What to check, what to prepare and what to expect on this route. Every official name and link below comes from a government or ILO page we read; we say plainly where there is none.
India → RussiaCapital to destination centre; the arc shows direction, not a flight path.Step 1 · At Home
Before you pay anyone, check them against your own government.
India
Ministry of External Affairs: Protector General of Emigrants (eMigrate)
Anyone recruiting Indian citizens for jobs abroad must be registered with the Protector General of Emigrants under the Emigration Act, 1983.
How to check: Search the recruiting agent on the eMigrate portal ("List of active RA") before you pay anything. The MEA states the list is updated daily.
Every candidate completes the same intake checklist. Your source country adds its own clearances on top. The destination side (visa type, medical, attestation) depends on the employer and your role, and your specialist confirms what currently applies.
Every candidate
Passport (First Page)
Passport (Last Page)
Photograph
CV
Education Certificate
Health Declaration
Consent
Specific to your source country
ECR/ECNR status confirmation: Emigration Check Required clearance depends on your passport category — confirmed via the eMigrate portal where it applies.
Who to check with in the country you are going to.
Russia
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
The ministry site describes a Labor Code rule that a migrant worker produces their authorisation documents (work permit, patent or residence document) before signing a work contract, and that the contract records them.
How do I check a recruiter for work abroad from India?
Ministry of External Affairs: Protector General of Emigrants (eMigrate). Search the recruiting agent on the eMigrate portal ("List of active RA") before you pay anything. The MEA states the list is updated daily.
Which authority handles labour matters in Russia?
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. The ministry site describes a Labor Code rule that a migrant worker produces their authorisation documents (work permit, patent or residence document) before signing a work contract, and that the contract records them.
Which documents do I need to prepare to work in Russia from India?
Every candidate completes the same intake checklist: Passport (First Page), Passport (Last Page), Photograph, CV, Education Certificate, Health Declaration, Consent. India adds: ECR/ECNR status confirmation. The destination side (visa type, medical, attestation) depends on the employer and your role, and your specialist confirms what currently applies.
Who pays for the flight and visa?
It depends on the employer and your contract, and it should be written in your offer before you pay or travel. Use the offer checker to see what is missing.
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