The Golden Visa framework carries no minimum-stay requirement. The permit remains valid regardless of how often you choose to enter or reside in the country.
May I sell the underlying investment later? +
Yes. Once the permanent residence permit has been issued, divestment of the qualifying investment is permitted on standard commercial terms without affecting the permit.
Which family members can I include? +
Up to five generations: spouse, children, parents, grandparents and grandchildren — all may be sponsored under a single application case.
When am I eligible for citizenship? +
Russian citizenship may be sought after five years of permanent residence, subject to the standard naturalisation requirements.
How do you protect confidentiality? +
All advisory work runs under written engagement terms with strict confidentiality clauses. We coordinate with your existing private counsel and family-office advisors as required. You can also view details on alternative security tracks like the Shared Values Program.
Reserve a private consultation.
Forty-five minutes with senior counsel. No pitch deck, no obligation — a candid assessment of which pathway, if any, fits your position.
Book a Free ConsultationExplore Global Sovereign Optionality
Discover in-depth relocation intelligence, alternative immigration streams, and extensive asset-management guides on our primary knowledge center.