1. What permits and authorization are required for a foreigner
to work in Russia?
Visas, Work Permits and Patents
The required approvals and the procedure depend on whether a
foreign individual requires a Russian visa to enter Russia. In
accordance with this criterion, foreign employees can be divided
into two groups:
- Foreign employees entering
Russia on the basis of a visa-free
regime3
Foreign employees, who are citizens of visa-free countries are
required to obtain a work patent in order to be legally employed in
Russia. In order to obtain a work patent, a foreign employee must
apply to the relevant authority (as specified below) within 30 days
of entering Russia and provide various documents (e.g. certificate
of knowledge of the Russian language, voluntary medical insurance
agreement (policy), etc.).
