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Who needs a visa?
Visa required:
Foreign citizens, including citizens of Turkmenistan.
Visa not required:
Citizens of CIS countries, as well as Abkhazia, Georgia, and South Ossetia.
Where and how to obtain a visa?
A visa is issued at the Embassy or Consulate of the Russian Federation in the student’s country of citizenship/residence.
Basis for the visa: an official invitation.
Application procedure depending on the type of study
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Minobrnauki)
– For students under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation.
– For students under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation.
University
– For other categories of students.
– For other categories of students.
Required documents for obtaining an invitation
From the Ministry of Education and Science:
There are no requirements
There are no requirements
Through the University:
- Scanned copy of the international passport (all pages)
- Educational document (for postgraduate and residency applicants)
Special requirements for minors (under 18 years old)
Legal representative
When submitting documents, the presence of a legal representative (parent or guardian) is required.
When submitting documents, the presence of a legal representative (parent or guardian) is required.
Required documents:
- Birth certificate,
- Parent’s passport with a note about the child,
- Guardianship documents (if applicable).
Important!
- Always check the current requirements on the website of the Russian Embassy in your country.
- Start the visa application process in advance (processing times depend on the country).
Your first step toward knowledge, new opportunities, and a bright future! Russia is waiting for you with open arms. Dare to start your journey!
Who needs a visa?
Visa required:
Foreign citizens, including citizens of Turkmenistan.
Visa not required:
Citizens of CIS countries, as well as Abkhazia, Georgia, and South Ossetia.
Where and how to obtain a visa?
A visa is issued at the Embassy or Consulate of the Russian Federation in the student’s country of citizenship/residence.
Basis for the visa: an official invitation.
Application procedure depending on the type of study
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Minobrnauki)
– For students under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation.
– For students under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation.
University
– For other categories of students.
– For other categories of students.
Required documents for obtaining an invitation
From the Ministry of Education and Science:
There are no requirements
There are no requirements
Through the University:
- Scanned copy of the international passport (all pages)
- Educational document (for postgraduate and residency applicants)
Special requirements for minors (under 18 years old)
Legal representative
When submitting documents, the presence of a legal representative (parent or guardian) is required.
When submitting documents, the presence of a legal representative (parent or guardian) is required.
Required documents:
- Birth certificate,
- Parent’s passport with a note about the child,
- Guardianship documents (if applicable).
Important!
- Always check the current requirements on the website of the Russian Embassy in your country.
- Start the visa application process in advance (processing times depend on the country).
