On August 22, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) published Order No. 552, which introduces an updated form for notifying about the conclusion of an employment or civil law contract with a foreign citizen and permits work under a patent in neighboring regions. Here’s what has changed and how to avoid fines.
Key changes:
• Work under a patent in neighboring regions - migrants will be able to work in different regions of Russia without reissuing documents.
• New MVD notification form - mandatory for use starting September 1, 2025.
• Change in the territorial principle for submitting notifications - submitted at the place of the foreigner's actual work.
Key innovations:
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Notification of concluding an employment contract with a foreigner is submitted to the MVD at the place of actual work performance.
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The new form provides for indicating multiple work addresses.
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The changes affect all foreign workers: Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS), temporary residence permit (TRP) holders, permanent residence permit (PRP) holders, and patent holders.
Important deadlines:
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September 1, 2025 - new rules come into effect.
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From this date, the use of old forms is prohibited.
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Fines for improper processing: up to 1,000,000 rubles for legal entities.
What is important for employers to know?
Starting September 1, 2025, using old forms to notify about concluding a contract with a foreign worker will be prohibited. Failure to comply with the new rules may lead to administrative liability. We recommend familiarizing yourself with the new form in advance on the official legal information portal and updating the document templates used within your organization.
Where to download the new form:
The official form is available on the portal pravo.gov.ru (Order of the MVD No. 552 dated August 6, 2025). Using the current form is mandatory from September 1, 2025.
Frequently asked questions:
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What are the changes for migrants with a patent in 2025?
Starting September 1, 2025, migrants with a patent issued in one region (details in our news) will be able to work in the territory of a neighboring region, provided a corresponding agreement exists between them. -
What has changed in the notification form for hiring a foreigner?
The MVD has changed the notification form. The new form includes a field for specifying multiple work addresses if the foreigner works in different constituent entities of Russia. -
When does MVD Order No. 552 come into force?
The Order of the Russian MVD dated August 6, 2025, No. 552 comes into force on September 1, 2025. -
Is it necessary to reissue a patent to work in another region?
No, a patent obtained in one region does not need to be reissued for work in a neighboring constituent entity of Russia (provided an agreement is in place). -
What happens if the notification for hiring a foreigner is not submitted using the new form?
Failure to submit the notification or submitting it in violation of the established form entails administrative liability for the employer under Article 18.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (fines of up to 1 million rubles for legal entities). -
Where to download the new MVD notification form?
The official new notification form can be downloaded from the official legal information portal (publication.pravo.gov.ru) after September 1, 2025. -
Which regions have concluded an agreement for work under a patent?
As of the publication date, an agreement between the governments of Moscow and the Moscow Region has been published.
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