Temporary residence permits for migrants within the quota will be available from January 1, 2027, in the amount of 3010 permits. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia (MVD), the federal authority responsible for migration matters, the limit applies to foreign nationals and stateless persons who require a temporary residence permit under the quota.
The temporary residence permit quota will decrease by 792 permits in 2027
The Government of the Russian Federation has set the quota for issuing temporary residence permits for 2027 at 3010 permits. According to the MVD, this amount is intended for foreign nationals and stateless persons applying for a temporary residence permit within the quota.
For comparison, 3802 permits were provided for 2026. Thus, the total amount for 2027 is 792 permits lower. An employer considering a candidate planning to obtain a temporary residence permit under the quota should take the more limited overall amount into account in workforce planning.
Regional limits will determine quota availability in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation
According to the MVD, the total amount of 3010 permits will be distributed among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Regional limits are formed taking into account proposals from the authorities of the relevant constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
For HR departments, not only the federal figure but also the quota amount in the candidate’s intended region of temporary residence is important. The overall quota for the country does not by itself show how many permits will be available in a particular constituent entity of the Russian Federation.
The application form is submitted to an MVD unit at the place of residence
According to the MVD, the application form for obtaining a temporary residence permit within the quota is submitted to an MVD unit at the intended place of temporary residence. Therefore, it is important for the employer and candidate to agree in advance on the region connected with the foreign national’s subsequent residence.
The number and date of the Government of the Russian Federation act were not provided in the announcement, and the document has not been published. Before starting internal HR procedures, the official act of the Government of the Russian Federation and the published distribution of the quota for the required constituent entity of the Russian Federation should be checked.
A temporary residence permit is valid for no more than three years and cannot be extended
According to the MVD, a temporary residence permit is valid for no more than three years. Extension of a temporary residence permit is not provided for, so the permit cannot be treated as an indefinite document for long-term workforce planning.
When discussing the candidate’s start of employment, the HR department should distinguish between two issues: obtaining a temporary residence permit within the quota and the validity period of the permit already issued. These parameters relate to different stages, but both affect planning work with a foreign national.
Application dates should be уточнены with the territorial MVD unit
The quota has been set for 2027, but the MVD announcement does not specify the deadlines. The dates for accepting application forms and the submission procedure should be уточнены with the territorial MVD unit at the intended place of temporary residence.
The employer’s practical task is not to replace a regional check with the overall federal figure. If the candidate is relying on a temporary residence permit under the quota, it is advisable for the HR specialist to record the candidate’s intended region of residence and check current information with the relevant MVD unit.
Frequently asked questions
How many quota-based temporary residence permits are provided for 2027?
According to the MVD, 3010 temporary residence permits within the quota are provided for 2027.
Where should an application form for a temporary residence permit under the quota be submitted?
According to the MVD, the application form is submitted to an MVD unit at the intended place of temporary residence.
Can a temporary residence permit be extended?
No. According to the MVD, a temporary residence permit is valid for no more than three years, and its extension is not provided for.
What to check
- Match the candidate’s intended place of temporary residence with the relevant constituent entity of the Russian Federation.
- Check the official act of the Government of the Russian Federation on the quota for 2027.
- After the distribution is published, уточнить the quota amount in the required region.
- уточнить the procedure for accepting the application form with the territorial MVD unit.
- Take into account that the issued temporary residence permit is valid for no more than three years and cannot be extended.