Guide
Migration registration for students
Registration (uchet) means notifying the authorities where you are staying. For most students the university does it — but you need to know the rules.
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Deadline
Indian citizens and most other foreigners must be registered within 7 working days of arriving at their place of stay. Give your passport and migration card to the university's international office right after arrival.
Who files
The host files the notification of arrival. In a dormitory, the host is the university. Full-time students may also be registered at the university's address even if they live elsewhere — ask your international office how they do it.
Private flat
If the university does not register you at its address, the flat owner must file the notification. Agree on this before you move in — some landlords refuse. See renting and registration.
Trips and moves
After you return from a trip abroad, you must be registered again. If you move to a new address, a new notification is needed. Keep the tear-off slip — you will need it to extend your visa.
State fee
Since 1 September 2025 there is a state fee of 500 roubles for registration at the place of stay.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I have?
Seven working days after arrival.
Do I register again after holidays at home?
Yes, after each new entry.
What is the tear-off slip?
The detachable part of the notification form, stamped as proof of registration.
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.