Work permit for highly qualified specialists (HQS)
Issued for a period of up to 3 years. Allows foreign specialists with a high level of qualifications and an income of 750,000 ₽ or more per quarter to work in the Russian Federation.
- Preparation of a full package of documents
- Support at all stages of processing
- HQS visa processing for the employee and his/her family members
For IT companies, SEZ and Skolkovo residents — reduced salary requirements.
Processing time — from 14 working days.
Personal submission is mandatory.
The procedure includes posting a vacancy, applying for a quota, and obtaining a recruitment and work permit.
- Placing a vacancy on “Jobs of Russia”
- Obtaining a quota (if necessary)
- Submission of documents and support at the Ministry of Internal Affairs authorities
- Support at every stage of processing
Suitable for companies that do not plan to hire HQS. Quota registration or selection of a position outside quotas is required. A certificate of knowledge of the Russian language and Russian legislation is required.
Work permit for regular foreign specialists (for 1 year)
EEU citizens (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan)
But the obligation to pass remains:
No patent or work permit is required. There is a simplified procedure for official employment.
- Medical examination (within 30 days)
- Dactyloscopy (within 30 days)
Important: the absence of a patent is grounds for a fine and expulsion.
- Valid only in the region of issuance
- Monthly tax payment required
- Processing time — up to 30 days from the date of entry
For citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Moldova and other visa-free countries. Allows you to work legally in the Russian Federation.
Additional Mandatory Procedures:
Checks for infections, HIV and drug use. The results are valid for 1 year.
Mandatory procedure for all foreign citizens entering the Russian Federation. It is carried out in units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or migration centers.
Dactyloscopic registration