The Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Italy has reminded compatriots living in Italy to prepare carefully before considering voluntary resettlement to Russia. The reminder concerns the State Programme for Assisting the Voluntary Resettlement in the Russian Federation of Compatriots Living Abroad. In 2026, the programme marks its 20th year. This is a preparation reminder, not an announcement of new rules, quotas or filing deadlines. The Embassy’s message focuses on choosing a destination region, checking that region’s conditions and clarifying how documents issued in Italy must be prepared. It also advises families to assess practical settlement issues well before a move.

Who the reminder concerns

The guidance is for compatriots residing in Italy who are considering participation in Russia’s voluntary resettlement programme. The Consular Section is the part of an embassy that deals with consular matters. In this case, the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Italy has highlighted points to review before relocation.

The notice does not set out eligibility criteria, application stages, filing dates or a place for submitting an application. It also does not state which citizenships are covered, whether there are fees, or how long a process may take. These points must be confirmed with the Russian Embassy or Consulate in Italy, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), or the authority for the intended region.

Before entry: select a Russian region first

The first practical step is to identify the Russian federal subject—the region—where you may want to settle. Regional conditions matter: the Embassy specifically advises applicants to check the rules of their chosen region rather than relying on general information alone.

Do this before collecting documents or making travel plans. Review the official requirements for the selected region and check whether they are suitable for your household’s plans. The Embassy’s message does not name particular regions or describe their individual conditions, so applicants should consult official information for the region they are considering.

Before entry: clarify Italian documents

A second key step is to find out which documents issued in Italy may be required. The Embassy recommends clarifying the list in advance, including whether documents need a translation, certification or additional certificates. Do not assume that a document prepared for use in Italy will be accepted in the same form in Russia.

Requirements may depend on the region and on the document involved. Ask the relevant Russian consular office or the chosen region what must be prepared before departure. The published reminder does not provide a document list, a translation standard, a certification procedure or validity periods, so these details need to be checked directly with the competent authorities.

Plan family settlement, not only paperwork

The Embassy also recommends assessing everyday questions before relocation. For families, these include children’s education, employment, housing and adaptation to life in a new location. These issues can affect which region is appropriate and what preparation is needed in Italy.

The reminder does not promise employment, accommodation, school placement or other support in any specific region. It is therefore important to examine these matters as part of personal planning and to seek current official information from the chosen regional authorities where necessary.

After arrival: confirm current migration steps

The Embassy’s notice concerns preparation for resettlement and does not describe procedures after arrival in Russia. It does not specify entry documents, visa requirements, border procedures, migration registration or post-arrival deadlines.

Before travelling, check visa and entry rules for your nationality with the relevant Russian consulate. After arrival, confirm migration-registration requirements with the MVD or the authority responsible at your place of stay. The source does not state how registration is completed, who must complete it, or the timeframe, so do not rely on this reminder as post-arrival instructions.

Что проверить

  • Choose the Russian region where you may wish to resettle.
  • Check that region’s official participation requirements before preparing an application.
  • Make a list of Italian documents that may be needed for the chosen region.
  • Confirm whether each Italian document requires a translation, certification or additional certificates.
  • Consider children’s education, employment, housing and the family’s adaptation before moving.
  • Confirm application dates, submission arrangements, citizenship-specific rules and any fees with the Russian Embassy or Consulate in Italy, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), or the relevant regional authority.
  • Before travel, verify the visa and border-entry rules that apply to your nationality with the relevant Russian consulate.
  • After arrival, check current Russian migration-registration requirements with the MVD or the authority responsible at your place of stay.