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How do you write and say it in Russian…… ‘ je suis R ‘ because they deminosate the Russian people ! And now we have to protected them and maybe this will help and that the Russian people knows that we respect them and that they are lovely and the best singers are of the world ! It has to stop the hysterie and bad talk about Russia ! Gr.
Ok so you say that you have to be given visa via some company if you want work visa, but then is it not true that if you go there on holidays and apply to many different jobs with different companies and the one who offer you the job you explaine to them etc and they will agree to sort of get you visa???
BS! Many older guys retire overseas. Don't Fidel for excuses you can do it with 50 or even 60! Do you know how cheap living in Russia is if you aren't in Moscow?
At this point, I am looking to move to Russia (permanently) with my young family from the U.S. I have been learning Russian for almost a year now, and am more than excited to get our new life started.
@@вячеславбалабин-и9в В России запрещена пропаганда ЛГБТ,но такие люди существуют и ведут свою жизнь!Наркоманы тоже есть,но за распространение и торговлю наркотиков можно получить 8 лет тюрьмы.Россия-многоконфессиональная страна!В ней живёт более 190 национальностей.И да!Россия признаёт Бога и семья-это мужчина и женщина
I'd advise all people watching Sam... Only listen to him! I've been in Russia almost 20 years and out of all RUclipsrs in Russia he's the only one with true knowledge and experience. Most other bloggers have been here for a year or two and know nothing.
Even if i am not going any where i appreciate your information. Seen other youtubers streaming for 2 hours without saying anything of importance.Nice walking company you have Sam.😉🎉
Sam: Really appreciate your advice! I am enjoying your videos and I try to get my 17-year-old to watch, a talented cellist at Juilliard and I'm hoping I can convince him to go to Russia and work to get into the Moscow Conservatory.
There are so many philharmonic societies, concert venues, musical theaters and just theaters, music schools in Moscow and St. Petersburg that your son will find a job without any problems
Fantastic info shared in this video Sam!! You should ALWAYS introduce the Beautiful little birds flittering around you! She looked so shy patient as you yattered into your camera lol. Hello from Canada!!!
This information is remarkable. I have no clue how I found your site, but I am glad I did. Thank you for sharing this and your other content on Russia! Michael in Michigan USA.
As long as you heard the 3 main points: You must earn the minimum wage and prove that you did once a year You cannot travel outside of Russia on residency unless you apply for the visa that accompanies it. The visa that you choose to enter Russia with will determine if you will be able to earn money and if you can leave Russia while you wait your residency permit. She wasn’t in today’s video with me but she’s been in other videos with me.
@@SamsRussianAdventures after checking, I understand that the minimum income for Moscow is close to 30,000 rubles, and for the next year it is expected to become about 35,000 rubles... My question is this-are interest on deposits in the bank considered income according to the requirements of the law? If you put 5,000,000 rubles in a bank, the interest for 1 year is over 700,000 rubles and without problem covers the necessary minimum income... Or if you buy shares in a Russian company and the annual dividend is say 500,000 rubles, is that considered income? In fact, this is income (and probably should be paid taxes), but is such income accepted under the law? Of course, everyone will have to work something and earn money, but for a person who has just arrived in the country it will be quite difficult to secure the necessary income in the first year of their stay...
@@m.stefanov According to Article 214 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, when calculating the tax on interest income on deposits, not only bank deposits are taken into account, but also other products from which a citizen receives income in the form of interest. That is, when calculating the taxable base, income from deposits, savings and card accounts, bank cards, etc. is taken into account. Tax is levied on income from deposits both in rubles and in foreign currency. The calculation is made as follows. The interest income received on all banking instruments for the year is summed up, and the resulting amount is compared with the established limit, depending on the key rate of the Central Bank. If the amount of interest income is less than or equal to the non-taxable income, tax is not levied. If the amount of interest income on all deposits and accounts exceeds the level established by law, personal income tax is paid on the amount in excess of this limit. The tax rate is 13% (or 15% if the citizen's annual income exceeds 5 million rubles). For non-residents - 30%. p.s That is, no tax is levied on income of 700 thousand rubles.
@@SamsRussianAdventures as for your companion, I felt a bit uneasy that she didn't get an early introduction/acknowledgement.. regardless, great and useful content, thankyou!
@@SamsRussianAdventures Could you, please, provide more info about "You cannot travel outside of Russia on residency unless you apply for the visa that accompanies it."? What kind of visa you meant? So, you tell that anyone, on actual residency (status approved and someone stays within the country more than 183 days) can't travel outside Russia (i.e. for a 14-days vacation) without a permit?
I’m sure there will be a new video on other channels tomorrow with this information. The problem is that the people making the content are also in Russia on tourist visa’s and therefor they can copy other people content but they don’t know enough because they are yet to become residents themselves.
Hey Sam maybe you could make a video on books or other RUclips channels for people to learn Russian history and language so people can study before they come . Is there a place for foreigners to go to learn Russian language, history and rules/laws in Russia ?
Cheers Sam. Great video. I'm English and been in Russia since 2006. Me and my wife (she's a journalist for Komsersant) were discussing this new decree. Although we think it's true, it does serve more as a PR stunt. It's great that those entering can get temporary residency, but what will all these people do? Teach English in some language school? Outside that, many would need to learn at least B2 level Russian fast, and their salary won't necessarily be more than 150k a month (in Moscow)...at a push. I think many are mistaken in the belief that coming to Russia will signify an easy alternative. Actually, unlike yourself, me, and a handful of others, most Westerners don't last longer than 2 years here. I love the idea of people with shared values coming here but to do what?
@ell-rey762 it's actually just over 2000 Canadian dollars. We'll look at the basics and let's assume some westener comes and is on 150k Rubles a month (In smaller towns, you'd be lucky to get 80k) working at a language school. (Assuming they don't provide you with accommodation) - rent in Moscow right now for a two room flat: approx 60k - utilities per month 5k - Food per month 20k - Going out per month: 20k minimum - Bits and bobs like clothes, filling your flat, transport: 15k a month So 120k a month. Good luck saving up for a deposit on a house/flat/car, going on holiday, investing into a business. If you're happy with a very simple life, then no problem. If you want a bit more in Russia: to have a flat (not in a scummy area with alco neighbours), build a dacha (Plus a car to get there with), to afford better shops, then you are doing well on 300k a month. Never met anyone working for a school or standard company on that salary... in Moscow. You'd have to open your own business.
In Australia Queensland you can live with 30K AUD the whole year if you have own home. The average salary is 80K AUD a year. Beautiful and sunny weather the whole year through, good food, beaches and ocean in your doorstep and beautiful countryside. Negative: stupid government, high tax if you earn too much, expensive property.
Hi Sam, another great, imformative video, Thanks. one scenario that none of the the youtubers cover is those who wish to retire in Russia. As tou know, in the UK a private pension can be taken at the age of 55. In this video you state that you need to prove your income (earned in Russia) each year. However, a retiree will have no internal income, just external investment. How does this work with regard with the new 3 year residential visa? another scenario is: If a 62 year old arrives in Russia on a spouse visa, then applies for the 3 year residential visa and gets it (without needing the knowledge of Rissian and Russian history eaxm). after the 3 years they will be 65, where the knowledge of Rissian and Russian history is not required. would there be any problems in applying for perminant residency after the 3 year residential visa? keep the great videos coming 👍👍👍
In Russia, there is a funded pension, every year the employer pays contributions to the pension fund. The more a person earns during his life and the longer he works, the higher the pension. If you move to Russia at retirement age, you will not receive a full pension, because you do not have pension experience in Russia. You will receive a minimum pension of about 80 dollars a month. Russians themselves do not count on a pension, because the situation in the country is changing too quickly and money is depreciating. They prefer to invest money in real estate so that in retirement they can live on the money from renting real estate.
This was very useful. The Russian Visa centre in London is unable to give advice on the complicated Visa system Russia has. I am one of those that always falls foul of rules and regulations. I like to talk to someone!
