Russia's New Talent Visa Offers Fast-Track Residency for Skilled Foreigners

Russia has made a new special visa for very talented people from other countries.

This visa is for scientists, engineers, tech entrepreneurs, and other skilled workers.

It helps them come to Russia faster and easier.

A new agency will check who gets the visa.

People with this visa can skip some hard steps, like the Russian language test for a temporary permit.

If they pass the Russian language test, they can go straight for permanent residency.

Normally, people must wait at least eight months with a temporary permit first.

Some talented people might even get Russian citizenship faster.

But citizenship is not automatic and depends on each person.

This is part of Russia's plan to bring in people who can help its science, technology, and business.