Student visa
Russia
The Russian student visa hinges on a government invitation letter filed by your university through the foreign ministry — everything else follows that document.
- Visa type
- Single-entry student visa, extendable in Russia
- Processing time
- 2–4 weeks (invitation adds time)
- Government fees
- ≈ ₹1,900–6,000 depending on urgency
- Our service fee
- ₹18,000
- Funds required
- Proof of funds + tuition arrangement
Document checklist
8 items the mission expects with your application.
- 1
Original invitation letter
Issued via the Russian MFA on your university's request.
- 2
Admission letter
From the Russian university.
- 3
HIV test certificate
Mandatory for the visa.
- 4
Medical certificates
Including the standard infectious disease screening.
- 5
Academic documents
Certificates and transcripts, with translations.
- 6
Bank statement
Showing funds for tuition and living.
- 7
Passport
Valid at least 18 months beyond entry, with blank pages.
- 8
Photographs
Per the visa centre specification.
Step by step
- 1
Admission and invitation
Confirm the university has filed for the government invitation.
- 2
Complete medicals
HIV and general medical certificates from approved clinics.
- 3
Visa centre submission
Apply with the original invitation and full set.
- 4
Travel and register
Migration registration is done by the university within days of arrival.
- 5
Extend to multi-entry
The single-entry visa is extended locally to a multi-entry study visa.
Appointments
In-person at the Russian visa centre
Avoid these mistakes
- The invitation letter takes the longest — confirm it is filed before booking travel.
- The HIV certificate is non-negotiable and must be recent.
- Book the local extension appointment early — slots at migration offices run out.
Prefer to talk first? Call +91 70124 63160