Foreigners stuck in Russia can get a work permit
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation is loyal for some categories of foreign citizens who are located in the territory of the Russian Federation. Foreigners with tourist, business and other visas stuck in Russia due to the closure of borders can get permission to work in the Russia.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs makes concession to foreigners, as most of them are forced to work.
At the moment, employers have received easing; they can attract foreigners who are already in Russia as new workers.
According to presidential decree #274 of 04/18/2020, companies that have permission — hiring of foreign labour can hire a foreign citizen without a work permit. They only need to notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Procedure for obtaining permits for non-quota positions has become more transparent and faster in a pandemic.
Early issuance of permission took 4 weeks; now this procedure may take less time.
Unfortunately, not all categories of foreign citizens will be able to take this opportunity. Early issuance of permission took 4 weeks; now this procedure may take less time.
Unfortunately, not all categories of foreign citizens will be able to take this opportunity.