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Important Updates for NRIs and Students Living in Russia
VartaLab Russia – Important Information for NRIs, Students & Workers
Russia continues to be a major destination for Indian students, skilled professionals, and long-term residents. To support the Indian community, here are essential updates and guidelines related to safety, documentation, education, employment, and daily living in Russia.
1. Safety & Travel Guidelines
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Always carry your passport, migration card, and registration slip while traveling inside Russia.
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Update your address registration within 7 days of changing residence.
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Follow local laws and maintain your visa status to avoid penalties.
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In case of emergencies, contact the Indian Embassy in Moscow or regional consulates.
Always carry your passport, migration card, and registration slip while traveling inside Russia.
Update your address registration within 7 days of changing residence.
Follow local laws and maintain your visa status to avoid penalties.
In case of emergencies, contact the Indian Embassy in Moscow or regional consulates.
2. Education Updates
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Indian students must ensure timely renewal of their student visa through the university’s international department.
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Universities in Russia require mandatory health insurance every academic year.
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Keep copies of academic documents, admission letters, and hostel agreements.
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Attendance and exam rules vary by institution, so follow university guidelines carefully.
Indian students must ensure timely renewal of their student visa through the university’s international department.
Universities in Russia require mandatory health insurance every academic year.
Keep copies of academic documents, admission letters, and hostel agreements.
Attendance and exam rules vary by institution, so follow university guidelines carefully.
3. Employment & Work Regulations
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Foreign nationals require a valid work visa or work permit to be employed legally.
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Students studying in accredited institutions can work part-time if permitted by their visa type.
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High-Qualified Specialists (HQS) have access to simplified procedures and higher salary standards.
Foreign nationals require a valid work visa or work permit to be employed legally.
Students studying in accredited institutions can work part-time if permitted by their visa type.
High-Qualified Specialists (HQS) have access to simplified procedures and higher salary standards.
4. Documentation & Legal Requirements
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Register your local address at the post office, MFC center, or through your landlord/employer.
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Always maintain copies of your migration documents and visa pages.
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Report lost passports immediately to local police and the Indian Embassy.
Register your local address at the post office, MFC center, or through your landlord/employer.
Always maintain copies of your migration documents and visa pages.
Report lost passports immediately to local police and the Indian Embassy.
5. Daily Living Tips
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Learning basic Russian greatly improves convenience and communication.
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Use official apps and websites for public transport, banking, and government services.
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Follow weather advisories during extreme winter months.
Learning basic Russian greatly improves convenience and communication.
Use official apps and websites for public transport, banking, and government services.
Follow weather advisories during extreme winter months.
6. Important Contacts (Russia)
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Indian Embassy, Moscow
Email: cons.moscow@mea.gov.in
Phone: +7 495 783 7535
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Emergency Police: 102
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Medical Emergency: 103
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Fire: 101
Indian Embassy, Moscow
Email: cons.moscow@mea.gov.in
Phone: +7 495 783 7535
Emergency Police: 102
Medical Emergency: 103
Fire: 101
