Visa can be denied if the Consulate has serious reasons to believe that the Applicant's visit to Russia is not desirable, and the disclosure of the reason for the denial can be withheld. Visa processing fees received from the applicants are not subject to reimbursement in case of subsequent refusal.

Visa processing starts only after all visa documents are submitted.

In order to enjoy your visit to Russia, it’s important for you to apply for the right type of visa, the one that corresponds to the real purpose of your trip.

STUDENT VISA

Short term  single- or double- entry Student visa can be issued by The Consulate for the period of no longer than 90 days. 

Documents required for a student visa

  1.      A completed visa application form (one per person) with one professional passport-size photo glued to the appropriate space of the form.
     
      Applicants should complete Visa application on-line and print it out on the special  web-site: http://evisa.kdmid.ru .
      Please note that any other application forms are not acceptable. 

     The form is to be completed accurately and completely, every question must be answered (if a question does not apply, please type N/A). The form should bear the original signature of the Applicant and must be well readable, all dates must be written  following the European standard (day/ month/ year). Please state clearly your contact telephone number and e-mail. Incomplete forms will be returned  unprocessed.

  2.      A valid passport (original) and a copy of its vital pages with bearer’s personal data  (including the amendments at p .24: passport validity extension, the bearer's name change, etc. Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the  visa expiration date and contain at least two blank pages marked “visas”, otherwise the passport and  documents  will not be accepted.

 3.     An official invitation issued by the Russian Federal Migration Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

View an example of the invitation letter.

  4.      A cover letter specifying itinerary, terms and purpose of your trip, cities to be visited in Russia.

  5.     An official hospital HIV (AIDS) Test Certificate.

Attention, former citizens of the USSR

При обращении за визой граждан бывшего СССР заявителю необходимо предоставить документ, подтверждающий отсутствие у него российского гражданства (копия выездной визы из СССР, копия заграничного паспорта СССР с отметкой о выезде на постоянное жительство до 2 февраля 1992 года, паспорт с указанием гражданства одной из стран СНГ, либо иной документ, свидетельствующий об отсутствии у заявителя российского гражданства).

Обращаем внимание на то, что согласно положениям статьи 6 Закона Российской Федерации "О гражданстве Российской Федерации" за лицом, состоящим в российском гражданстве, не признается принадлежность к гражданству другого государства, если иное не предусмотрено международным договором Российской Федерации. Поэтому указанные лица рассматриваются только в качестве российских граждан и должны въезжать в Россию и выезжать из нее только по действительным российским паспортам.

Attention, non-American citizens

You may apply for a visa  if you have  US Green Card or long term non-immigration legal status in the USA  valid  for more than 3 months .  The holders of US tourist visas or short term visitors have to apply for a Russian visa in the country of their residence only.

 On the basis of reciprocity mandatory medical insurance (see the list of appropriate licensed insurers) or a letter of guarantee from a Russian hosting organization for all period of stay in Russia is required for the citizens of Schengen Agreement Member-States (except for the  US Green Cardholders).

  6.      Visa fees and processing time information

The following fees will apply:

Attention, EU citizens

In accordance with the Visa Agreement signed by the Russian Federation and the European Union citizens of all EU countries exept Ireland, Great Britain are welcome to submit the  following fees for all types of visas:

6 business days – 50 USD

1-3 business days – 100 USD

Processing time, requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.

Any Applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary.

Please, note that the above mentioned requirements are general. If you have any specific questions, please contact the Consulate at consul@seanet.com