TRP with and without a Quota

Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) Quota in the Moscow Region (MO) in 2026.

 

The process for obtaining a TRP quota in Moscow and the Moscow Region (MO) in 2026 is described in the article below. Why is a temporary residence permit quota needed, and who is eligible for it? Our company offers assistance and support in obtaining a temporary residence permit quota in the Moscow Region. We provide high-quality and fast service for busy people who cannot afford to wait in lines or spend their time filling out applications.

The Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) quota is a familiar term for every foreigner beginning the process of applying for a TRP.

Obtaining a TRP through the quota, the TRP quota itself, or simply obtaining a TRP without the quota—this is the next question facing every foreign citizen who has decided to legally settle in the Russian Federation.  Let’s try to figure out who actually needs a temporary residence permit quota and who doesn’t.

The cost of obtaining a temporary residence permit quota

 

The temporary residence permit quota in Moscow and the Moscow Region.

Temporary residence permits are allocated to distribute migrant flows to regions with low population density. Accordingly, the quota for temporary residence permits in Moscow in 2026 will not exceed 2,000 permits per year, while the Moscow Region has allocated 8,500 permits. As practice shows, the number of applicants seeking a temporary residence permit quota in Moscow or the Moscow Region (MO) far exceeds the available quota. Each constituent entity of the Russian Federation independently regulates the distribution of quotas, the necessary criteria, and required documents, selecting the specialists it needs from among the applicants. The law does not specify precise grounds for granting a quota, so each region sets its own criteria for selecting applicants. In Moscow and the Moscow Region (MO), a commission has been established for this process to review applications from foreign citizens and decide whether to grant or deny a TPR (Temporary Residence Permit) quota.

The 2026 TRP quota is significantly lower than in previous years. In recent years, the TRP quota in Moscow and the Moscow Region has been sharply reduced. Accordingly, all interested parties wishing to obtain a TRP quota in 2026 should prepare in advance and submit their applications. As was the case last year, the 2026 quotas will primarily be allocated to CIS citizens and former compatriots, who will have an advantage in this regard compared to all other foreign nationals. And let’s not forget Ukrainian citizens, who receive 60% of all allocated quotas.

General criteria for selecting quota applicants may include age, knowledge of the Russian language, and education. At the same time, each region may require specialists in specific fields, in which case special attention is paid to the applicant’s profession and whether they are employed in that profession at the time of application. For example, when comparing quota allocations in the Tver Region and in Moscow, the Tver Region places greater emphasis on candidates in blue-collar professions, while Moscow prioritizes candidates with skills in management, engineering, and education. You can assess your chances of receiving a quota by contacting your local Employment Center to find out which professionals the region currently needs most. If you have a profession and work experience that the region needs, and you understand that you can be of use to the region, your chances will undoubtedly increase.

Application for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) Quota

TRP Quota for EAEU Citizens in 2026

As with citizens of all other countries, the TRP quota for EAEU citizens will be allocated on the same basis as for other CIS citizens. In other words, CIS citizens have more advantages than citizens of non-CIS countries, primarily because Russia shares a common history with CIS citizens, and applicants for the Temporary Residence Permit quota do not face language barriers and have an understanding of Russian culture. All of this provides significant advantages when submitting documents for the Temporary Residence Permit quota. As for EAEU citizens, their advantage over CIS citizens is that special migration regulations apply to them, which ease restrictions and extend the duration of their stay in Russia.

 

Obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) Without a Quota

The process through which a foreign national begins to enjoy certain rights and opportunities is the acquisition of a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP). Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria are entitled to obtain a TRP without a quota.

The following may serve as grounds for obtaining a TRP without a quota:

Obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) without a quota—in the case of applying for a TRP based on marriage to a Russian citizen holding a valid domestic passport  

Obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) without a quota—for minor children and legally incapacitated foreign nationals whose parents or guardians have obtained a TRP

Obtaining a temporary residence permit (TRP) without a quota—foreign citizens who held Soviet citizenship and received their education in Russia

Obtaining a temporary residence permit (TRP) without a quota—citizens of Ukraine who have been granted temporary asylum or refugee status in Russia

Obtaining a temporary residence permit (TRP) without a quota—if a foreign citizen is serving in the Russian Armed Forces

Obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) without a quota—for citizens of the United States, Europe, and other Western countries

Obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) without a quota—for international students enrolled in full-time programs at Russian universities

If you do not meet any of the criteria listed above, you will need a TRP quota to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit.

Additional information for those obtaining a TRP through the general procedure

What is a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)?

Obtaining a TRP (for educational purposes)

Obtaining a TRP for citizens of Europe and the U.S.

TRP through marriage

TRP through the Talent Visa

Processing times for a TRP 

TRP application

Employment contract for obtaining a TRP 

Obtaining an application receipt for a TRP 

Documents required for a TRP 

After obtaining a TRP

Temporary Residence Permit Notification

Cancellation of a Temporary Residence Permit

Temporary Residence Permit Visa

 

The specialists at Vorota Goroda will help you identify the grounds for obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit or organize the submission of documents for a quota in Moscow and the Moscow Region. We provide comprehensive support from the day you enter the Russian Federation until you receive your TRP status. You can contact us for a one-time consultation or for a comprehensive quota application service. Schedule a consultation and visit our office.