HQS Card

What is the HQS status?

According to Article 13.2. of Federal Law No. 115, a foreign national with work experience, skills or achievements in the particular sphere can be recognized as a highly qualified specialist (HQS).

To confirm the mentioned skills and achievements a foreign national shall receive the HQS card (work permit).

Who is eligible for the HQS card?

Research and teaching staff who are invited to work at HSE can obtain the HQS card if:

  • they are foreign nationals
  • their salary is no less than 83,500.00 Russian roubles per month
  • their passport is valid for at least 18 months from the projected starting date of their Russian visa
The front and back side of the HQS card
The front and back side of the HQS card

What are the advantages of having the HQS card?

Nota bene

A highly qualified specialist is not authorized to work in Russia without the HQS card (even if he/she has signed an employment contract).