Russian visa information

Virtually all travellers to Russia need an entry visa, which is a document stuck into the applicants passport. The earliest arrival and the latest departure dates are indicated on the visa and must be observed. Students have to apply for the visa at a dedicated visa center or visa department of a Russian Consulate or Embassy. Liden & Denz will provide participants with a relevant letter of invitation.

Your nationality	up to 30 days	up to 90 days
Schengen area	Tourist Visa
Schengen area	Study visa under simplified regime
Japan, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Turkey and other non-Schengen countries	Tourist Visa	Study visa via Russian Federal Immigration
Serbia, Montenegro, Thailand	Visa-free for up to 30 days but not more than 90 days within half a year	Study visa via Russian Federal Immigration
Latin America (except for Mexico), Israel, Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa-free for up to 90 days within half a year
South Korea	Visa-free for up to 60 days, but not more than 90 days within half a year	Study visa via Russian Federal Immigration

Citizens of Schengen countries traveling for up to 30 days can choose to come with a tourist visa or a student visa under simplified regime. If you opt for a tourist visa, we suggest you use services of our trusted partner Viselio, providing end-to-end visa support

Long-term student visa (up to 1 year) is available for those taking Russian Academy module. Please note that this module is only available in St.Petersburg.

Students traveling with a visa, not sponsored by Liden & Denz: Extra charges apply if a student obtains a visa through a tour-operator or any other facilitator. The fee (currently EUR 100), will be collected upon arrival and only if the student needs Liden & Denz assistance with visa registration. The fee does not apply if the student registers the visa with the company which sponsored it in the first place.

Visa support from Liden & Denz includes the official letter of invitation enabling the student to apply for the correct visa type and visa registration upon arrival (compulsory for all visas). The registration of a Russian visa normally takes two working days. Liden & Denz requires that all students hand in their passports and immigration cards to our front-desk on their first day.

The is a document filled in at the passport control zone upon arrival. Keep it with you and hand it over to the official stamping your passport when leaving the country.

Study visa under simplified regime

Issued to citizen of Schengen countries only: A short-term study visa for Schengen citizens is valid for one entry and for maximum 90 days. The invitation letter is issued by Liden & Denz and sent to the student by email. The booking deadline is 3 weeks prior to arrival. This visa is issued free of charge and usually a copy of the school’s letter of invitation is sufficient for the visa application (but please double check the policy of your nearest Russian Visa Center or Consulate). Prolongation: this visa type cannot be prolonged! Liden & Denz might allow some extra days for traveling. It is necessary to inform us about your special needs in advance, once the visa is obtained - it can not be amended.

Study visa via Russian Federal Immigration

This procedure takes up to four weeks and courier costs apply as an original of the invitation letter is required for visa application. Bookings with all relevant data should reach us at least 8 weeks prior to arrival.

Tourist visa

For students outside the Schengen area, who wish to study four weeks or less, we will arrange a simple invitation which entitles the student to apply for a tourist visa. This invitation or tourist voucher will be sent by email to the student within 24 hours of a booking. The tourist visa is valid for one entry and for maximum 30 days and can not be prolonged. The booking deadline is 3 weeks prior to arrival.

