It can be quite hard to get a visa. But if you apply with one of the Consultancies that specializes in education for foreign students abroad it can make your life so much easier. In Edugain Overseas we provide a range of services that simplifies for you a visa getting process. We’ll help you to comply with instructions and save your time. Edugain Overseas specializes in providing such services since 2005, we helped thousands of students all around the world.

The most part of international applicants that interested in getting an education in Russia need to obtain a visa in order to arrive to Russia.

 For international applicants from Azerbaijan, Abkhazia, Southern Ossetia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Armenia, and Uzbekistan a visa is not required. 

TIPS FOR SMOOTH INTERVIEW  

 

Usually, it takes not more than half-an-hour to conduct an interview. No worries, there will be no new questions for you, just confirm the information you have already submitted during your visa obtaining process.

You need to be ready to answer the interviewer’s questions! 

They would want to know:

•  Your motivation and whether you are capable to meet the requirements of the course, country’s laws and culture.
•  Whether you are financialy capable to cover all the expenses while you are studying.

Generally speaking, the interview is conducted to assess you, and put clarity on all the documents you have already submitted. In brief, the interviewer needs to make sure that you should be granted a visa.

Here are some recommendations:

• Our most crusual recommendation is: Provide full and correct information! There is no need to exaggerate or lie about anything while you are interviewed. Keep in mind that the authorities have already got all your educational and financial documents, and the consular officer has enough experience to tell whether someone is telling them a lie.
• Get through the information about the chosen university. Take a closer look into the course you’ve picked and ask yourself whether your choice meets your educational goals or not. Recall the main subjects necessary for admission.
• If the interviewer asks you about the reasons behind your country and a specific program and university choice you have to answer directly and with no hesitation.
• You will be asked questions about your financial status; for that reason you have to examine your bank statements and be solid on your financial plan. In case of insufficient funding or retirement of your parents, the interviewer will have the full right to ask you about your plans on financing of your staying in the country.
• Pay close attention to your  look, comply with the dress code and try to stay calm during the interview. There is no need to learn your answers by heart. The interviewer just needs to know if you are being frankly with them about your goals.
• Keep the main rules of social behavior. To make a good impression stay polite and courteous while responding. Listen closely to the questions and do not interrupt the interviewer. Good manners will serve you well.
• During the meeting with the visa officer stay confident and try not to nervous. Furthermore, do not get into a debate with the officer in the course of the interview.

If you know that the language is your weak spot try to work on your grammar and speaking skills. The visa officer has to be convinced that your competence in English is sufficient to study in a foreign country.

If you need to provide any documents for the interview, make sure you have arranged all of them before entering the room. It may be required to present a passport, different forms, passport-size photos, educational certificates, transcripts, test scores, bank statements and other supporting documents. If you took a gap after school, it would be better if you bring all your educational documents, some letters from work, training certificates etc.

You will feel more confident and prepared having all necessary documents with you and being there in advance on the day of the interview.

We understand that it’s a great pressure and you may stake everything to get to this interview, but you’ve done a great job, so show your best on this interview. From now on take it easy (but not too much), answer calmly and confident, and present yourself well.

For Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Nepali Students

 

It is common knowledge that it is impossible to study in any university abroad without a relevant visa. We understand that it is quite difficult to obtain visa, and in purpose to solve this problem we would like to offer our students the assistance of our Indian Partner office. They are geared towards helping you submit the right documents to ensure that there is no inadvertent delay or rejection. We will assign you a Visa Consultant who will provide comprehensive advice relating to the collation of the relevant documentation that you need to submit along with the visa application. 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO GET STUDY VISA OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION:

• Application form. Must be completed on Web portal by this link https://visa.kdmid.ru, printed out and signed by the applicant;
• Original International Passport (minimum valid for 2 year);
• Original Invitation Letter from the university;
• Secondary School Certificate (endorsed with an Apostle Seal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your homeland)
• The HIV-negative certificate issued not earlier than 3 month before entering the territory of Russian Federation, if the period of stay is more than 90 days;
• 4 passport size photos (35×45 mm)

Interview for our Indian applicants is not required! 

Exception. Candidates who should attend visa Interview are:

• Those who are already 23 years old and above;
• Citizen of Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Our Indian Office Representative will also guide you through the key aspects of interview (if the interview will be required) that you may have with the Embassy. 

Please contact our Indian office for the detailed information and complete assistance on your Study Visa Issuance!

Address: 107, Ground Floor, World Trade Centre, Babar Road, near Lalit hotel, Cannaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Email: wayahead.study@gmail.com

Contact Number: +919811229313 Mr. Anjul Goel

Do always remember that to obtain a visa is a very important step on your way to your Degree. Allow professionals to make it happen!

For African, Arabic and Other Students

 

Upon receiving an invitation letter, the student should contact the Russian Embassy in their country in order to apply for the student visa.

International students applying for Visa is recommended to plan travel and submission of documents in advance. You should submit correctly filled visa application form and to upload high-quality photo on Embassy’s website (EdugainOverseas assists international students in correct filling visa application form and provide them with necessary information, because Embassies reject applications with mistakes or containing incorrect information).

Check below the requirements and general information how to obtain Russian visa and how to prepare correctly for personal visa interview. 

OBTAINING OF VISA FOR STUDYING IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Student visas are obtained through the Russian Embassy (Consular Department) or Russian Consulate http://www.russianembassy.net/ in your country of residence. In certain countries there are authorized visa centres which provide such services.

REQUIREMENTS TO GET STUDY VISA OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION:

The documentation that you need to submit along with your Russia student visa application form varies from country to country. You should always consult the embassy, consulate or authorized visa centre before submitting your visa application but generally you will need the following:

• Application form. Must be completed on Web portal by this link https://visa.kdmid.ru, printed out and signed by the applicant;
• Original International Passport (minimum valid for 2 year);
• Original Invitation Letter from the university;
• Secondary School Certificate (endorsed with an Apostle Seal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your homeland)
• The HIV-negative certificate issued not earlier than 3 month before entering the territory of Russian Federation, if the period of stay is more than 90 days;
• 4 passport size photos (35×45 mm)

This is a general list. Consult the Russian Embassy or Consulate in your country regarding your application!

Visas are usually issued within two to five weeks, although visa centres often offer a fast-track service for an additional fee. The cost will vary according to where you live, so contact the Russian Embassy consulate or visa centre for confirmation.

Duration of Stay under a Student Visa

Initially, a student visa is issued for three months (till the expiring date, mentioned in the invitation letter). After this period, Representative of Edugain Overseas, on your behalf, will apply for a visa extension, and provide you with a one-year multi-visa which allows to travel to and from Russia within the validity period of the visa. When your visa is about to expire, Edugain Overseas will apply for a further 1-year extension, and carry on in this manner for the duration of your academic program.