Visa Registration After Arrival
When you arrive in Russia, you must complete a migration registration to legally stay in the country.
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Migration Card: At the airport, you’ll get a Migration Card from the border officer. Keep this card safe because you’ll need it for registration and future visa renewals.
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Registration Fee: The fee for migration registration and visa extension is about 1,600 Russian Rubles (around $18). If you live in a university dorm, the university’s international office usually takes care of this for you. If you live in a private apartment, your landlord must register you with the local authorities.
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Visa Extension: Your student visa is valid for 90 days at first. The university will help you extend it for the whole academic year, usually through their international department.



