Migration and hiring news
What changes in hiring foreign workers: government decisions, inspections, HR procedures. Every item is checked against the primary source and explained for readers outside the country concerned.
Tax Changes for Hiring Foreign Nationals from September 1
From September 1, 2026, Russia’s Federal Tax Service reports changes to notifications on personal income tax and insurance contributions. For employers with foreign employees, the key task is to compare work processes in advance with the complete official documents.
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Hiring Uzbek Citizens: What Employers Should Check
Russian and Uzbek agencies discussed protecting the rights of Uzbek citizens working in Russia and providing migrants with timely information. According to the published data, no new obligations have been introduced for employers.
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Worker Fatality on a Construction Site: Controlling
A construction worker died after falling into an elevator shaft at a construction site in eastern Moscow. The circumstances of the incident are being clarified. For developers, general contractors and subcontractors, this is grounds to conduct a practical audit of dangerous areas and work management procedures.
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Organized Recruitment: Businesses Ask to Postpone Launch
Business associations have proposed moving the start of the organized recruitment experiment from 2027 to 2028 and establishing its main parameters in law.
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Amur Gas Chemical Complex (Амурский ГХК): Contractor Actions
Emergency recovery operations have begun at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (Амурский ГХК). Contractors should update employee information, coordinate with families and check occupational safety.
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After the Amur Gas Chemical Complex Fire: Employer Checks
The tragedy at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex shows why employers must monitor occupational safety, track everyone on site, and ensure that emergency instructions are clear to foreign personnel.
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14 Foreign Workers Die at Amur Gas Chemical Complex
The deaths of 15 people, including 14 foreign nationals, have been confirmed at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex. The report does not introduce new rules, but it reminds employers to check how safe work and emergency preparedness are organized.
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Rabota Rossii Personnel Centers: Recruitment for Employers
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Russian Federation (Минтруд) reported an increase in hiring through Rabota Rossii personnel centers. Employers can use targeted and high-volume recruitment, as well as clarify the terms of available support measures.
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Hiring Foreign Nationals: Changes from 2026 and 2027
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that foreign nationals’ medical results will be transferred to the Ministry of Health system and that a future financial support requirement will apply to employed foreign nationals and their dependants.
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One Patent for Two Employers in Moscow
A Moscow patent allows a foreign national to work for two employers if both workplaces are located in Moscow. The new employer does not need a second patent, but must notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the contract is concluded.
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Working Week in Tatarstan: Schedule for November 2–8, 2026
During the first week of November, employers in Tatarstan need to review work schedules, timesheets and production plans in advance. November 2, 3 and 5 are designated as working days, with November 3 shortened by one hour, while the monthly salary remains unchanged.
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Moscow Work Patent: What Employers Must Change
An employer cannot apply for a patent on behalf of a foreign employee. Moscow’s Migration Center also provided information on appointment-based submissions and the option to renew the patent on weekends.
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Indian Workers in Sverdlovsk Region: Employer Guide
The growing number of people arriving from India is expanding Sverdlovsk Region’s talent pool, but it does not eliminate visa, employment or migration procedures.
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International Students: Deadline Monitoring for Universities
For educational institutions, two processes remain essential: submitting an application to extend a student’s stay on time and notifying the Ministry of Internal Affairs after expulsion.
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Foreign worker medical exams: employer deadline control
The Moscow Migration Center (Миграционный центр Москвы) reminded employers about repeat medical examinations for foreign nationals temporarily staying in Russia. The key task for an employer is to monitor the date of the employee’s medical documents.
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Staffing for China Projects: What Employers Need to Know
Tatarstan has announced its readiness to train specialists for joint projects with China. For employers, this is an opportunity to develop a staffing model, training plan and immigration compliance process in advance.
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Employers: Check a Foreign Worker’s Residence Status
A foreign worker’s status depends on whether they hold a residence permit, temporary residence permit, or temporary residence permit for education. A clarification from the Moscow Migration Center helps employers distinguish these categories and avoid applying requirements for temporarily staying foreign nationals to workers with other statuses.
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Migrants in Taxis and Hospitals: What Employers Should Check
Sergey Mironov proposed banning foreign nationals from working in hospitals and taxis. We explain why this does not yet change hiring rules and what employers should check right now.
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“Amina” from September 1: what employers should check
From September 1, 2026, the experiment involving the “Amina” app will cover certain visa-free foreign nationals. Employers should identify the affected categories and not replace status checks with unconfirmed requirements.
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Employer Application Forms for Patent Reissuance
The Moscow Migration Center has published recommended employer application forms for patent reissuance: separate forms for organizations, sole proprietors and individuals, along with completion guidance.
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