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Money, documents, transport, study and daily life — checked on the ground, with sources, no propaganda either way.
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What changed in Russia
Practical changes for foreigners: documents, money, transport, connectivity, study and work. Each item links to an official source.
- Study & workAdopted
Minimum income rule for working foreigners
Working foreigners must earn at least the regional subsistence minimum; otherwise the patent or work permit is cancelled.
Who it affects: Working foreigners
- Documents & visasIn force
Medical check within 30 days of entry
The medical check must now be done within 30 calendar days of entry (previously 90), then repeated yearly.
Who it affects: Everyone staying over 90 days, and workers
- Documents & visasIn force
Amina app registration in Moscow and Moscow Oblast
In Moscow and Moscow Oblast, visa-free adults staying over 90 days (incl. students) register via the Amina app. No geolocation for over 3 working days means deregistration.
Who it affects: Visa-free foreigners in Moscow and Moscow Oblast, incl. students
First 90 days in Russia — personal deadline tracker (beta)
- Migration registration — 7 working days from arrival (Tajikistan, Uzbekistan: 15 days; working EAEU citizens: 30; Belarus, Ukraine, HQS: 90)
- Medical check and fingerprinting — medical check: 30 calendar days from entry (since 1 Sep 2026); fingerprinting: deadline depends on status — confirm with your university or employer
- Visa extension for students — the university files no later than 20 working days before the visa expires
Catalog «Svoi»: people and communities
- OrganizationAssociation of Foreign Students of Russia (AIS)Ассоциация иностранных студентов России (АИС) · Moscow · RUDN UniversityRU EN
- CommunityAIS on VKontakteАИС ВКонтакте · RussiaRU
- OrganizationRUDN student associations and communitiesСтуденческие объединения и землячества РУДН · Moscow · RUDN UniversityRU
- CommunityVietnamese Students Community, RUDNЗемлячество студентов из Вьетнама РУДН · Moscow · RUDN UniversityRU
- CommunityRSUH Foreign Students AssociationАссоциация иностранных студентов РГГУ · Moscow · RSUH (RGGU)RU
- ChatInternational Student BMSTUMoscow · Bauman Moscow State Technical UniversityRU EN
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