The Ministry of Internal Affairs has approved the procedure for preparing hiring process applications and notifications of the work of foreigners in the Russian Federation

On August 29, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has published Order No. 363 dated June 4, 2019 , which approved a new application form for a foreign citizen as a highly qualified specialist ( “VKS”), as well as updated forms of notifications of foreigners working in Russia . The Order approved the following...

Short-term electronic visas to Russia

The regime for issuing electronic visas has existed in Russia since 2017. The main advantage of an electronic visa is that it can be issued via the Internet without visiting the consulate or embassy of the Russian Federation. An electronic visa is issued free of charge. The deadline for issuing an electronic visa is not...

Premanent Resudency of Russia, new changes in 2019

From the 1st of November 2019 many citizens will be able to apply for a permanent residence permit without obtaining a temporary residence permit. Changes will also affect the procedure and deadlines for submitting an annual notice. And finally permanent residence permit will become perpetual! According to the new law, a permanent residence permit, without...