Employment regulations
On August 5, 2020 the amendments to the law entered into force, according to which international full-time BSc, MSC and PhD students do not need to obtain a work permit in Russia (http://duma.gov.ru/news/49275/ (in Russian)).
However, there are several restrictions on specific positions:
- Foreigners are not allowed to hold the position of chief accountant or any other position related to the accounting of a Russian company. Only foreigners who have a residence permit or temporary residence permit can keep the company’s accounting records.
- Foreigners cannot be employed in the municipal or civil service or work related to the security of Russia.
What documents are usually required when applying for a job?
- certificate from the university that you are a full-time BSc, MSC or PhD student;
- passport or other identity document and its copy with notarized translation;
- employment record (if this is your first place of work, the employer will make it);
- Tax Identification Number (INN), registration and migration card;
- policy of voluntary medical insurance valid on the territory of the Russian Federation;
- other documents at the employer’s request (e.g. educational documents or «no criminal record» certificate)
Other details:
- A 30% personal income tax will be deducted from your salary until you stay in Russia for a total of 183 days within the last 12 months. After your stay in Russia exceeds 183 days, the tax rate will be decreased to 13%.
- No work permit or other documents are required if you are doing unpaid internship. If your internship is unpaid and does not require employment agreement - you do not have to get a work permit (Letter of Ministry of Internal Affairs (in Russian)).
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