Emigration from Russia is becoming increasingly common today. More and more Russian residents want to move permanently abroad. Of course, this is associated with considerable difficulties and financial costs. Citizens of the Russian Federation are rushing to the developing countries of Europe, Asia and America for economic and political stability.

However, before planning a move, it is important to carefully weigh all the pros and cons of migrating to a particular state. For example, you can select the 25 best countries in the world for migration and study them in detail. Therefore, the question arises: where is it better to emigrate from Russia?

Each person has their own reasons for immigrating, so they will consider countries that are attractive to them.

Basically, when a Russian considers relocation options, he takes into account the following factors:

  1. The attitude of the country's government towards emigrants.
  2. Possibility to obtain a residence permit and then permanent residence.
  3. Methods of obtaining citizenship.
  4. Possibility to transport your family.
  5. Availability of suitable work for foreigners.

Before you go to any country for permanent settlement, it is worth visiting as a tourist to see the sights and gain some insight into the cultural values ​​of the indigenous people.

Then you can live in the chosen state for some time in order to fully decide whether it is worth staying in it for permanent residence, and study in detail possible programs for emigration.

Rating of popular countries for emigration from Russia

In 2019, various analytical organizations analyzed the standard of living in different countries, based on many indicators. Some relied on the level of wages in the state, economic growth, some looked at the criminal situation, and others took into account the average life indicators of the population as a whole.

Of course, most Russians dream of going to Europe, but life there is quite expensive, and obtaining permanent residence is not so easy. European countries have a high level of medicine and safety.

The most popular European countries for immigration:

  1. Germany. Although the state has a rather complex migration policy, the country attracts many Russians with its stable economic situation.
  2. Sweden. It also has strict requirements for emigrants, but this country has a high level of medicine, a safe environment and a well-developed economy. This country has a northern climate.
  3. Norway. The state with a cold climate attracts a significant number of Russian tourists. Although emigration to this state is associated with some difficulties, migrants come here to receive quality medical care, good education and prestigious jobs with high incomes. The most important thing is that medicine and education for foreigners are provided free of charge.
  4. Switzerland. Quite a beautiful corner of Europe, but also very difficult to move to. The country's government maintains strict control over the number of visitors. It is very difficult to immigrate here, but if a citizen is highly qualified in any field, then it will not be a problem for him to emigrate for work.
  5. Spain. A good option for those who want to settle in the country with the aim of purchasing real estate. Of the countries included in the Schengen area, the Spanish state is the best and easiest option for relocation.

Europe also attracts tourists with its close location to the Russian Federation.

Popular countries for emigration are America and Australia:

  1. Canada. This state has special programs for immigrants. There is also an excellent education system, medicine, and a well-developed economy - all this attracts Russian tourists. Of course, preference here is given to professional personnel, but a simple tourist can also take advantage of some program for immigrants.
  2. Australia. A good option for labor emigration.
  3. USA. The state is famous for the high standard of living of its citizens. This country is the dream of many Russian citizens. Just like in Canada, there are special programs for migrants.

This list has collected states that have a high rating among countries that have seen a large flow of migrants over the past few years. Although the migration policy in these states is quite strict, they are the best countries for emigrating from Russia.

Attention! In countries such as Canada, the USA and Australia, a competition is held, based on the results of which you can move to the state for permanent residence. The competition looks at the presence of certain skills in a foreigner, specialized education, as well as knowledge of the language.

Moving to the countries listed above is not an easy path, but it is the path to a successful and stable life in developed countries. These states are located at a considerable distance from Russia.

Where is it easier to emigrate?

Some people prefer to take the path of least resistance and move to countries where there are no strict requirements for immigrants and do not require special skills or large sums of money.

Such countries include:

  • Thailand;
  • Bulgaria;
  • India;
  • Vietnam.

Emigration to these destinations is suitable even for those who have a small budget. But migration to these states also has its downsides. For example, the standard of living of the population here is significantly lower than in European countries, but obtaining the right to reside in these places is much easier than in Europe.

Reasons for emigration

Russian emigration will be successful if there are good reasons for it.

There may be the following reasons for moving abroad and obtaining a residence permit and permanent residence there:

  1. Labor emigration.
  2. Moving to get a quality education.
  3. Emigration for the purpose of family reunification.
  4. Business emigration.
  5. Investing in the country's economy.
  6. Buying a property.
  7. Marrying a resident of a particular country.

For these reasons, in almost all countries of Europe, America and Asia, you can obtain a residence permit and get comfortable conditions for staying in the territory.

