Choose an agency with a valid licence
A large advance payment, a “guaranteed visa” or placement through an unlicensed private agency is a high-risk signal.
basis
An intergovernmental agreement on temporary labour activity. Organised recruitment is run by the Migration Agency, which has ten representative offices in Russian regions.
gov.uz, 03.09.2026who is eligible
Citizens of Uzbekistan aged 18 to 55 for women and 18 to 60 for men.
gov.uz, 03.09.2026before departure
Registration with the Agency, a contract with the employer, a medical check, short courses in Russian, safety and law, and life and health insurance.
gov.uz, 03.09.2026entry
The entry application goes in at least 72 hours ahead via the ruID app or Gosuslugi, together with biometrics: this procedure has applied since 30 June 2025 and runs until 31 December 2027. Since 30 June 2026, for those who entered to work, the purpose of entry for a patent and other migration services is confirmed by this application.
government.ru, 27.04.2026after arrival
A migration card, a work patent, medical insurance and an employment contract.
gov.uz, 03.09.2026patent in 2026
The price depends on the Russian region. In Moscow a patent costs 10,000 roubles a month from 1 January 2026.
mos.ru, 01.01.2026patent in St Petersburg 2026
8,000 roubles a month instead of 6,000: the regional coefficient was raised.
podrobno.uz, 19.11.2025share of foreign staff
For 2026 the government capped the share of foreign workers: construction and catering up to 50%, vegetable growing and logging 40%, transport 24%, alcohol and tobacco retail 0% (15% in Moscow); many regions have their own shares.
klerk.ru, 05.12.2025medical check from 1 September 2026
For a patent, a work permit, temporary residence or a residence permit, the medical examination must be passed within 30 calendar days of entry (law No. 162-FZ of 10 June 2026).
ppt.ru, 11.06.2026