Temporary Residence in the Russian Federation for the Purpose of Education
Temporary Residence in the Russian Federation for the Purpose of Education
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For international students

Since January 1, 2023, foreign citizens who are studying in a state educational or state scientific organization on a full-time basis in a state educational or state scientific organization under the programs of bachelor's degree, specialist, master's degree, residency, assistantship-internship, having state accreditation, or under the program of training of scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel in postgraduate studies (adjuncture) in a state educational or state scientific organization, are given the opportunity to apply for a temporary residence permit in a state educational or state scientific organization.

(in accordance with Federal Law dated July 14, 2022 No. 357-ФЗ)
For what period of time is a study permit issued?

The study permit is issued for the period of mastering the study program and the next one hundred and eighty calendar days after the end of the study period, in case of a positive decision to issue a study permit, the passport of a foreign citizen is stamped with a corresponding stamp.

Where is a study permit issued?

The application and documents for study permit are submitted by a foreign citizen in person or through the Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services to the Migration Department in the territory where the training takes place.

Benefits of study permit
  • in case the foreign citizen arrived under the visa procedure, they will be issued a multiple-entry visa for the duration of their study permit
  • there is no obligation to submit an annual notification on confirmation of residence in the Russian Federation, unlike other residence categories in the Russian Federation
  • a student (postgraduate student) who has received a study permit will be able to stay in the Russian Federation for the entire duration of his/her studies, and after the completion of studies for another six months, during which it is possible to apply for a residence permit without leaving the Russian Federation
  • proof of proficiency in the Russian language, knowledge of history and basics of the legislation of the Russian Federation is not required
Cancellation of the study permit

the study permit is canceled in the following cases:

  • at transfer from the full-time form of education to the part-time or correspondence form of education
  • early termination of education in a state educational (scientific) organization

Important!

After the cancellation of a study permit, the foreign citizen has the right to reapply with an application for a study permit without observing the deadline provided for by paragraph 6 of Article 6 of the Federal Law “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation” (not earlier than one year from the date of rejection of their previous application for a study permit or the cancellation of a previously issued permit).

More information on how to get a study permit, including a list of required documents and their samples, is available on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia (M.I.A) in the section “Activities” of the subsection “State Services/ Main Directorate for Migration Issues of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia”.

To M.I.A website