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Proof of Employment for Schengen Visas: how it works in any — first-hand

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For Schengen visa applications, applicants over 18 must provide an electronic work record extract (ETK) from the Social Fund of Russia, obtainable via Gosuslugi. A paper record book is only accepted if employment occurred before 2019 and was never transferred to the electronic system.

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For Schengen visa applications, a paper work record book is generally not accepted as the primary document.
An extract from the Electronic Work Record (ETK) from the Social Fund of Russia (SFR) is required for individuals over 18. This document can be obtained via the Gosuslugi portal or directly from SFR/MFC. A paper work record book may only be used as supplementary evidence in rare cases. An exception applies if all employment occurred before the introduction of electronic records (around 2019) and was not transferred to the SFR system. In such instances, the paper book, additional certificates, or pension/service confirmations may be used.
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For visa applications, an official employment certificate with the company's seal is generally sufficient proof of employment.
A copy of the employment record (трудовая книжка) is typically not required.
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