Document Package for Temporary Residence Permit for Education
This package includes documents provided by the University for submitting an application for a temporary residence permit for educational purposes.
Temporary Residence Permit for Education (RVPO) is a special status for international students studying full-time at Russian universities or research institutions.
Features of the temporary residence permit (RVPO):
- • The document is valid for the entire period of study and for six months after successful completion. If students continue their studies, for example, in a master's program, the temporary residence permit (RVPO) is extended for the duration of the program.
- • Students with a temporary residence permit (RVPO) do not need to submit notifications to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to confirm their residence in the Russian Federation.
- • Students arriving from countries with a visa regime with a temporary residence permit (RVPO) are immediately extended for the entire period of validity.
- • The temporary residence permit (RVPO) processing time is no more than 60 days.
- • If a student is expelled from the university or transfers to another form of study, the temporary residence permit (RVPO) is cancelled.
- • After receiving a diploma, a foreign citizen with a temporary residence permit (RVPO) can apply for a permanent residence permit (PRP), which remains valid for three years.
Documents Provided by the University:
- Certificate of education.
- Extract from the personnel order.
- Certified copy of the state accreditation certificate.
- Certified copy of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education directive for enrollment.
Documents are provided in two versions: electronic (certified by a digital signature) and on paper.
Required documents:
- Passport
Service duration – 1 business day.
How to request this service?
STEP 1
Download the application “RUDN University” from App Store/Google play or through browser .
STEP 2
Log in with your RUDN ID account (corporate mail).
STEP 3
Go to “Services”, then “Multiservice Center”, then select “Copies of Documents”, then select from the list of services available for ordering “Document Package for Temporary Residence Permit for Education”.
STEP 4
Select the type of document (electronic or printed).
STEP 5
Choose the educational program.
STEP 6
Submit the service request.
You can pick up the certificate personally, or through a representative with a Notarized Power of Attorney. The person must provide a passport and the original education contract at pick-up. (Rector’s Order 鈩� 197 dated March 24, 2021).
If you select the digital version, a PDF scan of the document will be sent to your personal account.