Citizens of Ukraine, together with residents of Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, will be able to obtain a temporary residence permit and a permanent residence permit through a simplified process that does not require demonstration of proficiency in the Russian language. This development was reported by TASS, citing the press center of Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The simplified procedure for issuing both a temporary and permanent residence permit has been in effect since 14 July, streamlining how these documents are granted to eligible individuals from the specified regions.
Moreover, applicants from these areas will be exempt from the formal requirement to prove knowledge of the Russian language, as well as from assessing familiarity with Russian history and the foundations of Russia’s legal framework when applying for either a temporary or permanent residence permit. This change is designed to expedite residency processing for eligible individuals while reducing administrative hurdles.
Additionally, the quota for TRP (temporary residence permit) issuance is not applicable to Ukrainian citizens under the new rules, meaning those applicants are not counted against any cap previously set for TRP allocations.
In related regional developments, Latvia had previously discussed measures affecting residence rights, including proposals that sought to limit renewals for certain categories of residents. Reports from the Latvian parliament indicated that amendments to the Immigration Law were considered, and the government moved toward tightening rules on issuing primary temporary residence permits to citizens of Russia and Belarus. The final reading of these amendments suggested that, until a specific cutoff, a ban could be introduced on issuing new primary temporary residence permits to those two nationalities, though the implementation timeline and scope were subject to change. (Source: parliamentary records and official statements from national authorities.)
Overall, the evolving policy landscape across these regions reflects ongoing efforts to adjust migration pathways, align residency rules with broader security and demographic considerations, and respond to changing geopolitical circumstances. Observers in Canada and the United States note the importance of clear, consistently applied residency criteria that protect rights while improving administrative predictability for applicants and governments alike. (Attribution: Ministry of Internal Affairs releases and regional government communications.)