Positions subject to quotas
How the process works:
1
Publication
on the Work in Russia portal
1–2 business days
2
Quota application
(timing depends on the commission date)
each region has its own deadlines
3
If the decision is positive,
inclusion in the order
allocating the quota
about 60 calendar days
4
Preparation of documents
for the application for the permit to employ foreign workers
1–2 business days
5
Submission of documents for the permit to employ foreign workers
(approval by the Ministry of Internal Affairs)
1–3 business days
6
Issuance of the permit to employ foreign workers
(pink form)
after 30 calendar days
7
Submission of documents
for the work permit
1–2 days for approval<br>+ 14 business days
8
Submission of documents
for the invitation and receipt
of the invitation
14 business days
9
After the invitation is issued,
the employee is sent for
medical tests
2–3 business days
10
Obtaining a Russian visa
and arrival in the Russian Federation
10 business days
11
Migration registration
at the place of stay in the Russian Federation
1 business day
12
Medical examination
of the foreign worker in the Russian Federation
5–7 business days<br>(examination — 1 day, results<br>within 5–7 business days)
13
Fingerprint registration
and receipt of the green card
1 business day<br>(fingerprint card ready<br>in 5 business days)
14
Obtaining the work permit
1–2 business days
15
Conclusion of the employment
contract
1 business day (at this stage<br>the employees are already working for you)
16
Passing the Russian-language certification
within 30 calendar days<br>of receiving the work permit
17
Extension of the work visa
until the expiry date
of the work permit (for 1 year)
extension documents must be submitted<br>no later than 21 business days<br>before the single-entry visa expires
18
Obtaining the work permit
1–2 business days