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Planning to study in Russia? Considered the largest country in the world, Russia attracts scores of international students from around the globe, especially for its globally acclaimed  STEM courses<\/strong>. Home to world heritage sites to being the leading economies in the world, Russia is a perfect blend of culture and modernity. Due to the country\u2019s major advancements in the education and research sectors, Russia has now been stated as a prominent option to pursue higher education. For the candidates looking forward to pursuing higher studies in Russia, here is a blog on the Russia Student Visa, including its requirements, fees, process, documents and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Who Needs a Russian Student Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All Indian nationals require a visa <\/a><\/strong>to enter Russia. Indian students wanting to visit Russia have to apply for a long-stay visa (granted for stays longer than 30 days).  This is the Russian student visa. The Russian Federation provides visa-free entry to only the following citizens of India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Diplomatic passport holders (for up to 90 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Members of aircraft crews.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Anyone intending to enrol in an educational institution will have to get a visa. A Russian visa is easy to get for Indians if they meet the requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fun Fact:<\/strong> EU\/EFTA, EU\/EFTA citizens cannot enter Russia without a visa. While the citizens of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) like Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Abkhazia and South Ossetia can enter without a visa.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    What is a Russian Student Visa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A Russian student visa is a long-stay visa. You need this visa if you intend to stay in the country for longer than 90 days. This means if you are going to enrol in an undergraduate or postgraduate program, you have to apply for a long-stay visa. There are two types of long-stay visas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. A single-entry (allows you to enter the Russian Federation one time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Double-entry  (allows you to enter twice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Multiple-entry (allows you to enter the country multiple times)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      You will not get a multiple-entry permission directly. When you first apply, you need a single-entry or a double-entry long-stay visa. After you have stayed in Russia on a single-entry\/double-entry visa type, you can apply for a multiple-entry visa. A multiple-entry visa is valid for 1-year stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Russian Student Visa Eligibility <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The eligibility requirements for the Russian student visa are as follows. The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria to apply for the visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Must have applied to study at a Russian educational institution, and must have confirmed admission to the course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. The applicant must have received an offer letter from the university. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. A written request from the university on an official letterhead (the so-called “direct invitation”) or an invitation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation to enter Russia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Get a travel medical insurance, and get an HIV-negative certificate <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Must have sufficient funds to study at the university<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Have the necessary documents to apply for a student visa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Russia Study Visa Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Gathering the right set of documents that are required to seek a student visa is one of the most fundamental steps of the process. Regardless of the entry type you are applying for, the Russian Student Visa requirements <\/a><\/strong>must be met. You can get your documents pre-verified through the visa application centre before applying for a visa. This can make the visa process smoother and easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        S.No.<\/strong><\/td>Document<\/strong><\/td>Description <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        1<\/td>Visa Invitation<\/td>Must be one of the following: an invitation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a directive from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or a direct invitation from the host.<\/td><\/tr>
        2<\/td>Passport<\/td>Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages, valid for 1.5 years from visa start date. Include a clear copy of the photo and address pages on A4.<\/td><\/tr>
        3<\/td>Visa Application Form<\/td>Fill out the official form as per current guidelines.<\/td><\/tr>
        4<\/td>Photograph<\/td>A recent colour photo meeting the specified size and format.<\/td><\/tr>
        5<\/td>HIV Certificate<\/td>Must show a negative result and follow the Embassy-approved format. Get it verified through the Russian Visa Centre.<\/td><\/tr>
        6<\/td>Travel insurance<\/td>This is to ensure that you can cover your medical expenses while you are in Russia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        How to Apply Russia Study Visa from India?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Once you have collected all the documents that are necessary for applying for the Russian Student Visa, now is the time to submit application. Here are some simple steps that you can follow to complete your application process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Visit the offical website of the Russia Visa Centre <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Gather the necessary documents <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Read the instructions for the online visa application form filling <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Submit the online visa application and upload the relevant documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Pay the visa application fees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          You can choose to submit the Russian student visa application by post or in person. If you want to submit in person, you will have to book an appointment through the Russian Visa Centre. You can gather your documents, fill out the application form, book an appointment, and submit it in person. Ensure that you pay the required fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          To learn more about Russia study visa application process, watch this video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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