The Moscow Region Government has included the medical center on the territory of the Sakharovo MMC (Multifunctional Migration Center) in the official list of clinics for mandatory medical check-up for foreign citizens and stateless persons.
In which cases can foreign citizens undergo a medical check-up at Sakharovo?
- For stays in Russia longer than 90 days with a "non-work" purpose of entry.
- For stays in Russia with a "work" purpose of entry without obtaining permits, specifically for citizens of EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) member states.
Important exception: Despite the expanded authority, the Sakharovo medical center does not conduct check-ups for obtaining or renewing a work patent in the Moscow Region, or for obtaining a work permit, temporary residence permit (TRP), or permanent residence permit (PRP). For medical examinations in these cases, it is necessary to contact other licensed medical institutions fr om the list in the Government Decree.
The official document - Decree of the Moscow Region Government No. 1141-PP - was published on the official portal mosreg.ru.
Questions and answers:
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Wh ere to get a medical check-up for a work patent in Moscow?
The medical check-up for a patent cannot be taken at the Sakharovo MMC. For this, you must contact specialized medical organizations accredited by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and other clinics from the official list of Government Decree No. 1141-PP. -
Which doctors are required for a TRP medical check-up?
The standard medical check-up for a TRP, PRP, and work permit includes examination by a psychiatrist-narcologist, phthisiologist (TB specialist), dermatovenerologist, as well as tests for infections (HIV, syphilis, etc.) and drugs. -
How much does a medical check-up for migrants cost?
The cost varies depending on the clinic and region. In Moscow and the region, the price of a comprehensive medical check-up for obtaining a TRP, PRP, or work permit usually ranges from 7,000 to 15,000 rubles. It is best to check the current prices directly with the medical center. -
What does a medical check-up give a migrant?
The medical certificate confirms that the foreign citizen does not have socially dangerous diseases (HIV, drug addiction, infectious diseases) and can stay in Russia while obtaining the desired document (TRP, PRP, etc.). -
How long does a migrant medical check-up take?
Going through all the doctors and taking tests usually takes from 1 to 3 hours. The finished medical certificate is issued in most clinics within 5-7 business days. -
What to do if a disease is discovered during the medical check-up?
If one of the prohibited diseases (e.g., HIV or leprosy) is detected, the medical certificate is not issued. The foreign citizen may be denied a patent, TRP, PRP, or work permit and is obliged to leave Russia.
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