Relocating to Russia is an exciting step for international executives, foreign specialists, and families. While Moscow remains the primary financial and diplomatic hub, relocation support often extends to major business centers across the entire Russian Federation.

As a full-service real estate and relocation consultancy agency specializing in foreign nationals moving to Russia, we provide complete end-to-end guidance. Whether you are settling in Moscow or expanding into other Russian regions, establishing your daily life requires clear solutions for housing, legal registration, and financial infrastructure.

At Rent in Moscow, while our flagship presence is in the capital, our relocation, rental, and financial services operate nationwide throughout Russia.

1. Essential Relocation Services: Banking, SNILS & Biometrics

Settling in Russia involves several immediate administrative setups upon arrival. Our team directly assists international clients with every step:

• Bank Account Setup: We assist you with opening local Russian bank accounts and setting up domestic payment services without language barriers.
• SNILS & Biometric Registration: We guide you through acquiring your Individual Insurance Account Number (SNILS) and registering your biometrics at official government service centers (MFC).
• SIM Card Activation: We handle official registration and activation of local Russian mobile SIM cards in full compliance with communications law.
• Custom Cash Limits: Russian customs regulations permit individuals to bring up to $10,000 USD (or equivalent in foreign currency) in cash per person without written declaration.

2. Bespoke Financial Infrastructure for Large Capital Transfers

For clients moving larger sums of money into Russia—whether for real estate acquisition, business funding, or personal liquidity above the $10,000 USD cash limit—standard international card transfers are restricted.

Bespoke Financial Infrastructure: If you need to transfer significant capital into the Russian Federation, the team at Rent in Moscow provides a specialized service. We design and execute an individual financial infrastructure tailored to your capital structure, ensuring full legal compliance, security, and smooth cross-border funds movement.

3. Securing Housing & Registration Nationwide

Finding the right residential property requires professional navigation, whether you prefer Moscow's premier districts or other Russian hubs:

• Moscow Core Districts: Khamovniki, Arbat, Patriarch’s Ponds, Zamoskvorechye, and modern skyscraper apartments in Moscow City (MIBC).
• Nationwide Regional Support: We also assist clients relocating to Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi, and major industrial centers across Russia.
• Guaranteed Migration Registration: In every location, we guarantee that your residential address is officially registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) within the mandatory 7-business-day timeframe.