Good luck with your new Doris Sam….and thanks for clarifying the changes to the visa as a lot of people thinking about moving could of fallen foul and got screwed 👍👍👍
Hi from Canadian West Coast - thanks for your information and for various comments of readers under video, too. You could make a video for "retired" people. You told a good information for tourists or workers … , but what is a sound solution for retired people who could buy something and put some money to the bank?
Thanks Sam for very important information about categories of Russian visas and further possibilities,its annoying to see people asking you personal questions..
The author mentions that you must earn at least the minimum wage in Russia. It is worth saying that this is a very small amount of money: as of August 2024, the minimum wage in Russia is 19,242 rubles per month (US $211). Regional authorities have the right to increase the minimum wage, but the maximum that exists in Russia is the Moscow minimum wage - 29,389 rubles per month (US $322).
Sam is giving valuable tips how to approach immigration issue. Finding employment is very sustainable option unless you're wealthy and be able to stay months in Russia.
Big up Sam! This is very helpful and all things I'll take into consideration before actually moving, learning Russian has been fun in the mean time I must say...
@@christopheredwards7846 Unfortunately the British press the most Russophobic on Earth! But yes I learn from even American and British sources, I'm a contrarian to be honest and hate their bias....
Really appreciate what you are doing Sam. I've been interested in Russia for a long time but never thought I would actually want to move there. Now that may still not happen but what I am most interested in right now is if there is a medical visa or some type of medical "asylum"? I live in NZ - right in the bush away from everyone - and I have a pacemaker that needs the battery replacing in a couple of years. Unfortunately the medical system here is not trustworthy and has fallen apart after the big con and all the blood is tainted with you know what...if I have a bleed during the operation and need blood this is what I will get. I know this situation does not exist in Russia as the Sputnik V was not gmo. Now I realise I would have to pay for this myself and that is fine and worth it, I am a pensioner and have saved some money. Now I can probably find this out in other ways but I thought I would just ask you first if you dont mind as you have been so good as to put yourself forward. It would also be great to see Russia and find out if it is the place for me at the same time as I have been virtually everywhere else and was sure NZ was where I would stay and not travel any more, but as you know the west has gone mad and it is only going to get worse IMO. I really appreciate anything you can find out. Good on ya mate as we say here!
Russian immigration can be quite complicated. Spent 8 years there on student and work visas. The problem with going to Russia permanently right now is that it's kinda one-way ticket. Living there may cause serious problems with your own government. The Russians were as good as gold to me, but the US customs interrogated me when I returned from finishing my master's degree at The Higher School of Economics in Moscow in the summer of 2023. I had little money left after finishing my studies and finding a job there was difficult, even after 5 years working as a licensed TEFL teacher. TEFL jobs pay very little in many cases, but they are enjoyable. I loved my students. Also, if you're a US citizen you'll have difficulty opening a crypto currency account for exchanging your dollars into Rubles thanks to the US govt. Russia is an awesome place to live, but it takes extra care and planning, especially now to go there in the right way and build a good life. You must absolutely learn Russian and use it everyday if you want to live there.
Great info.. Personally, I would skip the temp visa altogether and go directly to the Russian Golden Visa.. Invest a few hundred thousand dollars in property and presto.... A PR without all the hassle. Yes, it's a bit costly but if you don't have a few hundred thousand dollars in the bank, you shouldn't be thinking about emigrating in the first place.
За это время узнай какую работы по своей специальности ты мог бы получить в России. так, для общего ознакомления. Ну и бытовые вопросы, цена жилья, продуктов, коммунальные услуги и проезд в транспорте.
They simply made temporary residence easier. No language tests or quotas are required anymore. Temporary residence offers some advantages. You can start a business or do anything you want for 3 years in Russia. After 3 years you will have to leave or apply for permanent residence. Temporary residence cannot be extended. This is a one-time event.
@@commonman2806 I'm not sure. I'm talking about the new presidential decree No. 702. There is little information about it yet. Apparently a list of countries is attached. It hasn't been published yet.
What a wonderfully concise and informative video, Sam! Thanks so much. This info is going to help a TON of people to keep themselves within the rules of the Russian government.
Also Sam, Americans can get a 3 year tourist visa that allows them to stay 6 months out of the year. The amount of money needed to prove income is only 200,000 rubles in your bank account every year.
@@SamsRussianAdventures That's a measly 2500.00. I'll bring more than that to start. Plus, travel back to the US and bring more if needed during this time while waiting on the P. residency. Why will a US passport not allow you out of the country, while you wait on your P. R card? Also. the main issue is proof of income and if you have it to show and figure out a way to get it here then that is the hurdle. After money transfers you will pay fees from 3 different banks and it won't be easy. Most Americans who are close to retirement can do it easily. My issue is why you say, You must have a travel Visa. Why would I need it if I have a US passport or if anyone has their own? Curious how that works. Once you have the temp visa you should be able to leave with your passport of origins and come back on your Temp R.. Right? All this while you wait on a permanent residency card. Thanks for any info.
@@kennethirinas1596so you are required to be in the country atleast 183 days a year with the TRP. If you’re not in the country 183 days of the year they can cancel your TRP. When you have a TRP you are locked to that region of Russia. So you must pick your region wisely. For me, I applied for my PRP (permanent residence) after 9 months of having the TRP. To come in to the country you have to get the travel visa, which is basicallly like a sticker in your passport that allows you to be in Russia. Americans are able to get 3 years travel visas where you can be in Russia for 6 months maximum a year. Yes the American passport allows us to travel to many places freely but Russia isn’t one of those countries.
@@kennethirinas1596 think about it like this, could you travel to Russia now without a visa? No! So when you get residency it is an internal document. The visa allows you to leave Russia and to return. Once you receive residency then you ask for them to make a visa which allows travel. With regards to proof of income, it must be money earned inside of Russia, not money brought from another country.
Sound interesting, I wonder about the exposure of a Scottish accent to these English schools? The saying goes, you thought you learn’t English until you met a Scotsman. Great video I had no idea that the residence permit views you parity any citizen in that require permission to travel outside Russia. I would have thought that your native passport was satisfactory means of travel and that wouldn’t impede upon the residence permit, but, that isn’t the situation. Many thanks Sam.
I'm an English teacher (and a native speaker) and I travel between the US and Russia. I can tell you, no Russian schools want to give out work visas to a foreigner. No one is willing to take on the legal responsibility of employing a foreigner and there are too many fees making it unprofitable to hire a foreign worker. New immigration laws have made this path essentially unfeasible. Maybe a state school will hire you, and you will earn three kopeks and commute two hours to work every day. The only way is to have at least a masters degrees in philology, speak Russian already, and try to get hired at a state university. Congratulations to the six native English-speaking Westerners who get that job. I'm not trying to be a wet blanket or nay-sayer. This is simply the reality. You need to be prepared for a long journey before you can just waltz into Russia. If you're looking for a work visa, you need to be an experienced engineer or construction worker (or some other skilled and necessary "hard" laborer) who already speaks Russian fluently. If you want to be a normal English teacher, you must have residency FIRST, speak Russian, live there full time, then they may hire you. I sincerely wish you all luck and hope to see you in Russia one day soon. It truly is a wonderful country with significant pros and cons. You need to experience it as a tourist for a long time before you know whether or not you will actually like it there. Remember, you should not move because you are running away from something (distasteful politics, downturned economics, etc.) That is selfish and egoistic and you will likely hate your new home as much as you hate your old one. You should only move because you are running TOWARD something that you love and cherish and wish to give your life to. Don't be that Californian who moves to Texas and brings their California attitude with them. Pass through the stages of culture shock, as follows: 1. "Everything is better here! Yay!! I'm delusional!" (1 week to 1 month) 2. "Everything sucks here! These people and this system are so annoying!" (2 - 6 weeks) 3. "Everything is overall the same here. Eh." (1 - 6 months) 4. "Now I objectively know what is the same and what is different and I have reflected on myself and know my true preferences." (6 months to a year).
I used to own a language school and can tell you that all the people we employed did not have residency. I also know quite a few teachers and none of them have residency. I also found a job for an American subscriber in the summer, she’ll be working as a teacher in a private school!!!!
