Guide
Medical exam and fingerprinting
Since 1 September 2026 the medical exam has a single 30-day deadline and must be repeated every year. Fingerprinting and photographing are separate obligations.
Not an official government website. MigraForma is a private reference service.
Medical exam
Foreigners who come to work, or who stay in Russia longer than 90 days, must pass a medical examination at an authorised medical organisation within 30 calendar days of entry, and then annually. It covers drug use and infectious diseases, including HIV.
Fingerprinting and photo
Workers must complete fingerprinting and photographing within 30 days of entry. Other foreigners staying longer than 90 days, including students, have 90 days.
Penalties
Missing the medical exam or fingerprinting deadline breaks the rules of stay: it can lead to a fine, inclusion in the register of controlled persons and, in serious cases, expulsion. Buying a certificate without an examination is a criminal offence — the data goes directly to the authorities.
Tips
Ask your international office which clinic to use — universities often organise group visits. Keep all certificates; you will need them for visa extension and other procedures.
Related pages
Frequently asked questions
When must I pass the medical exam?
Within 30 calendar days of entry, then every year.
How long do students have for fingerprinting?
90 days, if staying longer than 90 days.
Can I use any clinic?
No, only an authorised medical organisation.
For reference only. MigraForma is a private service, not an official government website: we are not the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), a multifunctional centre (MFC) or Gosuslugi, we do not submit documents and this is not legal advice. Rules change, so check them with the migration authorities before you apply. Information checked in October 2026.