Starting September 1, 2026, employers will use new notification forms when hiring foreign workers. These documents are submitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) after a foreign citizen is hired or dismissed.
What will change?
Under the new forms, employers will be required to provide more information. For example:
- the duration of the employment contract or an indication that it is open-ended;
- additional information about the foreign worker in certain cases, such as the taxpayer identification number (INN) of a highly qualified specialist;
- consent to the processing of personal data using the new recommended templates.
Does the migrant need to do anything?
In most cases, no. Notifications are submitted to the MIA by the employer or the customer contracting the work. Foreign citizens do not need to complete these forms themselves.
Why is this important to know?
These notifications are how the MIA receives information confirming that you are officially employed.
If the employer:
- fails to submit the notification;
- makes errors when completing it;
- misses the submission deadline,
this may cause problems when confirming that your employment is legal.
After signing an employment contract, do not hesitate to ask your employer whether the notification has already been submitted to the MIA.
You should also keep a copy of your employment contract and other work-related documents. You may need them if questions arise or during an inspection.
