If you work in Russia under a work patent, it is important to regularly check that it remains valid. Late payments or other violations may cause your patent to become invalid, meaning you will no longer be allowed to work under it.
When Should You Check Your Patent?
It is especially useful to check your patent if:
- you recently made a patent payment and want to make sure everything is in order;
- you missed a payment deadline or are unsure of the date of your next payment;
- you are planning to change jobs;
- you want to make sure there are no problems with your documents.
How Can You Check Your Patent?
The most reliable way is to use official government services or contact the migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) (link).
How Can Migrant ID Help?
You can check your migration status through the Migrant ID service in the SalamPay mobile app.
The service allows you to check whether your information appears in the Registry of Controlled Persons (RKL). If the system identifies potential issues, you will receive recommendations on what to do next.
It is important to remember that Migrant ID does not verify whether your work patent is valid and does not replace an official check through government services. However, it can help you find out in time whether your information appears in the RKL.