Russian public schools won't. They require local diplomas. It's OK. You can be a private teacher for dedicated students who want to learn real English, not the one they teach in their public schools, businessmen or whoever. I know that because I used to be a Russian English teacher myself until I immigrated to Canada. I graduated their University where I learnt British-like English stuff. It was 100 years outdated.
@@SamsRussianAdventures I really think that Russia does want English teachers that are NES, the school that I work at, I'm the only NES. They had more but they all left either during vid19 or feb 22' for those reasons. I actually want to leave this school because it's too icy here in this city for me and I broke my wrist in April. The difficult thing is people come to Russia on a tourist visa but they can't change tourist visas to work visas, I first arrived on a tourist visa, got a job then had to go all the way back to USA to get the stupid work visa, it cost a lot of money which I didn't really expect to have to pay for all that at the time. People really need to know these things especially if they come from USA! My last trip back took me 4 freakin days in airports to get back to Siberia, plus I was held at Moscow immigration for 6 hours. It was pretty bad. I hope that people know that trying to be in Russia is not easy at all and if they really want it they need to prepare for a huge headache of bureaucracy. I don't know if you will read this whole message, sorry for the length but I am really curious if I could get the TRP while I'm on a work visa already here? I am really hating that I'm tied to my job at this place and want to go to a city in the South.
@@SamsRussianAdventures That's great to hear! I'm glad it's working out for the people you know. I suppose we simply have different experiences. I have seen that being a private tutor on a residency visa is really the only realistic option. But if you have seen and hired foreign teachers at schools, that's great! Thanks for helping people who want to experience Russian life!
Про работу учителем английского (или другого языка). А ведь в 19м веке такое было, тогда французы массово приезжали в Россию и работали учителями французского языка, фехтования, поварами....
Тогда ехали все кому не лень . Начиная со времен Алексея Михайловича , отца Петра Великого . Англичане , шведы , датчане , шотландцы .. В том числе - убегали от правосудия в своих странах , чтобы начать новую жизнь в "Тартарии" .
Они ж ни где попало работали, а у богачей. Богачи теперь сами могут послать своих детей учиться заграницу. Так что учитель английского языка в современной России с ее теперешними антизападными установками - почти что дохлый номер.
If you are self employed then you can be self employed under the residency permit but there is no visa that will allow self employment. So you can come as a tourist and apply for residency and then open a company. If you are self employed and your company is not in Russia then you can seek legal advice about paying taxes etc or just keep quiet about it. If your business is in Russia then you can use that as proof of earnings. If you would like legal advice then ask here and they’ll answer for free. forms.gle/cyx4ah2F1BN3geQB7
@@SamsRussianAdventures Excellent! Thank you Sam. So you don't need a separate Work Permit once you've got the 3 year Residency then? We are so excited about this change!
Hi Sam, Thank you for this timely update. Regarding that lovely lady walking alongside you, have you given us a glimpse of the future Mrs Sam's Russian Adventures? Cheers from OZ mate.
For 11 years, I haven't found a company willing to process a work Visa. Well one in Yakutsk as a teacher. Even well known companies off hh don't want the hassle. I've been working for Russian companies remotely for 5 years, they're allergic to work visas
Hi mate, thanks for the feedback. I think it’s difficult. The only people who I know that came to work in Russia apart from teachers, would come to work for a western company who had offices in Russia
Good job Sam. I'll be waiting for an update when the new guidelines that hopefully are complete when they come out in September. A very close friend; who still has her Russian citizenship, has just come back to the states after purchasing an apartment in a city there.
It is easier for them to come on a tourist visa and apply for temporary residence. A tourist visa to Russia is not strictly tourist but multifunctional. Although any visa is suitable for applying for temporary residence upon arrival in Russia.
@@SamsRussianAdventures you can always volunteer. That's what I do for an English school to keep busy..I have met the most amazing people by volunteering.
@@floydreed9997 sure, though volunteering can also be seen as bending the rules as it’s not something that tourists do. Volunteer’s come to Russia on humanitarian visas.
Sam, once again you are full of very useful information for me. This is stuff my Russian fiancé didn't even know. She was under the impression that once we got married' and then applied for this residency. of course with my paperwork. that I would automatically be given it. It's never as easy as it sounds, Thankyou so very much for alerting me to this Sam. I am going to get on WhatsApp right now and tell her she got it wrong. Dear brother I am so glad that you are at fault for our first fight. HAHAHAHA. Thanks for your great insight Sam. I love your channel.
People in India and Pakistan have already sold their kidneys and are patiently waiting for the Russians to annouce the countries that are eligible to enter or make a bee line infront of their embassy. And here you say, if you have to come on some visa and then apply for a RP. Lucky I came across your channel. Thank you for the good info.
Residency is something that is applied for from within Russia. Many who made videos about this topic have never been residents themselves and so they don’t know to say this information.
The travel visa is either free or there may be a minimum charge to make it. As soon as you get residency just ask them to make one for you. As regards to the income, you need to earn the money in Russia. You can put your savings into a Russian bank account and the interest is counted as earning money.
Arrr i like your thinking sir!! Thank you for helping people navigate these waters. Im a Britt too and for my sins been in Bulgaria for 12 yrs so really kinda understand red tape and tunnels under and around lol.x
Just change the site into English on settings. Most browsers will translate the site automatically. Russian is rarely spoken in the classroom when teaching English.
I often wonder how to teach in the first place, just because you are a native of language do not qualify you as a teacher. There are horror stories about native English teachers in Russia teaching at the big languages schools where the students can't pass the TOEFL exam, or they are not allowed to even take the exam because the school knows that they are not ready for examination yet.
Thanks for all the good info and efforts Sam. But what about someone that wants the residency visas who doesn't need to work because they're already set financially from savings and investments? Do they still have to prove they're earning money? I know you mentioned dividends.
@@user-xg6yc8ho3w sure, you can put money into a Russian bank and live off the interest, you just need to show that you have a source of income from within Russia.
Thank you Sam. But how are the rules when you are older and you are not going to work anymore. I know it is difficult to get your pension in Russia, but what if you are able to buy some property and make some money by offering housing? Would that count as making a living and being able to support yourself?
If you are over 65 then you are classed as a pensioner and not required to work. If you rent out property then it’s classed as earning money so that counts. You’ll probably need to pay tax on your earnings.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Thank you! I am 62 now but that would be the plan that I have. And paying taxes on your income is fine, that is what it is here too, and well around 50% which I consider quite insane...Wonderful you answered my question! I am sure there are more elder people like me wondering. I started learning the language several months ago because I consider that to be very important. All the best to you!
@@marvelenia6702, в России за сдачу недвижимость налоги можно не платить. Налоги от прибыли на сдачу недвижимость считается с договора аренды на 12 месяцев и больше, а если вы сделали на 11 месяцев и потом его продлили ещё на 11 месяцев то налог платить ненужно. Это способ законный и в России все так делают.
@@marvelenia6702 In Russia, you will pay personal income tax at 13% of the total income received for rent during the year. By paying personal income tax, you are entitled to a tax deduction, e.g. for medical treatment or education, sale of the apartment and other expenses.
If you rent out apartments, you must pay НДФЛ (Personal Income Tax). It is progressive, from 13 to 22%. The latter figure will be if your income exceeds approximately $550,000 per year. But there are various tax deductions.
I live in Belize and we have an agreement with Russia that allows us to enter for 90 days with no visa. Similar to the US visa waiver system. But I'm curious if there is any retirement residency system
How about if you are a pensioner who is over 65 years old and alrrady gets a government Pension.?. However is willing to work in whatever skillset one has.Examples being working on I.B.M. computers, HSE safety building inspections and some Security guard employment.?
those visa conditions don't sound too different from Australia. When I came here in 2009 on a 1 year business visa I applied for a permanent resident visa. During the time of processing the application I was on a temporary resident visa without the right to work, therefore I had to have ways to provide for myself during that time. I needed to undergo a health check, language proficiency, etc. What I didn't have to do is provide knowledge of the history and laws of Australia. That would follow if I ever applied for citizenship. But before I do that I have to apply to retain my German citizenship if I got the Australian one. I'm not ready yet to surrender my German citizenship just to get the Australian one. It's not completely off the table that one day I want to move back to Europe, maybe even Russia?
