Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: Russia does not offer a dedicated 'Retirement Visa' category. Foreign nationals seeking long-term stay for retirement purposes must typically qualify for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) or Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) under other grounds, such as marriage, investment, or highly-skilled employment.
Eligibility: Not applicable as a dedicated retirement visa does not exist. Long-term stay requires qualification for TRP/PRP via other established categories (e.g., marriage to a Russian citizen, investment, highly-skilled employment, etc.).
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: No
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: Russia does not have a specific 'Retirement Visa'. Retirees must pursue existing long-term residency permits (TRP/PRP) based on alternative criteria like marriage, investment, or skilled work. No dedicated pension-based visa exists.