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- October 19, 202617°
- BIST10011,592-1.10%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,185.10+0.10%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,490+0.58%
- October 19, 202617°
R3
Russia · Work
Work permits and quotas for Turks who came with a visa, highly qualified specialist status, benefits for IT specialists, and the consequences of working without permission.
Topics in this section
- R3.1 Work permits and quotas for foreigners arriving with a visaTurkish citizens arriving in Russia with a visa go through the work permit process initiated by the employer instead of obtaining a patent. The quota, invitation, visa, and the legal 30- and 90-day deadlines are important in the application process.
- R3.2 Highly qualified specialist (ВКС) statusВКС status provides specialists who will work in Russia for high salaries with a quota-free and long-term work opportunity. The employer submits the application; the 2026 thresholds and the new rules on March 1, 2027 must be assessed separately.
- R3.3 Benefits for information technology (IT) professionalsTurkish professionals working for state-accredited IT companies in Russia can work without obtaining a work permit or patent and can apply directly for a ВНЖ. The conditions for these benefits and the 2027 income verification are important.
- R3.4 Special restrictions on Turkish citizens: past and presentTurkish citizens holding ordinary passports travel to Russia with a visa; however, there are certain residence, passport, and official-duty exceptions. The special work ban on Turkish citizens was lifted on 31 May 2017.
- R3.5 Consequences of unauthorized workWorking in Russia without a work permit or outside the scope of the permit may result in a fine, deportation, and an entry ban. Employers may also face substantial fines.
Last reviewed October 17, 2026. This content is general information, not legal advice.