Thanks Sam for the information. Question. What about retirees getting Social Security from the U.S? Can we become citizens? My check will be higher than minimum wage even after paying the conversion rate.
@SamsRussianAdventures you mention coming to teach english and you say something like tetheral certificate to qualify to teach what is that really called as i cant find any info about it
What if you're retired and just going to live off of your pension? I don't want or need to work... It is my understanding that at 65 years of age you don't have to take the language test.... I have been living in far east Russia for 5 years now on a tourist visa and living off my monthly pensions very comfortably... Really enjoy living and traveling in Russia but I also enjoy my vacations in warmer climates to escape the Russian winter.😂
Yes it would. A lawyer told me it was impossible for me to get a resident visa. Mainly because I'm retired, my age and I'm single. He said the quota board which I need to apply to first and get approved before applying for a resident visa would not even consider me.. Since President Putin's latest decree, I have some hope now, since the USA I think, will certainly be on the approved list of countries coming out this September.. I pay Russian tax on my income from my pension because I am in the country over a certain amount of time during a year plus my property tax and I don't mind paying it.
@@geminiinc1042 Come to Russia and figure it out, there are many ways)) Since Soviet times, we have been living constantly under sanctions that we don't care about)), and at the same time money and goods go back and forth ;)
Under the current government, it is difficult to transfer money to Russia due to sanctions. Most people go to Serbia. Serbia is like little Russia, and also much warmer. Perhaps I will go there myself when I retire. Or, maybe, I'll go to Slovenia. I like how it sounds.
I want to move to Russia. Are there any "immigration companies" who help doing that? I live currently in Canada, and I can work remotley and stay at my current job, but for a short time, maybe 6 months or a year. if there is any immigration company that can help me, please let me know
First, the US - Russia visa allow us to stay there for 184 days each visit. But what is the min wage for Russian? I don't plan on working there, it will be just waste of times. Im just thinking maybe buy a rental property there in st. peters? that is too hard also because there are too many of those apart=hotels already and there are not enough tourist. buy a car and start driving for yandex taxi ? I mean I just don't like to work on a regular schedule Opening a small restaurant is way too much work too.
I can’t tell you where to work or what business to open but as a resident you’ll need to prove each year that you earned the minimum wage for that region. If you’ll work using your car then you’ll need a Russian license as foreign licenses are not accepted for commercial use. If you are coming on a tourist visa and not applying for residency, then you are not allowed to work at all.
At the moment the minimum wage in Russia is about 20000 rubles, 19242 rubles (210.4 dollars) to be exact. The State Duma proposed to increase it to 30000 (328 dollars) from 2025, but there is an opinion, now it is unlikely. Let's see
Who's the bird Sam? She's prekrastnaya (if that is the correct word to use)? ❤❤ Now, I have a question - when applying for a tourist visa, do I have to book the hotel/flight first, before I can apply for the visa?
Americans can get a 3 year tourist visa that allows you to stay for 180 days at a time. I cross the border into Abkhazia every six months, spend the night and come back on my US visa.
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How do you write and say it in Russian…… ‘ je suis R ‘ because they deminosate the Russian people ! And now we have to protected them and maybe this will help and that the Russian people knows that we respect them and that they are lovely and the best singers are of the world !
It has to stop the hysterie and bad talk about Russia !
Gr.
Did i get it right, that i must stay in Russia 3 months in certain area and wait for temporary residency there?
Thanks for giving away my plan, TEFL in Russia. 😜
@@ConorAndersen sorry 🤦🏻♂️ I used to have a language school and we employed teachers from the UK.
Ok so you say that you have to be given visa via some company if you want work visa, but then is it not true that if you go there on holidays and apply to many different jobs with different companies and the one who offer you the job you explaine to them etc and they will agree to sort of get you visa???
If I was 20 yrs younger I'd be there so fast 💯. I love Russia and the russian people
me too
Never to old , it’s easy to get set up here
Buying a house ect
If old I wouldn’t build but buy an existing place and relax
So you love aggression, murdering of children and civilians and a never ending history of dictatorships??????
THAT IS RUSSIA!!!!!!
@@AnthonyZee-g7i It's insanely hard! Why lie?
BS! Many older guys retire overseas. Don't Fidel for excuses you can do it with 50 or even 60!
Do you know how cheap living in Russia is if you aren't in Moscow?
At this point, I am looking to move to Russia (permanently) with my young family from the U.S. I have been learning Russian for almost a year now, and am more than excited to get our new life started.
Must be nice to be a millionaire.
Russia non LGBT. NON amfitamln. Russia tradision cristian. Tradision nafural food.
@@вячеславбалабин-и9в В России запрещена пропаганда ЛГБТ,но такие люди существуют и ведут свою жизнь!Наркоманы тоже есть,но за распространение и торговлю наркотиков можно получить 8 лет тюрьмы.Россия-многоконфессиональная страна!В ней живёт более 190 национальностей.И да!Россия признаёт Бога и семья-это мужчина и женщина
@@Flat_Earth_Sophia what do you need a million dollars for in Russia? 75000 will set you up for life
@@djz8033 In Europe's most expensive country? No way! The Residency Permit alone costs $30,000,000!
I'd advise all people watching Sam... Only listen to him! I've been in Russia almost 20 years and out of all RUclipsrs in Russia he's the only one with true knowledge and experience. Most other bloggers have been here for a year or two and know nothing.
Some recent ones pretend to be experts, kind of like a Lawyer who just graduated 18 months ago
Even if i am not going any where i appreciate your information. Seen other youtubers streaming for 2 hours without saying anything of importance.Nice walking company you have Sam.😉🎉
I appreciate that! It’s the main topic right now! Everyone is cashing in on views! I’m sure they will make a video on these topics tomorrow!!!
Very quiet company, indeed.. I don't think she said a word... My kind of lady!
@@comrade916 😄😄😄
Yes I gave up on the other utuber posting videos every day on the same topic but it all seemed emotional repetition milking the news.
Sam was waiting years to his time gonna come.
(i probably completely f*cked up gramatics here, but i think that is clear, what i wanted to say)
Thanks for another video Sam, I’ll drink my first coffee of the day and watch :)
Enjoy your coffee, hopefully it is useful
Sam: Really appreciate your advice! I am enjoying your videos and I try to get my 17-year-old to watch, a talented cellist at Juilliard and I'm hoping I can convince him to go to Russia and work to get into the Moscow Conservatory.
I know a talented violinist from the St. Petersburg Conservatory in Russia who works in the Guelph Symphony Orchestra in Canada.
There are so many philharmonic societies, concert venues, musical theaters and just theaters, music schools in Moscow and St. Petersburg that your son will find a job without any problems
Fantastic info shared in this video Sam!! You should ALWAYS introduce the Beautiful little birds flittering around you! She looked so shy patient as you yattered into your camera lol.
Hello from Canada!!!
Yes -my thoughts as well, but I didn't know how to say it without sounding rude.
This information is remarkable. I have no clue how I found your site, but I am glad I did. Thank you for sharing this and your other content on Russia!
Michael in Michigan USA.
Watched seven minutes and believe I got the gist of your message. Was very surprised you did not introduce or acknowledge your companion in any way.
As long as you heard the 3 main points:
You must earn the minimum wage and prove that you did once a year
You cannot travel outside of Russia on residency unless you apply for the visa that accompanies it.
The visa that you choose to enter Russia with will determine if you will be able to earn money and if you can leave Russia while you wait your residency permit.
She wasn’t in today’s video with me but she’s been in other videos with me.
@@SamsRussianAdventures after checking, I understand that the minimum income for Moscow is close to 30,000 rubles, and for the next year it is expected to become about 35,000 rubles... My question is this-are interest on deposits in the bank considered income according to the requirements of the law? If you put 5,000,000 rubles in a bank, the interest for 1 year is over 700,000 rubles and without problem covers the necessary minimum income... Or if you buy shares in a Russian company and the annual dividend is say 500,000 rubles, is that considered income? In fact, this is income (and probably should be paid taxes), but is such income accepted under the law?
