Application Process
A general sequence of steps. The precise procedure is set by official program rules at the time of filing.
Updated: 2026-10-21
How does the procedure work?
Indicatively: legal assessment and eligibility check → collecting, apostilling and translating documents → filing with the Citizenship by Investment Programs Agency → due diligence, potentially involving security bodies and the UIF → making the investment as prescribed by the rules → decision of the National Directorate of Migration → issuance of DNI and passport. Timelines are not guaranteed.
1. Preliminary legal assessment
Review of eligibility, family situation, sources of funds, tax and banking aspects. Consulting a Russian tax adviser in parallel is advisable at this stage.
2. Documents
Collecting Russian and other documents, apostilles, sworn Spanish translation and preparing the financial file.
3. Filing with the Agency
The application is filed with the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión as the rules prescribe. The format (online, by representative, in person) is set by the official procedure.
4. Due diligence
The Agency evaluates the application and investment relevance and may request information from security bodies and the UIF. Additional document requests are possible.
5. Investment
The contribution or security subscription is made at the time and in the manner set by program rules. Transfers require advance planning with your bank.
Banking availability and compliance requirements change. This website gives no advice on circumventing restrictions and cannot guarantee that any bank will process a transaction. Obtain legal and banking advice before moving funds.
6. Decision and documents
The National Directorate of Migration grants or rejects citizenship. Once granted, the DNI and passport are issued through RENAPER.
7. After citizenship
Check your duty to notify the Russian authorities of acquiring foreign citizenship and the tax consequences in your country of residence.
Russian citizenship law may change and notification duties depend on individual circumstances. This website does not provide individual Russian citizenship advice — confirm requirements with the official Russian authorities (Ministry of Internal Affairs, consular offices).
How long does it take?
Official processing times were not confirmed at the time of publication. We give no estimates to avoid misleading you.