Labor emigration

This concept includes moving for the purpose of carrying out work activities in the territory of a state. If a resident of Russia has a diploma of professional education and also has high qualifications, then in many parts of the world such workers are expected and are experiencing an acute shortage of certified specialists.

Popular destinations for labor emigration:

  1. Australia. The state needs qualified workers. The disadvantage of this direction is the great distance from the Russian Federation and climatic conditions that are unusual for Russians.
  2. Canada. The republic is in need of professional personnel. The state government has developed a number of programs for foreigners, under which it is easy to carry out labor emigration.
  3. Japan. Despite the very harsh migration policy, the country is in dire need of engineering specialists.
  4. Great Britain. The Republic will willingly accept an employee who has a diploma of appropriate education and high qualifications.
  5. Cuba. This state is experiencing a rather difficult political and economic situation, but it is very glad to see Russian tourists, especially highly qualified specialists in a particular field.
  6. New Zealand. The only reason for moving to this direction is labor migration.

After moving to any federation to get a job, a citizen can easily obtain a residence permit.

Emigration for students

To obtain a prestigious education, Russians often emigrate to the following countries:

  1. Australia. The state government has drawn up a special program for students, according to which they can choose a direction for study. After studying in the Republic for at least 2 years, the student can count on obtaining permanent residence. While studying there is an opportunity to get a job. The cost of education in this place is quite high, which is the only drawback.
  2. Germany. It is considered the country of the most prestigious education in Europe. According to the law, a student has the right to combine studying at a university with work. There is an opportunity to find a prestigious job in successfully developing companies in the European Union.
  3. Poland. The main condition for moving to the country is having a document confirming enrollment at the university. The cost of education is quite affordable for Russian students. After enrollment at the university, the applicant has the right to obtain a residence permit.

When choosing a country where to go to get an education, a student is guided by the cost of education, the opportunity to obtain a residence permit, and also focuses on the availability of vacant jobs for students studying at the same time at a university.

Relocation for business and investment

Russian emigration by opening your own business or investing in the state’s economy requires the availability of financial resources.

The following countries create optimal conditions for business emigration:

  1. USA - if a citizen came here for the purpose of investing, then an amount of at least $500,000 will be required; if he opens his own business, he will have to create a company with at least 10 vacant positions.
  2. Italy – an investment of 150,000 euros in the country’s economy is sufficient grounds for obtaining a residence permit. You can open your own company. Italy is also popular for purchasing real estate.
  3. Spain - Russian citizens often move in this direction in order to purchase housing. The property must cost at least 250,000 euros. The Spanish state has the most favorable conditions in all of Europe for establishing permanent residence there.
  4. The Czech Republic is a successfully developing country in the field of business emigration. The government of the republic has established acceptable requirements for opening their own business: affordable taxation, the opportunity to obtain a residence permit for business emigration, permission to exist for a company for 3 years, even if it has zero profit.

Important! The governments of Spain and Cyprus provide great assistance in emigration if a citizen purchases real estate on the territory of the Republics.

Basic directions for family reunification and marriage

Almost all countries allow you to come to a permanent place of residence to reunite with family members or to marry a resident of the state.

In the following countries, you can obtain a residence permit using a simplified procedure on these grounds:

  1. Italy. A good opportunity for pensioners to move to Europe, since the presence of close relatives (spouses, children, parents) in the territory gives the right to come for permanent residence.
  2. Spain. Entering into a legal marriage with a Spaniard is an excellent opportunity to go for permanent residence in Europe. To become a full citizen of Spain, it is enough to live for a year after marriage on the territory of the state, while for ordinary immigrants 10 years must pass before they become citizens of the country.
  3. Ireland. Just as in the previous case, after joining a marriage with an Irish citizen, you can obtain citizenship after a year.
  4. Portugal. If we analyze the pros and cons of moving in this direction, then it is worth noting a big plus - after a year of marriage you can become a citizen of the state, but the minus is the mandatory knowledge of the local language.

After 3 years of marriage, a Russian has the right to transport his family members who remained in Russia. This is a good opportunity for retired parents to move closer to their children and improve their standard of living.

Conclusion

So, a review of countries for emigration allows you to understand where the most favorable living conditions are. Everyone will have to judge for themselves where it is easier and cheaper to live.

Everyone has different capabilities and goals. For pensioners, for example, states where there are no particular difficulties in emigrating and do not need to invest a significant amount will be of interest. The emigration of pensioners from Russia is quite common today, since retirement age is a good opportunity to change their place of residence and ensure a decent old age.