Russian student visa for New Zealand citizens
🇳🇿New ZealandVisa required
In short
Here is how a New Zealand 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.
New Zealand: Visa required
Apply for a standard visa at a consulate or visa center.
See the full New Zealand 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 New Zealands 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 New Zealands 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 New Zealands
Do New Zealands 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 New Zealands generally need this visa to enter Russia.
How do New Zealands apply for a Russian student visa?
New Zealands 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 New Zealand. See your New Zealand country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.
How much does a Russian student visa cost for New Zealands?
The consular fee depends on nationality and agreements between Russia and New Zealand, 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.