Visa
To apply for Russian student visa foreign citizens must submit the following:
- Filled Visa Application Form
- International Passport (Travel Document valid not less than for two years)
- Original of the Invitation Letter issued by the relevant Russian university
- Original School Certificates (O level/ SSCE/ HSSC, Bachelor or Master Degree if available), (must be legalized)
- Medical Certificate showing Physical and Mental Fitness (attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs), issued not earlier thantwo months prior to entering Russian Federation (must be legalized)
- HIV- AIDS test issued not earlier thantwo months prior to entering Russian Federation (must be legalized)
- 2 applicant’s photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Round air ticket valid for one year
In some particular countries, Russian Embassy may require some additional documents.
For detailed information about visa requirements, please contact the Embassy of Russian Federation in your country.
Arrival
Once you’ve got your student visa, inform us about the details of your arrival (the date and time). The representative person of the Russian Educational and Cultural Centre “RUSVUZ” will arrange your transportation from the airport to the university.
Make sure you take with you the following documents:
- Passport with an open visa
- Flight tickets (save until the end of the trip)
- Medical insurance
- The Letter of Invitation from the educational institution
- All educational documents (legalized by the Russian embassy)
+ copies of all documents