You will learn:
1. For how long is a work visa for a highly qualified specialist (HQS) issued?
2. Specifics of obtaining a work permit and invitation for entry into Russia for HQS.
3. Specifics of the procedure for obtaining a work visa for HQS.
HQS are issued a multiple-entry work visa for the purpose of "employment," for the duration of the employment contract but not exceeding 3 years. Such a visa may be repeatedly extended (for the duration of the employment contract with the HQS but not exceeding 3 years for each extension).
Before submitting documents for obtaining a work visa for HQS, it is necessary to obtain a work permit and an invitation for entry into Russia.
OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT FOR HQS
To obtain a work permit for HQS, you need to:
1. Pass an interview with the immigration service to explain the need for hiring a highly qualified specialist in the Company. Although this is not required by law, in practice, immigration officers often require the presence of the Company's CEO at the interview;
2. Prepare a document package and submit it to the immigration service.
The processing time for obtaining a work permit is 14 working days.
It is important to remember that within 3 days after signing an employment contract with a foreign employee, the Company must submit a notification of such a contract to the immigration service.
As a result, the foreign employee (HQS) receives a work permit (a plastic card with his/her information, validity period, and the region(s) where he/she can work).
It is only allowed to work in the Company specified in the work permit. To work in another Company, a new work permit must be obtained.
INVITATION FOR ENTRY TO RUSSIA FOR HQS
Invitation for entry to Russia for HQS is issued in the general manner, however, there are some peculiarities.
The processing time for the invitation in this case is not 20, but 14 working days. In case of facts indicating the urgent need for the HQS to enter Russia and a positive decision of the immigration service management, the processing time can be reduced to 3 days.
GETTING A VISA FOR HQS
After receiving information about the readiness of the work permit and obtaining an invitation for a work visa, the HQS or its authorized representative must submit a visa application to the Russian consulate specified in the invitation. The processing time for a work visa usually depends on the chosen consulate service package (minimum processing time - 1 business day). HQS are issued a single-entry visa valid for up to 3 years.
After the first entry into Russia, the foreign employee (HQS) needs to obtain a work permit from the migration service.
According to Article 129 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, the remuneration for HQS includes the following: compensation for work, bonuses, various types of compensation (for example, adverse climatic conditions), and additional payments.
Resume:
1. A multiple-entry work visa is issued for the purpose of "employment" for a term of the employment contract, but not exceeding 3 years. Such a visa can be repeatedly extended. To obtain this visa, it is necessary to obtain a work permit and an invitation to enter Russia.
2. In order to obtain a work permit for a foreign worker, it is necessary to pass an interview with the immigration service and submit the necessary package of documents. The processing time for a work permit is 14 business days.
3. An invitation to enter Russia for a foreign worker is issued faster than usual, within a period of not 20, but 14 business days. In certain cases, such a period may be reduced to 3 days.
4. After receiving information about the readiness of the work permit and receiving an invitation for a work visa, the foreign worker or their legal representative submit an application for a visa at the Russian consulate specified in the invitation.
5. After the first entry into Russia, the foreign employee (HQS) must obtain a work permit from the immigration service.
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