List of documents for highly skilled specialists

List of documents required for the highly skilled specialist`s work permit and invitation:

1. Application form — 2 copies;
2. Employment contract with foreign employee (with signature on both sides). The following should be indicated in the employment contract:
   — The employer provides the highly skilled employee and his family members with optional medical insurance;
   — Validity of the contract and salary should be indicated in the said contract;
   — Validity period of the contract should start not earlier than one month after submission of documents to the FMS;
   — Validity of the contract should not exceed three years;
   — The contract comes into force from the moment the work permit is received;
   — It should be specified in the contract that the employee is a highly skilled specialist;
3. Letter of guarantee — 2 copies;
4. Copy of passport;
5. Certificate on state registration of the legal entity, certified by a notary — 1 copy;
6. Colour, mat photograph 3x4;
7. State duty for the work permit — 2000 rubles;
8. State duty for the invitation(if it is necessary to process an invitation) — 500 rubles;
9. Power of attorney to submit documents — 2 copies;
10. Letter of guarantee for invitation.