I posted this on the travel section and they told me to repost in here for visa questions.
I'm an American citizen considering moving to Russia for a little bit. Is there any restriction on that 3 year multiple entry visa that would prohibit me from actually just staying in Russia for the whole 3 years?
I checked on VisaHQ and didn't see any restrictions, but I am just checking to make sure it isn't like a "90 days in, 90 days out" policy.
You would only be able to stay for 6 months at a time but anecdotal evidence suggests that the 6 month period can be "reset" by leaving and re-entering Russia.
You can read the document regarding the agreement linked from the Russian Consulate in Houston's website https://rusconhouston.mid.ru/en_US/general-visa-information (click on Agreement between the Russian Federation and the United States of America").
Nationals of each Party shall as a rule be issued multiple-entry visas for a stay of no more than 6 months starting from the date of each entry that are valid for 36 months from the date of issue as long as reciprocity is maintained: by the Russian Federation - business, private, humanitarian and tourist visas, and by the United States of America — В1/B2 visas.
However if you intend to work in Russia you would need a work permit.
Russian tourist visa has 30 days limitation of staying without exit.
from ФЗ-114 "О порядке въезда из Российской Федерации и выезда в Российскую Федерацию"
The foreigner without registration could stay in Russia 90 days per every 180 days.
from 115-ФЗ "О правовом положении иностранных граждан в Российской Федерации"