Full name and last name*
Email*
Exact length of stay (allow some extra-days)
Arrival*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Departure*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Place of application for the visa (city, country)*
Permanent home address, phone number*
Place of work/study
Job title*
Position*
Exact address of work or study*
Contact phone/email*
Address of the contact person, who receives the letter of invitation by airmail*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Clear passport copy with all relevant personal data (full name and first name, date and place of birth, nationality), passport number, passport issue and expiry dates, issuing authority and place of issue, any prolongation remarks.*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Please note that the passport must remain valid for six months beyond the Russian visa expiry date.
Kommunikation
- Kommunikation in Englisch (Antwort am selben Tag)
- Kommunikation in Deutsch (Antwort am nächsten Arbeitstag)
*
- I agree with the Privacy Policy*
- I would like to subscribe to the Liden & Denz newsletter to receive tips on learning Russian, special offers and latest news. We don't share or sell your personal information. See Privacy Policy.
Phone
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Full name and last name*
Email*
Exact length of stay (allow some extra-days)
Arrival*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Departure*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Place of application for the visa (city, country)*
Permanent home address, phone number*
Place of work/study
Job title*
Position*
Exact address of work or study*
Contact phone/email*
Address of the contact person, who receives the letter of invitation by airmail*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Clear passport copy with all relevant personal data (full name and first name, date and place of birth, nationality), passport number, passport issue and expiry dates, issuing authority and place of issue, any prolongation remarks.*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Please note that the passport must remain valid for six months beyond the Russian visa expiry date.
Kommunikation
- Kommunikation in Englisch (Antwort am selben Tag)
- Kommunikation in Deutsch (Antwort am nächsten Arbeitstag)
*
- I agree with the Privacy Policy*
- I would like to subscribe to the Liden & Denz newsletter to receive tips on learning Russian, special offers and latest news. We don't share or sell your personal information. See Privacy Policy.
Phone
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Full name and last name*
Email*
Exact length of stay (allow some extra-days)
Arrival*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Departure*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Clear passport copy with all relevant personal data (full name and first name, date and place of birth, nationality), passport number, passport issue and expiry dates, issuing authority and place of issue, any prolongation remarks.*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Please note that the passport must remain valid for six months beyond the Russian visa expiry date.
Kommunikation
- Kommunikation in Englisch (Antwort am selben Tag)
- Kommunikation in Deutsch (Antwort am nächsten Arbeitstag)
*
- I agree with the Privacy Policy*
- I would like to subscribe to the Liden & Denz newsletter to receive tips on learning Russian, special offers and latest news. We don't share or sell your personal information. See Privacy Policy.
Phone
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Visa for Latvia

Latvia is a Schengen country: most students will travel visa-free. Students requiring a Schengen visa (valid for stays up to 90 days within half a year) or a residence permit (for longer stays), will receive respective support from Liden & Denz. Students are advised to check visa policies and costs in the nearest Latvian consulate.

Your citizenship	up to 90 days	longer than 90 days
Schengen area	Visa-free
UK, USA, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Serbia.	Visa-free for up to 90 days within half a year	Residence permit
Other Countries	Tourist visa	Residence permit

Residence permit

Even participants from countries not needing a visa for short-stays, have to obtain a residence permit for stays longer than 90 days. Liden & Denz will take care of all formalities, but students are obliged to book accommodation and insurance with us. The cost of insurance is EUR 10 / week. Usually we initiate this procedure after arrival (it takes 8-12 weeks), but please be prepared that you will need to disclose your sources of income (proof documents are required in English).

Residence permit

If you plan to book a programme longer than 90 days, our booking deadline is 8 weeks prior to arrival. Students needing a Latvian residence permit are obliged to book accommodation and insurance with Liden & Denz. The cost of the insurance is EUR 10 / week. As procedures vary country by country, please get in touch with us by email for further details.

Tourist visa

The booking deadline is 8 weeks prior to arrival. Students needing a visa for Latvia are obliged to book accommodation and insurance with Liden & Denz. The cost of the insurance is EUR 10 / week. We will pass your details to the Immigration authorities and prepare a letter of invitation for the tourist visa after receiving a deposit. In order to apply for the visa in your nearest Latvian Embassy or Consulate you will need only its reference number.

Full name and last name*
Email*
Exact length of stay (allow some extra-days)
Arrival*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Departure*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Place of application for the visa (city, country)*
Permanent home address, phone number*
Occupation*
Clear passport copy with all relevant personal data (full name and first name, date and place of birth, nationality), passport number, passport issue and expiry dates, issuing authority and place of issue, any prolongation remarks.*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Kommunikation
- Kommunikation in Englisch (Antwort am selben Tag)
- Kommunikation in Deutsch (Antwort am nächsten Arbeitstag)
*
- I agree with the Privacy Policy*
- I would like to subscribe to the Liden & Denz newsletter to receive tips on learning Russian, special offers and latest news. We don't share or sell your personal information. See Privacy Policy.
Name
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Visa Information

Visa for Russia (for students studying in St. Petersburg or Moscow)

Visa for Latvia

Get a tourist visa (up to 30 days)