Last updated 2026-05-12
Student visa to Russia
Study visa
Travel purpose:
Study
, other
Visa overview
Required to enter Russia with the purpose of studying at any Russian university, of attending short courses or of accompanying a family member, holder of a study visa. The validity of the visa will be in accordance with the dates indicated on the invitation issued by the Federal Migration Service of Russia or by telex from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
Visa validity period
3 months
Consular fee
$80 – $128
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Postgraduate visa
Eligible individuals
Student, bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. student
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Internship visa
Eligible individuals
Student, bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. student
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Short-term course visa
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Student visa
Eligible individuals
Student, university student, college student, pre-college student
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Visa for accompanying family member
Eligible individuals
Student's family member
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128