A medical examination for a temporary residence permit is a mandatory procedure for all foreign citizens wishing to work or live in Russia. In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, when applying for a temporary residence permit, they are required to undergo an examination and provide the relevant medical report to the Federal Migration Service. The absence of a medical certificate or the identification of dangerous diseases during a medical examination is a reason for refusal to grant the right to reside and work in the Russian Federation.
The need to obtain a medical certificate for a temporary residence permit is established by the Law “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation.”
The medical examination for the temporary residence permit will take some time, so it is advisable to deal with this issue in advance, in the process of collecting the full package of documents.
Tests and doctors required to obtain a medical certificate for a temporary residence permit
The list of basic necessary tests has been approved by law:
- Blood test for HIV infection (AIDS)
- Blood test for syphilis
- General clinical urine analysis (CUC)
- General clinical blood test (CBC)
- Urine analysis for the presence of psychotropic substances
- Fluorography (FLG)
In addition to the above studies, smears for sexually transmitted infections can be performed. In addition, at the discretion of the physician, the candidate may be referred for additional tests.
During the medical examination, it is also necessary to undergo examination by a dermatovenerologist, phthisiatrician and narcologist.
Diseases that cause refusal
A foreign citizen will be denied a temporary residence permit if the following diseases are detected:
- HIV
- Tuberculosis
- Leprosy (or leprosy)
- Sexually transmitted infections (sexually transmitted diseases)
List of required documents and copies
Passing a medical examination and obtaining a certificate for a temporary residence permit is carried out only in the personal presence of the candidate. In this case, a foreign citizen must have the following documents with him:
- Passport (you may need to have it translated into Russian)
- Migration card
- Certificate of registration with the migration service
After successfully completing the entire scope of examinations, a foreign citizen receives a medical report on his state of health, as well as a certificate of absence of HIV infection. These certificates are provided to the FMS when submitting an application for a temporary residence permit along with the main package of documents.
Important: the FMS authorities accept only those certificates issued by medical institutions that have the appropriate licenses to conduct medical examinations of this kind. Check this information with the performer in advance of the procedure.
You can undergo a medical examination for a temporary residence permit quickly and officially at the Med-Kom center. The entire scope of research will take you a few hours without visiting additional organizations, and a completed medical report will be issued within 5 days. Attention: urgent processing is possible, please call for more information. +7 (920) 285-07-07.