Of course, everyone will have to work something and earn money, but for a person who has just arrived in the country it will be quite difficult to secure the necessary income in the first year of their stay...
@@m.stefanov According to Article 214 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, when calculating the tax on interest income on deposits, not only bank deposits are taken into account, but also other products from which a citizen receives income in the form of interest. That is, when calculating the taxable base, income from deposits, savings and card accounts, bank cards, etc. is taken into account. Tax is levied on income from deposits both in rubles and in foreign currency.
The calculation is made as follows. The interest income received on all banking instruments for the year is summed up, and the resulting amount is compared with the established limit, depending on the key rate of the Central Bank. If the amount of interest income is less than or equal to the non-taxable income, tax is not levied. If the amount of interest income on all deposits and accounts exceeds the level established by law, personal income tax is paid on the amount in excess of this limit. The tax rate is 13% (or 15% if the citizen's annual income exceeds 5 million rubles). For non-residents - 30%.
p.s
That is, no tax is levied on income of 700 thousand rubles.
@@SamsRussianAdventures as for your companion, I felt a bit uneasy that she didn't get an early introduction/acknowledgement.. regardless, great and useful content, thankyou!
@@SamsRussianAdventures Could you, please, provide more info about "You cannot travel outside of Russia on residency unless you apply for the visa that accompanies it."? What kind of visa you meant? So, you tell that anyone, on actual residency (status approved and someone stays within the country more than 183 days) can't travel outside Russia (i.e. for a 14-days vacation) without a permit?
Hi Sam. Thank you for making things clearer. There is a lot of piggy backing on the internet unfortunately.
I’m sure there will be a new video on other channels tomorrow with this information. The problem is that the people making the content are also in Russia on tourist visa’s and therefor they can copy other people content but they don’t know enough because they are yet to become residents themselves.
Great, thanks for the further practical update!
Hey Sam maybe you could make a video on books or other RUclips channels for people to learn Russian history and language so people can study before they come . Is there a place for foreigners to go to learn Russian language, history and rules/laws in Russia ?
Cheers Sam. Great video. I'm English and been in Russia since 2006. Me and my wife (she's a journalist for Komsersant) were discussing this new decree. Although we think it's true, it does serve more as a PR stunt. It's great that those entering can get temporary residency, but what will all these people do? Teach English in some language school? Outside that, many would need to learn at least B2 level Russian fast, and their salary won't necessarily be more than 150k a month (in Moscow)...at a push. I think many are mistaken in the belief that coming to Russia will signify an easy alternative. Actually, unlike yourself, me, and a handful of others, most Westerners don't last longer than 2 years here. I love the idea of people with shared values coming here but to do what?
To do what?!) To live,a good life.150k rubs, more then 3000k dollars in Canada.
@ell-rey762 it's actually just over 2000 Canadian dollars. We'll look at the basics and let's assume some westener comes and is on 150k Rubles a month (In smaller towns, you'd be lucky to get 80k) working at a language school. (Assuming they don't provide you with accommodation)
- rent in Moscow right now for a two room flat: approx 60k
- utilities per month 5k
- Food per month 20k
- Going out per month: 20k minimum
- Bits and bobs like clothes, filling your flat, transport: 15k a month
So 120k a month. Good luck saving up for a deposit on a house/flat/car, going on holiday, investing into a business. If you're happy with a very simple life, then no problem. If you want a bit more in Russia: to have a flat (not in a scummy area with alco neighbours), build a dacha (Plus a car to get there with), to afford better shops, then you are doing well on 300k a month. Never met anyone working for a school or standard company on that salary... in Moscow. You'd have to open your own business.
@@wellardme funny
@@ell-rey762 or you can try Kiev 😉
@@ell-rey762 or you can try Kiev 😉
В России на 5 тыс € можно жить пол года)))приезжайте дорогие иностранцы!
I'm here and your calculation is fair in Kazan it's less.
Thank you for the invite 😊
In Australia Queensland you can live with 30K AUD the whole year if you have own home. The average salary is 80K AUD a year. Beautiful and sunny weather the whole year through, good food, beaches and ocean in your doorstep and beautiful countryside. Negative: stupid government, high tax if you earn too much, expensive property.
Можно и год неплохо жить с такой сумой .
@@jeanvonbarberode2377and spiders?..😅
Thanks for clearing that up sam!
I think these things are important. They'll be on the other youtuber's videos tomorrow!!!!!
Absolutely they are! I can't wait for your next video!
Hi Sam, another great, imformative video, Thanks.
one scenario that none of the the youtubers cover is those who wish to retire in Russia. As tou know, in the UK a private pension can be taken at the age of 55. In this video you state that you need to prove your income (earned in Russia) each year. However, a retiree will have no internal income, just external investment. How does this work with regard with the new 3 year residential visa?
another scenario is:
If a 62 year old arrives in Russia on a spouse visa, then applies for the 3 year residential visa and gets it (without needing the knowledge of Rissian and Russian history eaxm). after the 3 years they will be 65, where the knowledge of Rissian and Russian history is not required. would there be any problems in applying for perminant residency after the 3 year residential visa?
keep the great videos coming
👍👍👍
great question sure hope someone answers this
In Russia, there is a funded pension, every year the employer pays contributions to the pension fund. The more a person earns during his life and the longer he works, the higher the pension. If you move to Russia at retirement age, you will not receive a full pension, because you do not have pension experience in Russia. You will receive a minimum pension of about 80 dollars a month. Russians themselves do not count on a pension, because the situation in the country is changing too quickly and money is depreciating. They prefer to invest money in real estate so that in retirement they can live on the money from renting real estate.
@@firegirl24 he's talking about collecting a UK pension not a Russian pension.
The BIG question is how do you get your western pension into Russia with the sanctions?
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This was very useful. The Russian Visa centre in London is unable to give advice on the complicated Visa system Russia has. I am one of those that always falls foul of rules and regulations. I like to talk to someone!
I got the same ignorance + attitude from another Russian embassy 😂
What's up with lady walking next to you? Lady, blink twice if he is holding you hostage.
Haha we are dating!
@@SamsRussianAdventures aah ❤
Good luck with your new Doris Sam….and thanks for clarifying the changes to the visa as a lot of people thinking about moving could of fallen foul and got screwed 👍👍👍
She deserves a nice meal just for putting up with you😂
😂😅
Brilliant video 👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
Hi from Canadian West Coast - thanks for your information and for various comments of readers under video, too. You could make a video for "retired" people. You told a good information for tourists or workers … , but what is a sound solution for retired people who could buy something and put some money to the bank?
Thanks Sam for very important information about categories of Russian visas and further possibilities,its annoying to see people asking you personal questions..
The author mentions that you must earn at least the minimum wage in Russia. It is worth saying that this is a very small amount of money: as of August 2024, the minimum wage in Russia is 19,242 rubles per month (US $211). Regional authorities have the right to increase the minimum wage, but the maximum that exists in Russia is the Moscow minimum wage - 29,389 rubles per month (US $322).
Now I see that it's Парк Дружбы, haven't been there for ages
Sam is giving valuable tips how to approach immigration issue. Finding employment is very sustainable option unless you're wealthy and be able to stay months in Russia.
Thank you, Bro this was very insightfull and a big help for us wanting to come to Russia . Especially the link for a job search .bless u bro.
Thank you Sam! I'm glad I found your channel. ❤
I'm so glad! Thank you 🙏
great vid! thanks for the info!
btw, you could make a video, how you came to russia and got your permanent resedancy...if not already done
This is why I put your channel and others like it in the video I made. I don't live in Russia and do not have all the relevant information
You made a video? I’ll check it out mate.
Big up Sam! This is very helpful and all things I'll take into consideration before actually moving, learning Russian has been fun in the mean time I must say...
Also learn about Russia from a wide variety of news sources. Leaving out those from the Russian government.
@@christopheredwards7846 Unfortunately the British press the most Russophobic on Earth! But yes I learn from even American and British sources, I'm a contrarian to be honest and hate their bias....
