Work in Russia for citizens of Kyrgyzstan

In connection with the entry of the Kyrgyz Republic into the Eurasian Economic Union, the conditions for employment in the territory of the Russian Federation were simplified for the residents of this country. Thus, work for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan becomes more accessible, since they no longer need to apply for a patent for legal employment. Along with this, the Kyrgyz have the right to be employed according to national documents, as well as to demand that their work experience on the territory of the Russian Federation be entered in the work book.

Basic information about the labor activity of foreign citizens in Russia

The legislation of the Russian Federation allows citizens of other countries to legally carry out labor activities in the country, while foreigners can freely choose their type of activity and profession. However, activities in some sectors of the economy, mainly related to the security of the state, remain prohibited for migrants.

In recent years, a huge flow of foreigners from neighboring countries has poured into Russia; there are also citizens of more developed countries, in particular European ones. In connection with the increase in the membership of the Eurasian Economic Union, many employers are thinking about how to employ a citizen of Kyrgyzstan.

Usually, in order to work legally in Russia, it is necessary to issue special permits, for example, a labor patent or work permit.

Nevertheless, residents of some countries, including Kyrgyzstan, are more fortunate, since they do not need such documents. The conditions for employment of foreigners in Russia differ depending on the country of which they are citizens.

Therefore, before deciding to work in the Russian Federation, it would be useful for them to familiarize themselves with how it is carried out.

The procedure for employment of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic

Due to the simplification of employment conditions, citizens of Kyrgyzstan can carry out their labor activity in the Russian Federation without any problems, but it would be better if at hand there is a step-by-step instruction for applying for a job for Kyrgyz, which, no doubt, is an important role in achieving a positive result.

In the light of recent events, migrants who arrived from Kyrgyzstan in 2018 will get a job by concluding an employment contract between an employer and an employee with foreign citizenship, that is, in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred to as the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). An important point in the process of finding a job, which should be paid special attention to, are the documents for the employment of the Kyrgyz, or rather their list.

The standard set of statutory documents includes:

identification;
work book (if any);
certificate/certificate/diploma of education;
DMS policy.

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Conclusion of an employment contract

All questions regarding the conclusion of an employment contract with foreign citizens are regulated by the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, according to which a foreigner has the right to enter into labor relations with an employer only if he reaches the age of eighteen. It is also worth remembering that only an employer who has a legal right to hire a citizen of another country can.

For citizens of Kyrgyzstan, some clauses of the employment contract, such as the availability of a labor patent or work permit, are not available. Also, when employing a Kyrgyz, the employer is not obliged to notify the employment service and the Federal Tax Service. Due to some simplifications, many migrants cannot say with certainty whether citizens of Kyrgyzstan need a VHI policy to work in the Russian Federation, but this document will still have to be provided.

What vacancies and regions are popular among the Kyrgyz

For quite a long time there has been an opinion that migrants from neighboring countries are mainly involved in the construction industry. This is indeed the case with many nationalities, but if we consider the citizens of Kyrgyzstan, we can say with confidence that the construction professions are in second place.

Most often, the Kyrgyz are involved in the service sector. Citizens of this country prefer trade, so they can often be seen as employees of fast food restaurants or large retail chains. They are also actively involved as waiters and bartenders in cafes and restaurants, they make good employees of cleaning companies and institutions responsible for cleaning the territory.

For employment, the Kyrgyz choose regions with high wages, as many of them send remittances to their families back home. Thus, their bulk falls on the central regions of Russia, most of them in Moscow and the Moscow region.

Taxation of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in the Russian Federation

After the entry of the Kyrgyz Republic into the Eurasian Economic Union, income received by citizens of this state on the territory of the Russian Federation is taxed at 13%, and the tax rate does not depend on whether the migrant is a tax resident of the Russian Federation or not. However, this rule is valid only if the intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Kyrgyzstan does not provide for other provisions.

Income of Kyrgyz citizens received before August 12, 2015 was taxed in accordance with the general procedure provided for by the Tax Code of the Russian Federation.

For a clearer understanding of the taxation system for citizens of other states who receive income in the Russian Federation, it is worth reading about exactly how they are charged.

When applying for a job in Russia, the Kyrgyz, as well as citizens of other countries, need to know how they will be calculated.

Dismissal procedure

Since the employment of the Kyrgyz occurs through the conclusion of an employment contract, their dismissal is carried out on the basis of this document. Typically, an employment contract contains clauses that can serve as a reason for its termination, and a fixed-term contract also indicates the date of its termination.

Foreign employees and their employers must remember that the employee must be notified against signature within 3 calendar days of dismissal due to the expiration of the contract, unless otherwise provided by other provisions.

A simplified employment scheme for Kyrgyz citizens was introduced relatively recently, and many of them are still working under a patent. In this regard, the procedure for dismissal under a patent is less secure for an employee, which you should be aware of and be ready to defend your rights in case of dishonest behavior of the employer.

It would be useful to thoroughly study the information on how it happens.

Pros and cons of working in Russia for the Kyrgyz

If we consider the advantages and disadvantages of working in Russia for the Kyrgyz, then we can say with confidence that there are more advantages than disadvantages. This conclusion is based primarily on the annual growth in the number of migrants from Kyrgyzstan to the Russian Federation. Now, perhaps, not all the population of the neighboring country knows whether citizens of Kyrgyzstan need permission to work in Russia, but soon the majority of the Kyrgyz population will become aware of the law, which simplifies the rules for employment, which will increase the number of migrants from this state by several percent.

Foreigners are attracted by high salaries and a more prosperous standard of living than at home. Many of them support their families in Kyrgyzstan in this way. This can be called a disadvantage, since migrants do not see their loved ones for a long time.

In the light of recent changes in Russian legislation, the undoubted advantage will be that it is no longer necessary to issue a labor patent. Work for citizens of Kyrgyzstan without citizenship of the Russian Federation will be provided according to a more simplified procedure, and the taxation procedure will also change along with it.

Thus, changes in the rules for hiring citizens of Kyrgyzstan in 2017 enable all migrants to work legally, and, most importantly, their work for hire in the Russian Federation will be counted in their seniority.

In addition, citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as all foreigners who came from the EAEU member states to work, will now have access to social benefits in connection with the birth of children, for temporary disability. The length of service in this case does not matter, while the amount of contributions transferred to the FSS for them is the same as for Russians.