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Corporate Migration Services

Structured advisory support for companies that hire foreign nationals in Russia — from individual permit consultations to ongoing compliance planning.

Free initial consultation  ·  EN / RU  ·  Moscow-based since 2003

What we cover

What's included in this service

Every company's situation is different. We focus on the specific areas where you need guidance — whether that is a single permit question or ongoing migration programme support.

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    Work permit & HQS consulting

    Guidance on obtaining and extending work permits for each foreign employee, including assessment of eligibility for Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) status and the associated requirements.

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    Compliance monitoring advice

    Consultation on your ongoing obligations as an employer of foreign nationals under Russian migration law — notification requirements, record-keeping and timely renewals.

  • Urgent advisory

    Quick-turnaround consultations on time-sensitive questions — expiring permits, status changes, unexpected regulatory issues affecting your team.

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    Regulatory briefings

    Timely information on legislative changes to Russian migration law that affect your foreign workforce, so you can plan ahead and avoid compliance gaps.

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    Document package review

    Review of employee document packages for completeness and accuracy before submission, reducing the risk of rejection on technical grounds.

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    Single point of contact

    One consultant familiar with your company's specific situation — no need to explain your setup from scratch each time you have a question.

Who is this for

  • HR Directors and HR Managers
  • Legal and Compliance departments
  • General Counsels
  • Companies with regular foreign staff hiring
  • International businesses operating in Russia
  • Finance and Operations directors overseeing international staff
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No obligation · EN / RU

FAQ

Common questions

Questions we hear most often from HR and legal teams.

A one-off consultation addresses a single question at a specific moment. Corporate migration support means we understand your company's structure, your workforce composition and your ongoing migration calendar. When a new question arises, you contact us directly — we already know your context and can advise quickly and accurately.
Yes. Russian migration law imposes the same compliance obligations on employers regardless of how many foreign nationals they employ. Even with one foreign employee, you have notification, record-keeping and permit renewal responsibilities. A consultation helps you understand these obligations and plan accordingly.
Common risk areas include missed notification deadlines to migration authorities, failure to track permit expiry dates, incorrect document formats and errors in employment contracts for foreign nationals. We advise on each of these areas to help your HR and legal teams maintain proper compliance.
A quota work permit is issued within the annual national quota system and applies to most standard foreign workers. Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) status applies to foreign nationals whose salary meets the statutory threshold — it bypasses the quota system, has faster processing timelines and carries certain additional benefits for the employee and employer. We can advise on which route applies to your specific hire.
Yes, and this is a common arrangement. We typically work as an external migration specialist alongside your internal HR or legal function — handling the specialist migration questions while your team manages the broader employment relationship. The division of responsibilities is agreed at the outset.
An employer must ensure the employee does not work after the permit expires. Depending on the situation, this may require initiating a renewal procedure in advance, suspending employment, or terminating the contract. The specific obligations depend on permit type and individual circumstances — we advise on the correct course of action for each case.

Ready to discuss your company's migration needs?

Send us an email or call — we'll start with a free consultation to understand your situation and tell you what we can do for you.

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No obligation  ·  Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 MSK  ·  info@visalink-russia.com