Russian student visa for Bissau-Guinean citizens
🇬🇼Guinea-BissauVisa required
In short
Here is how a Bissau-Guinean citizen obtains a student visa. A Russian student visa is for people enrolled at a Russian university or educational institution. The institution issues an official invitation, after which you apply at the Russian consulate. Student visas are initially issued for up to 3 months and then extended for the duration of your study programme.
Guinea-Bissau: Visa required
Apply for a standard visa at a consulate or visa center.
See the full Guinea-Bissau guideAt a glance
- Who it's for
- International students admitted to a Russian university, college or language/preparatory programme.
- Invitation
- Official invitation from the admitting Russian institution.
- Validity / stay
- Initial 3 months, then extended for the duration of the study programme.
- Entries
- Single entry initially, then multiple entry once extended.
- Indicative cost
- Consular fee by nationality + service fee; invitation arranged by the institution.
Documents Bissau-Guineans will need
- Passport valid 18+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- University invitation / admission letter
- Medical certificates (incl. HIV test) as required
- Travel medical insurance
How Bissau-Guineans get a Russian student visa
- 1
Obtain an invitation letter
Get a tourist confirmation/voucher or a business invitation. This can be ordered online in minutes.
- 2
Complete the application form
Fill in the official visa application form for the consulate that serves your country of residence.
- 3
Prepare your documents
Valid passport, photo, invitation, and (for some nationalities) travel medical insurance.
- 4
Submit at a consulate or VFS center
Apply in person or by post at the Russian consulate or an authorised visa center (e.g. VFS Global).
- 5
Collect your visa
Pay the consular and service fees, then collect your passport with the visa once processed.
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FAQ — Russian student visa for Bissau-Guineans
Do Bissau-Guineans need a student visa for Russia?
If your trip matches the purpose of a student visa (international students admitted to a russian university, college or language/preparatory programme.), then Bissau-Guineans generally need this visa to enter Russia.
How do Bissau-Guineans apply for a Russian student visa?
Bissau-Guineans obtain the required invitation, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Guinea-Bissau. See your Guinea-Bissau country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.
How much does a Russian student visa cost for Bissau-Guineans?
The consular fee depends on nationality and agreements between Russia and Guinea-Bissau, plus a visa-centre service fee and (for invitation-based visas) the invitation cost.
How long is a Russian student visa valid?
It is issued for up to 3 months at first, then extended inside Russia for the full duration of your study programme.