Really appreciate what you are doing Sam. I've been interested in Russia for a long time but never thought I would actually want to move there. Now that may still not happen but what I am most interested in right now is if there is a medical visa or some type of medical "asylum"? I live in NZ - right in the bush away from everyone - and I have a pacemaker that needs the battery replacing in a couple of years. Unfortunately the medical system here is not trustworthy and has fallen apart after the big con and all the blood is tainted with you know what...if I have a bleed during the operation and need blood this is what I will get. I know this situation does not exist in Russia as the Sputnik V was not gmo. Now I realise I would have to pay for this myself and that is fine and worth it, I am a pensioner and have saved some money. Now I can probably find this out in other ways but I thought I would just ask you first if you dont mind as you have been so good as to put yourself forward. It would also be great to see Russia and find out if it is the place for me at the same time as I have been virtually everywhere else and was sure NZ was where I would stay and not travel any more, but as you know the west has gone mad and it is only going to get worse IMO. I really appreciate anything you can find out. Good on ya mate as we say here!
Do you know about the government there?
Hi Sam . Thank you for the info 😊
Top bloke ❤
Russian immigration can be quite complicated. Spent 8 years there on student and work visas. The problem with going to Russia permanently right now is that it's kinda one-way ticket. Living there may cause serious problems with your own government. The Russians were as good as gold to me, but the US customs interrogated me when I returned from finishing my master's degree at The Higher School of Economics in Moscow in the summer of 2023. I had little money left after finishing my studies and finding a job there was difficult, even after 5 years working as a licensed TEFL teacher. TEFL jobs pay very little in many cases, but they are enjoyable. I loved my students. Also, if you're a US citizen you'll have difficulty opening a crypto currency account for exchanging your dollars into Rubles thanks to the US govt. Russia is an awesome place to live, but it takes extra care and planning, especially now to go there in the right way and build a good life. You must absolutely learn Russian and use it everyday if you want to live there.
"Park of friendship" , love that..
Great info.. Personally, I would skip the temp visa altogether and go directly to the Russian Golden Visa.. Invest a few hundred thousand dollars in property and presto.... A PR without all the hassle. Yes, it's a bit costly but if you don't have a few hundred thousand dollars in the bank, you shouldn't be thinking about emigrating in the first place.
Disagree, it's always better to "do a reconnaissance" first which the temp visa will be good for.
Very informative and important information for us! Thanks Sam.
I just want to visit for a couple of weeks . 😊
За это время узнай какую работы по своей специальности ты мог бы получить в России. так, для общего ознакомления. Ну и бытовые вопросы, цена жилья, продуктов, коммунальные услуги и проезд в транспорте.
They simply made temporary residence easier. No language tests or quotas are required anymore. Temporary residence offers some advantages. You can start a business or do anything you want for 3 years in Russia. After 3 years you will have to leave or apply for permanent residence. Temporary residence cannot be extended. This is a one-time event.
There is 1 big minus onTRP. You can work and live (officially)only that region where you applied TRP.
@@Bualoy72 They cancelled quotas. It was before like a week ago. Now you are free like a bird. Just apply.
@@Guelph4840 I'm Indian, can I visit Russia (15 days free stay) and apply for TRP within 15 days?
@@commonman2806 I'm not sure. I'm talking about the new presidential decree No. 702. There is little information about it yet. Apparently a list of countries is attached. It hasn't been published yet.
You forgot to tell about the health check. They need to know you're not bringing along pesky viruses within you.
I’ve already spoken about it before. I just wanted to mention things that others have missed.
Good advice! Much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
What a wonderfully concise and informative video, Sam! Thanks so much. This info is going to help a TON of people to keep themselves within the rules of the Russian government.
Good informative advice; thanks for posting
Glad it was helpful!
Also Sam, Americans can get a 3 year tourist visa that allows them to stay 6 months out of the year. The amount of money needed to prove income is only 200,000 rubles in your bank account every year.
Sure, but they can’t work while here
@@SamsRussianAdventures That's a measly 2500.00. I'll bring more than that to start. Plus, travel back to the US and bring more if needed during this time while waiting on the P. residency. Why will a US passport not allow you out of the country, while you wait on your P. R card?
Also. the main issue is proof of income and if you have it to show and figure out a way to get it here then that is the hurdle. After money transfers you will pay fees from 3 different banks and it won't be easy. Most Americans who are close to retirement can do it easily. My issue is why you say, You must have a travel Visa. Why would I need it if I have a US passport or if anyone has their own? Curious how that works. Once you have the temp visa you should be able to leave with your passport of origins and come back on your Temp R.. Right? All this while you wait on a permanent residency card. Thanks for any info.
@@kennethirinas1596so you are required to be in the country atleast 183 days a year with the TRP. If you’re not in the country 183 days of the year they can cancel your TRP. When you have a TRP you are locked to that region of Russia. So you must pick your region wisely. For me, I applied for my PRP (permanent residence) after 9 months of having the TRP. To come in to the country you have to get the travel visa, which is basicallly like a sticker in your passport that allows you to be in Russia. Americans are able to get 3 years travel visas where you can be in Russia for 6 months maximum a year. Yes the American passport allows us to travel to many places freely but Russia isn’t one of those countries.
@@SamsRussianAdventurescorrect, I’m just stating the 200,000 is what is required to prove you have while on the TRP.
@@kennethirinas1596 think about it like this, could you travel to Russia now without a visa? No! So when you get residency it is an internal document. The visa allows you to leave Russia and to return. Once you receive residency then you ask for them to make a visa which allows travel. With regards to proof of income, it must be money earned inside of Russia, not money brought from another country.
Thank you 🤩
Very informative talk sam
Glad you liked it! Thanks 🙏
I'm curious about how useful being a native English speaker is if the only Russian you know is Gras Vitas, Dobry Den, Spacibo etc ?
You don’t speak Russian in the classroom! Only English! They’ll guide you about how to teach.
Really. Well I in for sure.
Sound interesting, I wonder about the exposure of a Scottish accent to these English schools? The saying goes, you thought you learn’t English until you met a Scotsman. Great video I had no idea that the residence permit views you parity any citizen in that require permission to travel outside Russia. I would have thought that your native passport was satisfactory means of travel and that wouldn’t impede upon the residence permit, but, that isn’t the situation. Many thanks Sam.
What is Gras Vitas?
@@k1ssulja I think it’s just a typo, he meant hello
I'm an English teacher (and a native speaker) and I travel between the US and Russia. I can tell you, no Russian schools want to give out work visas to a foreigner. No one is willing to take on the legal responsibility of employing a foreigner and there are too many fees making it unprofitable to hire a foreign worker. New immigration laws have made this path essentially unfeasible. Maybe a state school will hire you, and you will earn three kopeks and commute two hours to work every day. The only way is to have at least a masters degrees in philology, speak Russian already, and try to get hired at a state university. Congratulations to the six native English-speaking Westerners who get that job.
I'm not trying to be a wet blanket or nay-sayer. This is simply the reality. You need to be prepared for a long journey before you can just waltz into Russia.
If you're looking for a work visa, you need to be an experienced engineer or construction worker (or some other skilled and necessary "hard" laborer) who already speaks Russian fluently.
If you want to be a normal English teacher, you must have residency FIRST, speak Russian, live there full time, then they may hire you.
I sincerely wish you all luck and hope to see you in Russia one day soon. It truly is a wonderful country with significant pros and cons. You need to experience it as a tourist for a long time before you know whether or not you will actually like it there.
Remember, you should not move because you are running away from something (distasteful politics, downturned economics, etc.) That is selfish and egoistic and you will likely hate your new home as much as you hate your old one. You should only move because you are running TOWARD something that you love and cherish and wish to give your life to. Don't be that Californian who moves to Texas and brings their California attitude with them.
Pass through the stages of culture shock, as follows:
1. "Everything is better here! Yay!! I'm delusional!" (1 week to 1 month)
2. "Everything sucks here! These people and this system are so annoying!" (2 - 6 weeks)
3. "Everything is overall the same here. Eh." (1 - 6 months)
4. "Now I objectively know what is the same and what is different and I have reflected on myself and know my true preferences." (6 months to a year).
I used to own a language school and can tell you that all the people we employed did not have residency. I also know quite a few teachers and none of them have residency. I also found a job for an American subscriber in the summer, she’ll be working as a teacher in a private school!!!!
