Military Contract Service in the Russian Armed Forces for Foreign Citizens
We handle your arrival and all formalities: invitation through the Russian consulate, travel tickets, airport pickup, accommodation and meals. After the contract is completed, you and your close relatives can obtain Russian citizenship through a simplified procedure.
What You'll Get
- Invitation & TravelInvitation & tickets to Russia arranged by the centre
- Document SupportFull document support: biometrics, SIM card, SNILS, INN, bank account
- Accommodation & MealsAccommodation and 3 meals a day until the contract is signed
- Russian CitizenshipRussian citizenship after contract completion (Presidential Decree No. 10 of 4 January 2024)
What the centre does for you
- Invitation — we arrange your invitation to Russia through the Russian consulate.
- Travel tickets — we purchase your tickets to Russia and back.
- Pickup & escort — we meet you on arrival and accompany you at every step until the contract is signed.
- Registration & documents — migration registration, biometrics, Russian SIM card, SNILS, INN and bank account.
- Accommodation & meals — housing and 3 meals a day provided until the contract is signed.
Russian citizenship after the contract
Under Presidential Decree No. 10 of 4 January 2024, foreign citizens who complete a military service contract, as well as their close relatives, are eligible for Russian citizenship through a simplified procedure. Simplified track for the contract soldier
How it works — 6 steps
Application
apply on the website or via messenger; a specialist answers your questions
Invitation & tickets
we arrange the invitation and buy the tickets
Arrival
we meet you, complete migration registration, provide housing and meals
Documents
biometrics, SIM card, SNILS, INN, bank account
Medical check & contract
you pass a medical examination and sign the contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence
Service & citizenship
you join your unit, after the contract ends you can obtain citizenship for yourself and close relatives
Eligibility
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Age 18–65 - Medically fit
- Valid international passport
- Citizenship not on the restriction list
Citizenship restrictions
Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Brazil, Venezuela, Vietnam, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt, Israel, India, Jordan, Iran, Qatar, Kenya, China, Cuba, Kuwait, Laos, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Nicaragua, UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, South Africa.
If your country is not on the list — apply, and a specialist will confirm your eligibility.
If your country is not on the list — apply, and a specialist will confirm your eligibility.
Payments & Guarantees
In Yugra only, the total annual payment is 6,600,000 ₽, including a 4,100,000 ₽ lump sum on signing the contract.
Every contract soldier is covered by state life and health insurance.
In case of injury, additional regional payments apply: 500,000 ₽ for mild or moderate injury, 1,000,000 ₽ for severe injury.
After the service is completed — combat veteran status and benefits.
on signing a contract of 1 year or more: 400,000 ₽ federal + 3,550,000 ₽ regional + 150,000 ₽ from the city of Uray
salary depending on position, rank and length of service
regional payment upon contract completion
for receiving a decoration that is part of the state award system of the Russian Federation
* Exact amounts depend on position, rank and signing region — a centre specialist will calculate them individually.
FAQ
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Is this legal?
Yes. Foreign citizens have the right to sign a contract to serve in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation; citizenship is obtained in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 10 of January 4, 2024. -
What documents are needed to get started?
A valid foreign passport is sufficient — we will handle the rest on site. -
Can relatives obtain citizenship?
Yes, close relatives can do so after the contract ends, under a simplified procedure. -
How long does the process take?
On average, it takes several weeks from the application to the signing of the contract; the timeframe depends on the country of departure. -
Do I need to speak Russian?
The center's specialists will accompany you at every stage and help with the documents.
We are glad to see you among the candidates for contract military service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
You have made the right choice!
Important to know
Contract service is real military service, including participation in combat operations. Before deciding, check the laws of your country of citizenship regarding service in the armed forces of another state.
Contacts
The information point, whose main task is to provide citizens with consultations on issues related to contract military service.
Every day from 9:00 to 19:00, specialists on the first floor of the Cultural and Historical Center can provide consultations and answer all questions about contract service.
Consultation:
Telegram: https://t.me/KontraktCentr
WhatsApp: Send message
Russia, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, Uray, 2nd Microdistrict, 39/1
Every day from 9:00 to 19:00, specialists on the first floor of the Cultural and Historical Center can provide consultations and answer all questions about contract service.
Consultation:
Telegram: https://t.me/KontraktCentr
WhatsApp: Send message
Russia, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, Uray, 2nd Microdistrict, 39/1
We are glad to see you among the candidates for contract military service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
You have made the right choice!
Important to know
Contract service is real military service, including participation in combat operations. Before deciding, check the laws of your country of citizenship regarding service in the armed forces of another state.
Contract service is real military service, including participation in combat operations. Before deciding, check the laws of your country of citizenship regarding service in the armed forces of another state.
