Work permit for CIS citizens: how to obtain

How can I get a work permit for the citizens of the CIS? This question interests many. After all, in Russia, to carry out work requires a special permit. In any case, this rule applies to those who are not a citizen of the country. Some come to the Russian Federation for temporary earnings and do not plan to receive a second citizenship. Therefore, permission of one type or another will have to be received at a certain periodicity. But what is needed for this? Is it really important to have a work permit? What are the peculiarities and difficulties that can be encountered while drafting a document? About all this further. In fact, if you know in advance the rules for obtaining work permits in the territory of the Russian Federation, then there will be no problems in resolving the issue.

Do I need permission to foreigner

First, it will be necessary to find out whether foreigners really need a special permit for labor in Russia. Or it is possible without any problems to find a job in this or that company without paper red tape?

In fact, many people work without permission now. And they think that you should not trouble yourself with the design of this document. Nevertheless, a work permit for citizens of the CIS and other foreigners is a mandatory item. Labor carried out in Russia, without it, is considered illegal.

This rule came into force in 2002, on July 25. According to the Federal Law from the indicated date №115, employers do not have any right to employment of foreign citizens without a proper permit. Hence, either a person will work illegally, which is punishable by disclosure, or you will have to deal with paperwork.

Where to go

To start acting, it is necessary to understand which organs need to be treated. As a rule, in Russia, the same rules apply for applications for permits. Therefore, it does not matter where the foreigner plans to work - the principle of treatment will still be similar. Only in Moscow there are some features of the embodiment of the idea into reality, but about them a little later.

Previously, a work permit for citizens of the CIS (and not only) was issued on application and upon the provision of a specific list of documents to the FMS. Recently, this service in Russia has been abolished. Where now have to apply to citizens? Among all the cases we can distinguish:

• Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to which the powers of migration services were transferred;
• Multifunctional centers;
• Service one window.

More and more often people turn to the MFC for help. There is no significant difference between all the bodies listed - each chooses a place where it will be most convenient to submit a list of documents and an application.

Knowledge of Russian language

Where does the whole process begin? The work permit for foreign citizens in Russia has recently been issued with the knowledge of the Russian language. Almost all potential employees are required to pass through examinations and receive appropriate certificates indicating knowledge. In order to avoid problems, a basic level is sufficient.

You can take the exam either in a language school or in some company that assists in obtaining a work permit. If a foreigner plans to work in the field connected with education, then his knowledge of Russian should be higher. The exact information should be specified in the bodies replacing the FMS.

As soon as the exam in Russian language is passed, the citizen will be given a certificate, indicating the level of ownership of this. Only after this can continue to deal with the task. Otherwise, the work permit for foreign citizens simply will not work out.

Professional suitability

The next moment, which is worth paying attention to is the confirmation of its professional suitability. True, this rule applies only to Tajik citizens. Between Russia and Tajikistan, a special provision has been signed indicating that citizens of these countries must submit a certificate of professional suitability for obtaining a work permit.

For residents of the CIS countries, this document is not needed. It will be enough to find out about the knowledge of the Russian language. Once the corresponding paper is ready, you can take it and attach it to the application, as well as other list of references.

Documentation

Which ones? In fact, work permits for documents require those that are not so difficult to obtain. The main thing is to collect them together, forget nothing, and also to make copies. Citizens who do not have visas should bring the following list of references with them to certain authorities that are engaged in issuing the paper under examination:

• Identity card (foreign passport);
• Certificate of knowledge of the Russian language;
• Documents that indicate proficiency (for citizens of Tajikistan necessarily);
• Migration card ;
• A receipt for payment of the state fee for the manufacture and issue of a permit (about 2,000 rubles);
• Application form;
• Contract with the employer on hiring (if available).

All this is given with copies and originals to the bodies that are now performing the functions of the Federal Migration Service of Russia. Further within 10 days the application for a work permit is considered. In case of a positive decision, the foreigner is given an appropriate certificate. You will need to receive it with an identity card. Only in the previously listed list is not included another important point. It's worth talking about it in detail.

