Work permits for foreign citizens

Advantages of the simplified procedure

• Preparation and receipt of documents within a month;
• The validity period of the permit is up to 3 years;
• Personal income tax — 13%;
• There is no need to provide a diploma of higher education;
• You don't need to take an exam in the Russian language.

For example, under the standard procedure, the permit will be valid for 1 year, and the application review process takes from 3 to 3.5 months.

Requirements for HQS

The main condition for hiring such specialists is salary: it should be at least 167,000 rubles per month before taxes (about 2,000 euros). Employers also report quarterly on compliance with salary requirements of the HQS.

What documents should be provided to obtain a work permit under the simplified procedure for the HQS?

• Notarized copies of the constituent documents of the employer company;
• Translated and notarized copy of the HQS passport;
• Photo;
• Receipt of payment of state duty;
• Medical insurance policy valid in Russia (copy).

The procedure for obtaining a work permit for HQS

To obtain a work permit, the employer should provide a set of documents to the migration service. The decision to issue a work permit is made within a month from the date of receipt of the documents.

The whole process of paperwork can be divided into the following stages:

1. Obtaining a work permit

   An application for a work permit, together with a set of necessary documents, is submitted to the migration service.

2. Application for a work visa

   After the work permit is ready, it is necessary to provide the migration service with a set of documents for issuing an invitation to issue a work visa.

3. Obtaining a work visa and work permit

   A work visa is issued at the Russian consulate on the basis of an invitation for a visa. After obtaining a visa and upon arrival in Russia, it is necessary to undergo a medical examination, a fingerprinting procedure and obtain a work permit.