Receiving a Student Visa

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General requirements

Valid passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of visa issuance.

Invitation

An official invitation from a Russian university is mandatory.

Application and photo

A completed visa application form and a passport-sized photo.

Certificate

A certificate stating the absence of HIV infection.

You must personally submit all documents to the consular department of the embassy. Provide your passport, application form, invitation, photo, and HIV certificate.

You will need to pay a consular fee, which is approximately 80 USD and may vary depending on your nationality. You may also apply through a visa center, but this will incur additional fees.

Processing Times for the Visa

  1. Standard processing time

    Usually takes 10-20 working days.

  2. Expedited processing

    Available for an additional fee.

  3. Validity

    The initial visa is typically issued for 3 months. A multiple-entry visa is issued later by the university 45 days before the expiration of the initial visa.

  4. Arrival

    Congratulations, you have arrived in Russia. Don’t forget to obtain your migration card at the airport and make .

  5. Registration

    Submit your documents to the university within 2 days of arrival for registration with the migration authorities at your place of stay. (Passport, visa, migration card)