Russian public schools won't. They require local diplomas. It's OK. You can be a private teacher for dedicated students who want to learn real English, not the one they teach in their public schools, businessmen or whoever. I know that because I used to be a Russian English teacher myself until I immigrated to Canada. I graduated their University where I learnt British-like English stuff. It was 100 years outdated.
@@SamsRussianAdventures I really think that Russia does want English teachers that are NES, the school that I work at, I'm the only NES. They had more but they all left either during vid19 or feb 22' for those reasons. I actually want to leave this school because it's too icy here in this city for me and I broke my wrist in April.
The difficult thing is people come to Russia on a tourist visa but they can't change tourist visas to work visas, I first arrived on a tourist visa, got a job then had to go all the way back to USA to get the stupid work visa, it cost a lot of money which I didn't really expect to have to pay for all that at the time. People really need to know these things especially if they come from USA!
My last trip back took me 4 freakin days in airports to get back to Siberia, plus I was held at Moscow immigration for 6 hours. It was pretty bad. I hope that people know that trying to be in Russia is not easy at all and if they really want it they need to prepare for a huge headache of bureaucracy.
I don't know if you will read this whole message, sorry for the length but I am really curious if I could get the TRP while I'm on a work visa already here? I am really hating that I'm tied to my job at this place and want to go to a city in the South.
Вам надо докторскую написать на эту тему!!! Начало вы уже написали здесь 😂😂😂
@@SamsRussianAdventures That's great to hear! I'm glad it's working out for the people you know. I suppose we simply have different experiences. I have seen that being a private tutor on a residency visa is really the only realistic option. But if you have seen and hired foreign teachers at schools, that's great! Thanks for helping people who want to experience Russian life!
Thanks for this. Quality informative content as always.
Nice explanation, nice park, nice girl. English teacher sounds great from the way you described it.
I used to own a language school here in Russia
@@SamsRussianAdventures So your'e the boss. Maybe you can make a good business with\on immigrants as soon as they come in numbers. win-win.
Great explaining but it looks awkward when you walk with somebody without introducing her.
She’s been in other videos
my first thought too...
Про работу учителем английского (или другого языка). А ведь в 19м веке такое было, тогда французы массово приезжали в Россию и работали учителями французского языка, фехтования, поварами....
Тогда ехали все кому не лень . Начиная со времен Алексея Михайловича , отца Петра Великого . Англичане , шведы , датчане , шотландцы .. В том числе - убегали от правосудия в своих странах , чтобы начать новую жизнь в "Тартарии" .
@@amare_naturam да, вроде еще при Иване Грозном, во время Ливонской войны ехали немцы в Россию.
Они ж ни где попало работали, а у богачей. Богачи теперь сами могут послать своих детей учиться заграницу. Так что учитель английского языка в современной России с ее теперешними антизападными установками - почти что дохлый номер.
That's a beautiful and very clean park!
I suggest Sam to become the King of the Great Bretain, Samuel I.
Traitors need not apply.
On my way!!! ❤️
Тема прогулки молча идущей рядом женщины не раскрыта.
Gentlemen doesn't discuss this...
Русские спецагенты взяли Сэма на поруки. Молчаливые. 😂😂😂
When filming in locations where there are lots of children it is probably wise to have a female companion.
Это говорит о том , что она умна и не пытается вставить свои "5 копеек" ..
(y) 😂😂
What excellent information Sam! Thank you for clearing up this. But what if you are self-employed? Is there a way specifically for this option?
If you are self employed then you can be self employed under the residency permit but there is no visa that will allow self employment. So you can come as a tourist and apply for residency and then open a company. If you are self employed and your company is not in Russia then you can seek legal advice about paying taxes etc or just keep quiet about it. If your business is in Russia then you can use that as proof of earnings. If you would like legal advice then ask here and they’ll answer for free. forms.gle/cyx4ah2F1BN3geQB7
@@SamsRussianAdventures Excellent! Thank you Sam. So you don't need a separate Work Permit once you've got the 3 year Residency then? We are so excited about this change!
@@TheCrystalSurfer residency allows you to work or open a business. Nothing else is required.
Hi Sam, Thank you for this timely update. Regarding that lovely lady walking alongside you, have you given us a glimpse of the future Mrs Sam's Russian Adventures? Cheers from OZ mate.
Very good to hear all this. What about having proof of a pension? Enough to satisfy the earnings requirement?
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If I was younger I would definitely do it, must be some awesome opportunities for Westerners there.
Of course it becomes more difficult, the older we become.
Sam this was extremely helpful information, is that ludmilla with you?
We are dating!!!!
@SamsRussianAdventures that's great!!! I'm so glad you have found someone...there's hope for me hahaha
@@SamsRussianAdventurescongratulations.
Beautiful woman walking with you. Treat her well.
I’ve hired an immigration attorney.
thank you ❤️
Haha beautiful in the outside does not mean beautiful on the inside
This is great info, thank you 🙂🇷🇺🙏
Any minute now you’re going to be polite and introduce your friend that is accompanying you.
For 11 years, I haven't found a company willing to process a work Visa. Well one in Yakutsk as a teacher. Even well known companies off hh don't want the hassle. I've been working for Russian companies remotely for 5 years, they're allergic to work visas
Hi mate, thanks for the feedback. I think it’s difficult. The only people who I know that came to work in Russia apart from teachers, would come to work for a western company who had offices in Russia
Thank you bro
Good job Sam. I'll be waiting for an update when the new guidelines that hopefully are complete when they come out in September. A very close friend; who still has her Russian citizenship, has just come back to the states after purchasing an apartment in a city there.
i will go back soon and try to talk to that lawyer from igor video
It is easier for them to come on a tourist visa and apply for temporary residence. A tourist visa to Russia is not strictly tourist but multifunctional. Although any visa is suitable for applying for temporary residence upon arrival in Russia.
100% as long as they are aware that they won’t be able to work in Russia until the residency is ready.
@@SamsRussianAdventures you can always volunteer. That's what I do for an English school to keep busy..I have met the most amazing people by volunteering.
@@floydreed9997 sure, though volunteering can also be seen as bending the rules as it’s not something that tourists do. Volunteer’s come to Russia on humanitarian visas.
@@SamsRussianAdventures I'm Indian, can I visit Russia (15 days free stay) and apply for TRP within 15 days?
@@commonman2806 we don’t know the list of countries who’s citizens are able to apply for residency. But 15 days is a very short period.
Sam, once again you are full of very useful information for me. This is stuff my Russian fiancé didn't even know. She was under the impression that once we got married' and then applied for this residency. of course with my paperwork. that I would automatically be given it. It's never as easy as it sounds, Thankyou so very much for alerting me to this Sam. I am going to get on WhatsApp right now and tell her she got it wrong. Dear brother I am so glad that you are at fault for our first fight. HAHAHAHA. Thanks for your great insight Sam. I love your channel.
Haha they are relaxing the rules now so it will be much easier to become a resident.
Where is the restaurant in Vladimir you were showing?
We decided to go to Burger King. It’s in the center of Vladimir. I’ve filmed in there a few times in the past
People in India and Pakistan have already sold their kidneys and are patiently waiting for the Russians to annouce the countries that are eligible to enter or make a bee line infront of their embassy. And here you say, if you have to come on some visa and then apply for a RP. Lucky I came across your channel. Thank you for the good info.
Residency is something that is applied for from within Russia. Many who made videos about this topic have never been residents themselves and so they don’t know to say this information.
That would be nice if you make a video from John Kopiski farm in Vladimir Region.
What happened to the list of countries eligible for the new residency law? It was supposed to be out September 1st.
Very nice man! You are
Thanks ☺️
Can you use savings as a proof of income? Do you know how much russia charges for the travel visa to leave? Thank you for your time.x
The travel visa is either free or there may be a minimum charge to make it. As soon as you get residency just ask them to make one for you. As regards to the income, you need to earn the money in Russia. You can put your savings into a Russian bank account and the interest is counted as earning money.
