Pre-Departure Checklist

STUDENT VISA

Citizens of Azerbaijan, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Armenia, and Uzbekistan do not need a visa to enter Russia.

Detailed information about getting an invitation and visa is available in the section Visa.

• After the visa invitation appears in your personal account or after you get it by email, you may apply for a student visa at a Russian consulate or visa centre in your home country (single-entry visa, 90-day duration);
• When you get your visa, don't forget to check if there are any mistakes on the visa and if all the information is correct.
   

PLANNING YOUR ARRIVAL

• Make sure that your arrival date doesn’t come before the start of your visa (if you need a visa to enter the Russian Federation);
• Fill out the arrival form on the website no later than 5 days before entering the Russian Federation;
• Familiarize yourself with Russia’s migration and customs rules, as well as baggage transport regulations;
• Find out how to get to your place of residence from the airport (or train station): train, metro, or taxi;
• Check the information on the page for international students.
   

MEDICAL INSURANCE AND CERTIFICATES

• Get a health insurance that will be valid for the entire period of your stay, or choose an insurance company in Russia where you can get a policy on arrival;
• Read about the medical examination that should be made upon your arrival; 
• Get a certificate of vaccination or a copy of the certificate of preventive vaccination.

CONTACTS

• Keep the contacts of your Programme Office and programme manager, as well as the International Office;
• Keep the contacts of the Embassy/Consulate of your country in Russia.
   

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: 

• Documents for admission (visit the website for international applicants of the HSE-Nizhny Novgorod to see the list of documents);
• Originals of documents required for the trip (passport, plane/train ticket);
• Original of medical certificate, HIV test, Hepatitis B,C tests (for students received a full scholarship);

Cash to use during your first few days in Russia (US dollars, euros, or rubles).


OBLIGATORY EXPENSES: 

• Accommodation – 13125 rub per month
• Health insurance - 4000-5000 rub per year
• Passport translation - 2100 rub
• Medical examination - 2000 rub per year
• Fingerprinting and official photo at the migration service - 6500 rub
• Visa prolongation​ - 2000 rub per year