The legal status of foreigners staying on the territory of Russia is regulated by the Federal Law “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation”. This legislative act also establishes the rules for registration at the place of residence, which differ for non-residents.
Registration rights of foreign citizens
Foreign citizens have the right to independently choose their place of stay, but must register for migration with the Federal Migration Service at this address within 3 days after arriving in the Russian Federation. For them, the term “place of residence” is interpreted by the legislation as a dwelling that is not the place of residence of a foreign citizen, or other premises (hotel, boarding house, etc.) in which this citizen is located and is subject to registration.
If you are the tenant or owner of this apartment, the legislation does not provide for temporary registration of a foreigner in it - he can only be registered at the place of stay at this address.
How can a foreigner register
To register, a foreign citizen is required to fill out a unified notification form, attach a migration card and a copy of the passport to it. In addition to information about the foreign citizen himself, the notification contains information about the receiving party. This is your last name, first name and patronymic, as well as the address at which the apartment is located, where the foreigner will live. You, as the receiving party, must confirm the information specified in the notification with your personal consent with the presentation of your passport. The consent of the rest of your family members living in this apartment is not required.
Registration can be issued only if a foreigner permanently resides in the territory of the Russian Federation, having a residence permit or a permit for temporary registration. And, if you want to register a foreigner in your apartment, where you live under a social contract, he must have the right to use it, for example, like a member of his family living with the tenant. In this case, you need to obtain a written consent to live together with a foreigner from all other members of your family. Including those who are absent at the moment, as well as the landlord, which is the municipality.
When you are the owner of an apartment, a registration permit can also be obtained from the migration registration authorities at the location of the apartment. In this case, the foreigner can be registered as a temporary resident. In this case, along with the application, you must present the passport of a foreign citizen and yours, his residence permit or temporary residence permit, as well as documents confirming your ownership of the apartment.
