Military contract service in Russia for citizens of Iraq

An official contract for foreign citizens. Contract service may also give eligible foreign citizens access to a simplified procedure for Russian citizenship. Payments are made in Russian rubles. The dollar amounts below are approximate and may change with the exchange rate and the individual contract.

One-time payment

up to $27,000

A one-time payment may apply in addition to monthly pay. The exact amount is confirmed individually before registration.

Monthly pay

$2,700–$3,200

Official monthly military pay. The exact amount depends on position, service conditions and applicable payments.

Twelve months of monthly pay

$32,400–$38,400

Approximate annual amount of monthly pay, without the one-time payment.

Citizenship pathway

Simplified procedure

Contract service may give eligible foreign citizens a legal basis to apply for Russian citizenship. Citizenship is not automatic.

Check your eligibility View payments in US dollars

Payments

Payments in US dollars

Payments are made in Russian rubles. USD amounts are approximate and may change depending on the exchange rate and individual contract conditions.

Payment	Approximate amount (USD)
One-time payment Confirmed individually before registration	up to $27,000
Monthly pay Depends on position and service conditions	$2,700–$3,200
Twelve months of monthly pay Does not include the one-time payment	$32,400–$38,400

Application

Check your eligibility

Checking your eligibility does not mean that you have signed a contract. Contract service begins only after the required checks, medical examination and official registration.