Russia: Highly Qualified Specialists Salary Requirement 

Key Points  

  • Russia will require employers to submit salary notification reports for Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS) by 28 April 2023 for the first quarter of 2023 

Overview  

By 28 April 2023, the Russian government mandated that employers submit salary notification reports for Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS) for the first quarter of 2023.  

Notifications must be shared with the Ministry of Internal Affairs in-person or via post delivery within 30 days of each quarter’s end. The reported salary must be at least RUB 167,000 per month or RUB 501,000 per quarter. 

What are the Changes? 

The government of Russia will require employers to submit salary notification reports for Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS) by 28 April 2023 for the first quarter of 2023.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Russia’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information. 


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