Arrr i like your thinking sir!! Thank you for helping people navigate these waters. Im a Britt too and for my sins been in Bulgaria for 12 yrs so really kinda understand red tape and tunnels under and around lol.x
Goog information sam Thanku 👍
how can one teach english without knowing russian? the site is in russian also thanks for anymore info
Just change the site into English on settings. Most browsers will translate the site automatically. Russian is rarely spoken in the classroom when teaching English.
You just need to know how to teach English in general. You don't need to know Russian at all. Education is needed.
I often wonder how to teach in the first place, just because you are a native of language do not qualify you as a teacher. There are horror stories about native English teachers in Russia teaching at the big languages schools where the students can't pass the TOEFL exam, or they are not allowed to even take the exam because the school knows that they are not ready for examination yet.
@@K2teknik. I ran a language school and I agree with you. It’s very difficult to teach people to teach.
I wonder how it works for us Serbs, since we don't need visa to enter Russia...🤔
Can you share any details about the new Shared Values Visa Sam? Launched in September 2024.
This is the shared values visa. It’s residency in Russia.
Thanks for all the good info and efforts Sam. But what about someone that wants the residency visas who doesn't need to work because they're already set financially from savings and investments? Do they still have to prove they're earning money? I know you mentioned dividends.
@@user-xg6yc8ho3w sure, you can put money into a Russian bank and live off the interest, you just need to show that you have a source of income from within Russia.
What about if you want to retire,buy a house and be self funded by your superannuation in Russia?
Thank you Sam. But how are the rules when you are older and you are not going to work anymore. I know it is difficult to get your pension in Russia, but what if you are able to buy some property and make some money by offering housing? Would that count as making a living and being able to support yourself?
If you are over 65 then you are classed as a pensioner and not required to work. If you rent out property then it’s classed as earning money so that counts. You’ll probably need to pay tax on your earnings.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Thank you! I am 62 now but that would be the plan that I have. And paying taxes on your income is fine, that is what it is here too, and well around 50% which I consider quite insane...Wonderful you answered my question! I am sure there are more elder people like me wondering. I started learning the language several months ago because I consider that to be very important. All the best to you!
@@marvelenia6702, в России за сдачу недвижимость налоги можно не платить.
Налоги от прибыли на сдачу недвижимость считается с договора аренды на 12 месяцев и больше, а если вы сделали на 11 месяцев и потом его продлили ещё на 11 месяцев то налог платить ненужно. Это способ законный и в России все так делают.
@@marvelenia6702 In Russia, you will pay personal income tax at 13% of the total income received for rent during the year. By paying personal income tax, you are entitled to a tax deduction, e.g. for medical treatment or education, sale of the apartment and other expenses.
If you rent out apartments, you must pay НДФЛ (Personal Income Tax). It is progressive, from 13 to 22%. The latter figure will be if your income exceeds approximately $550,000 per year. But there are various tax deductions.
I live in Belize and we have an agreement with Russia that allows us to enter for 90 days with no visa. Similar to the US visa waiver system.
But I'm curious if there is any retirement residency system
If you are over 65 then you don’t need to take the residency exam. Ask your question here and you’ll get the best answer. forms.gle/cyx4ah2F1BN3geQB7
How about if you are a pensioner who is over 65 years old and alrrady gets a government Pension.?.
However is willing to work in whatever skillset one has.Examples being working on I.B.M. computers, HSE safety building inspections and some Security guard employment.?
If you have a pension, the current rules mean that you just need to prove that you are receiving a pension and you will not be required to work
What is the minimum requirement of teaching hours required for a school to give you a visa invitation?
those visa conditions don't sound too different from Australia. When I came here in 2009 on a 1 year business visa I applied for a permanent resident visa. During the time of processing the application I was on a temporary resident visa without the right to work, therefore I had to have ways to provide for myself during that time. I needed to undergo a health check, language proficiency, etc. What I didn't have to do is provide knowledge of the history and laws of Australia. That would follow if I ever applied for citizenship. But before I do that I have to apply to retain my German citizenship if I got the Australian one. I'm not ready yet to surrender my German citizenship just to get the Australian one. It's not completely off the table that one day I want to move back to Europe, maybe even Russia?
Thanks Sam for the information. Question. What about retirees getting Social Security from the U.S? Can we become citizens? My check will be higher than minimum wage even after paying the conversion rate.
Who is your lovely walking companion, Sam?
apparently, She..
@SamsRussianAdventures you mention coming to teach english and you say something like tetheral certificate to qualify to teach what is that really called as i cant find any info about it
@@philoffhistree6700 tefl
Pretty complicated visa situation.
What if you're retired and just going to live off of your pension? I don't want or need to work... It is my understanding that at 65 years of age you don't have to take the language test.... I have been living in far east Russia for 5 years now on a tourist visa and living off my monthly pensions very comfortably... Really enjoy living and traveling in Russia but I also enjoy my vacations in warmer climates to escape the Russian winter.😂
Hi mate, yes if you are over 65 then you don’t need to take the test! Get yourself the residency permit! It will make your life easier.
Yes it would. A lawyer told me it was impossible for me to get a resident visa. Mainly because I'm retired, my age and I'm single. He said the quota board which I need to apply to first and get approved before applying for a resident visa would not even consider me.. Since President Putin's latest decree, I have some hope now, since the USA I think, will certainly be on the approved list of countries coming out this September.. I pay Russian tax on my income from my pension because I am in the country over a certain amount of time during a year plus my property tax and I don't mind paying it.
@@floydreed9997 how do you get your pension into Russia with sanctions?
@@geminiinc1042
Come to Russia and figure it out, there are many ways))
Since Soviet times, we have been living constantly under sanctions that we don't care about)), and at the same time money and goods go back and forth ;)
Under the current government, it is difficult to transfer money to Russia due to sanctions. Most people go to Serbia. Serbia is like little Russia, and also much warmer. Perhaps I will go there myself when I retire. Or, maybe, I'll go to Slovenia. I like how it sounds.
Thanks God for taking me here. Sir do you live in Moscow ?
❤❤❤
I want to move to Russia. Are there any "immigration companies" who help doing that?
I live currently in Canada, and I can work remotley and stay at my current job, but for a short time, maybe 6 months or a year.
if there is any immigration company that can help me, please let me know
Sure, you can write your question here and they’ll help. forms.gle/cyx4ah2F1BN3geQB7
First, the US - Russia visa allow us to stay there for 184 days each visit. But what is the min wage for Russian? I don't plan on working there, it will be just waste of times. Im just thinking maybe buy a rental property there in st. peters? that is too hard also because there are too many of those apart=hotels already and there are not enough tourist. buy a car and start driving for yandex taxi ? I mean I just don't like to work on a regular schedule Opening a small restaurant is way too much work too.
I can’t tell you where to work or what business to open but as a resident you’ll need to prove each year that you earned the minimum wage for that region. If you’ll work using your car then you’ll need a Russian license as foreign licenses are not accepted for commercial use. If you are coming on a tourist visa and not applying for residency, then you are not allowed to work at all.
At the moment the minimum wage in Russia is about 20000 rubles, 19242 rubles (210.4 dollars) to be exact. The State Duma proposed to increase it to 30000 (328 dollars) from 2025, but there is an opinion, now it is unlikely. Let's see
Hey Sam, just wanted to ask what your view is on the Shared Value Visa ??
@@pierrerossouw7035 I think it’s good but people should travel here first before deciding to move
Thx Sam. Hard to save earning $1000/mo. Any companies that hire aviation English teachers for higher pay?😮
If you have a teaching degree then the pay is hiigher. That’s why I say to use it as a stepping stone because the benefits are good
Jobs in Russia pay $100, not $1,000.
Who's the bird Sam?
She's prekrastnaya (if that is the correct word to use)? ❤❤
Now, I have a question - when applying for a tourist visa, do I have to book the hotel/flight first, before I can apply for the visa?
Americans can get a 3 year tourist visa that allows you to stay for 180 days at a time. I cross the border into Abkhazia every six months, spend the night and come back on my US visa.
Yes, but you cannot work in Russia. But it’s interesting that you can just go to Abkhazia. 👍
@@SamsRussianAdventures Yeah it counts as a border crossing since it is a separate country.