Immigration through study in Russia
New type of the temporary residence permit has been introduced – temporary residence permit for foreign students.
Such temporary residence permit can be issued to foreign students, who study in Russia, in case the following conditions are met:
• study is full-time NOT Russian language courses
• according to the program of bachelor’s degree, specialty, master’s degree, assistant internship
• study program has state accreditation or this is a scientific or science-teacher program in graduate school (adjunct)
• in a state educational organization or a state scientific organization
• educational organization must be on the territory of the Russian Federation
On this basis the temporary residence permit is issued for the whole period of study + 180 days after graduation.
Application is reviewed within 2 months.
Foreign citizens, who have received temporary residence permits, using this program, are exempt from the requirement to file yearly notifications, confirming their stay in the Russian Federation.
Within 3 years upon graduation foreign student who has the temporary residence permit acquired under this program can apply for the permanent residence permit.
The amendments related to the temporary residence permit for students come into force starting January 01, 2023.

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