Medical Commission

Why? The thing is that citizens must go through any medical examination procedure for any employment. Only the population of the Russian Federation is allowed to deal with the question posed at the time of employment. But foreigners at the stage of processing documents for permission to conduct work in Russia need to undergo a medical examination. At the end, a certificate of the results of the examinations will be issued. It is attached to the previously listed list of securities. You can go through the commission in any hospital or private medical center for a modest fee.

What awaits the citizens? It does not matter who exactly gets employed - a citizen of the Russian Federation or a foreigner. The medical commission for all employees is the same. It includes an examination by the following specialists:

• ENT;
• ophthalmologist;
• therapist;
• surgeon;
• expert in narcology;
• psychiatrist;
• neurologist.

Additional research

Also, a citizen will need fluorography and HIV tests. From the mental health center, too, they can request a certificate. Although often it is issued by a psychiatrist. On average, the inspection takes several hours. It is advisable to take the exam for knowledge of Russian first, then take care of the availability of medical certificate, only then collect the previously listed list of papers.

Features for Moscow

In principle, the whole process of obtaining permission can be called known. Once all documents have been collected, they are submitted to one or another instance where a decision is made to issue a work permit in the Russian Federation. It has already been said that it will be more difficult for foreigners to work in Moscow. And all this is due to issues related to the issuance and use of a permit.

What is it about? First, in the Russian capital, the employer has the right to receive foreign personnel only if there is a relevant document fixing this right to the potential head. Therefore, you will first have to find what in Moscow will take to work.

Secondly, the post for which the foreigner is employed should be exactly the same as indicated in the permit issued. In other areas in the capital can not hire foreign citizens. For each activity you need your work permit. In Moscow, this nuance is seriously controlled.

Thirdly, each employer is given a certain number of quotas for hiring foreigners for work. In fact, the number of seats is limited. This fact should be taken into account. It is recommended, as already mentioned, first to find the employer in the capital, then to conclude an agreement with him and, at the same time, to obtain a work permit in the country.

RVP and permits

The document being studied is issued for no more than 3 years. After that, it will need to be updated in a similar way. If a citizen has decided to work for a long time in Russia, he needs to get a RVP. This item is mandatory for those who do not dare to make a temporary residence permit. It is not enough to have a work permit for citizens of the CIS and other countries. It is also necessary to be on the territory of the Russian Federation on legal grounds.

Without registration, people have the right to stay in Russia for 90 days. After this, you either need to leave the country, or make yourself a residence permit. As an option - to issue a RWP.

What do you need for this? In the same bodies where the work permit was issued, it is required to come with a corresponding statement, attaching a certain list of documents. The RWP will require:

• Foreign passport;
• A residence permit (or a certificate stating that the citizen is not in the territory of his native country for legal reasons);
• Photos (size 3 by 4, 3-4 pieces);
• Completed application form;
• Certificates on the absence of previous convictions (they may also be asked for a work permit);
• Certificates confirming marital status (marriage, divorce, birth of children);
• Documents confirming psychological health and absence of HIV diseases;
• Payments that indicate the payment of the fee for the manufacture of a RWP.

As practice shows, it is desirable to immediately register and work permit (CIS or other countries is not so important), and for temporary residence. So you can avoid problems in the future.

Conclusion

Now it is clear how the registration of the RWP and work permits takes place. In fact, there is nothing difficult in this. It is enough to prepare in advance for the process. Obtaining a work permit is a mandatory item for those who plan to work in Russia, not being a citizen of this country.

If you do not want to deal with paperwork on your own, you can contact special centers that help with the paperwork. However, then it is necessary to pay a lot for the permission. On average, such organizations ask for 10-20 thousand rubles for their services. Now it is clear how to get a work permit in Moscow and other cities.