The Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Italy has issued practical guidance for compatriots living in Italy who are considering a move to Russia under the State Programme for Assisting the Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots Living Abroad. In 2026, the programme marks its 20th anniversary. The notice does not announce new quotas, deadlines or rules. Instead, it stresses that preparation should begin before relocation, particularly by choosing a proposed destination region and checking its official requirements.
Who the reminder is for
This guidance is aimed at compatriots residing in Italy who are considering voluntary resettlement to Russia. The State Programme is a Russian government programme intended to assist the voluntary resettlement of compatriots living abroad. The published reminder focuses on advance planning, rather than describing eligibility criteria or a complete application procedure.
Whether a person qualifies, which region may accept an application, and what documents are required must be verified through official sources. The notice does not specify nationality rules, filing locations, application deadlines, fees, or the method for submitting an application. Before taking action, applicants should confirm current information with the Russian Embassy or Consulate in Italy and the authorities of the selected Russian region.
Choose a Russian region before preparing papers
A key first step is to identify the Russian federal subject—the region, republic, territory or city of federal significance—where you intend to settle. Regional conditions matter because participation requirements should be checked under the rules of the particular region selected by the applicant.
Do not assume that information for one region applies elsewhere. Review the official requirements of your intended destination and confirm them directly with the relevant regional authority if needed. The source does not list regional criteria, available support measures, quotas, or settlement options. These points should therefore be confirmed before an application is prepared or a move is planned.
Check Italian documents and formalities in advance
The Consular Section specifically advises applicants to clarify which documents issued in Italy will be needed for their planned resettlement process. This may concern documents that demonstrate personal, family, education or other circumstances, but the official reminder does not provide a fixed document list.
Applicants should also find out whether Italian documents require translation, certification or additional certificates. Requirements can depend on the document and the authority requesting it. Do not arrange translations or certifications based only on informal advice: first ask the Russian consular office handling your case and the selected region which documents it requires and in what format.
Plan family life after arrival separately
Preparation is not limited to documents. The Embassy’s Consular Section recommends considering children’s education, employment, housing and the family’s adaptation before moving. These are practical issues to assess early, especially where children or other family members will relocate together.
The notice does not set out post-arrival migration steps, registration procedures, entry documents or visa rules. A relocation plan should distinguish between actions required before entry into Russia and actions that may be required after arrival. For current entry, visa and migration-registration information, check directly with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or the relevant Russian consulate.
Что проверить
- Select the Russian region where you intend to resettle.
- Check that region’s official participation requirements.
- Confirm which documents must be obtained or prepared in Italy.
- Ask whether each Italian document needs a translation, certification or additional certificate.
- Assess schooling options for children before the move.
- Consider employment, housing and family adaptation in the intended region.
- Verify current application arrangements, deadlines and submission procedures with the Russian Embassy or Consulate in Italy.
- Check entry and post-arrival migration requirements with the relevant Russian consulate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
