Visas & Travel

Do the student need a visa to enter Russia/Ukraine? How does one apply for the visa?

Does the student have to be present personally for an interview at the Russian Embassy / Consulate for the issuance of the visa?

What if I want to go home or travel out of Russia/Ukraine during my studies?

How do I make my travel arrangements?

Will I be accompanied on my trip to enroll at University for the first time?

Can my parents or family visit me while I study in Russia?

How does Visa Process of Russia differ from that of Ukraine?

What if I fail in the Ukrainian Visa Interview?

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Do the student need a visa to enter Russia/Ukraine? How does one apply for the visa?
Yes, international students require a visa to enter Russia/Ukraine for their education. The visa application must be submitted together with the Application for Admission to Higher Education in Russia/Ukraine. Upon acceptance to the university, the university (your host) will issue the student an official letter of invitation. We will submit this letter together with the visa application to the local Russian/Ukrainian embassy or consulate for processing.

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Does the student have to be present personally for an interview at the Russian Embassy / Consulate for the issuance of the visa?
As part of the services offered by NEC the passport of the student would be submitted by NEC to the visa section of the diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation in India and the student is not expected to appear for a personal interview. But in case of Ukraine the student mudt appear in person at the Ukrainian Embassy at New Delhi.

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What if I want to go home or travel out of Russia/Ukraine during my studies?

When you know your travel dates out of the country, you MUST apply with the University for what is termed as an "Exit-Re-Entry" visa, which allows you to leave and return again without giving up your student visa. You will need to submit additional photos, and to pay a fee. You should also apply for this at least 3 weeks before your planned travel dates, and you will need to specify the "travel window (exit and return dates)" during which this "Exit-Re-Entry" visa should be valid.

Do not lose this "Exit-Re-Entry" visa as entry to Russia/Ukraine is not permitted without this document. Re-application / replacement can only be processed by the University concerned. This may take between 4 to 6 weeks. All students are strongly advised to staple this visa slip to their passport as this is not done by the authorities.

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How do I make my travel arrangements?
NEC as part of their services assists the students to make their travel arrangements like air ticket, Emigration clearance etc.

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Will I be accompanied on my trip to enroll at University for the first time?
First time students going to Russia/Ukraine are required to travel with us in a group with other students. As part of our services, Students will be accompanied and met at the Airport and brought to the University to register and to check-in to student hostels.

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Can my parents or family visit me while I study in Russia/Ukraine?
Of course, they can! However, the university you are currently studying at and the government is not responsible for the travel expenses or arranging accommodation for your family.

Students must apply to the University for an Invitation letter for your family. With this letter, your family then can apply for a visa for entry into Russia/Ukraine at the local Embassy or Consulate. Please allow between 4-8weeks for the visa application process.

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How does Visa Process of Russia differ from that of Ukraine?
Russian Visa for studies will be taken care of Nission Educational Consultants Pvt.Ltd and the University concerned. In case of study in Ukraine, the student should make their own arrangement to travel to New Delhi for obtaining the Visa.
Nission Educational Consultants Pvt.Ltd. will assist the student in all the formalities of Visa processing for Ukraine but cannot guarantee the Stamping of the Visa itself. Visa stamping for Ukraine is at the sole discretion of the officials of the Ukrainian embassy at New Delhi.

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What if I fail in the Ukrainian Visa Interview?
The student who fails the Ukrainian visa interview at New Delhi due to lack of English knowledge will be admitted in Russian Language MBBS course only.
In all other cases of Visa rejection the student abides by the rules and the agreement with the Nission Educational Consultants Pvt. Ltd.