For Foreign Citizens

The Russian language is a compulsory test, regardless of specialty or direction of training.

1. After arrival in Kazan on the first day of accommodation at the place of stay, notify the International Cooperation Department of the university about your arrival, submit your passport, migration card, health insurance policy to the International Cooperation Department no later than the next working day to be registered for migration.
2. Notify the international department of the university about the planned short-term or long-term change of place of stay in the following cases:
3. Travelling outside the city and country of study for any period of time
4. Staying in medical institutions (hospitals, etc.) for a day or more
5. Travel to training camps, excursions and other events; stay in hotels, hostels, campsites, training camps (including the hotel of the Rowing Centre and the Gymnastics Centre) for any period of time
6. Change of place of permanent residence
7. Notify the International Department about all the specified cases of relocation at the planning stage and on the first day of return. To report to the International Department of the university with a set of documents specified in p. 1 of this guide.
8. If it is necessary to register for migration, within 7 days after submitting documents, obtain from the International Cooperation Department the detachable part of the arrival notice with a stamp confirming migration registration. Pay attention to the registration period indicated in the notice of migration registration. No later than 40 working days before the end of the registration period, contact the international department of the university to extend it.
9. A short-term entry visa is usually valid for 3 months. No later than 45 working days, inform the International Cooperation Department about the expiration of the visa, submit your passport, migration card, 2 photos 3x4 cm (color, on matte paper, without corners) to the International Cooperation Department to issue a long-term visa.
10. The period for obtaining a long-term visa from the date of submission of documents is at least 30 working days. Within 3 days after receiving a long-term visa, receive from the International Cooperation Department the detachable part of the arrival notice with a stamp - confirmation of the extension of migration registration for the duration of the visa. Pay special attention to the validity period of a long-term visa. At least 40 working days before the expiration date of the visa, contact the international department of the university to extend it.
11. Control the validity period of the passport used to enter the territory of the Russian Federation. Replace the passport at least six months before the expiry of the visa. Notify the International Department in advance about the procedure of passport replacement for visa replacement and re-registration.
12. In accordance with Federal Law FZ-115 "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation", employment of a full-time foreign student without a work permit is possible only in the university where he/she is studying during the entire period of study and in other institutions during holidays. Employment in other institutions during the study period is possible only with a work permit, which must be issued by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and submitted to the international department of the university.
13. For all questions and to notify about all the above cases, please contact the International Cooperation Department by phone, e-mail or personal appearance in the office 1004 of the main building of the Volga Region Academy. Contact phone number: +7 843 294 90 50, e-mail: icsportacadem@gmail.com.

After arrival in Kazan on the first day of accommodation at the place of stay, notify the International Cooperation Department of your arrival, submit your passport, migration card, health insurance policy to the International Cooperation Department no later than the next working day for migration registration.

1. Notify the International Co-operation Office of a planned short or long term change of residence in the following cases:

• travelling outside the country of study for any period of time

• staying in medical institutions (hospitals, etc.) for a day or more

• travelling to training camps, excursions and other events

• stay in hotels, hostels, camping sites, training camps (including the hotel of the rowing centre and gymnastics centre) for any period of time

• change of place of permanent residence

notify the International Cooperation Department of all specified cases of displacement at the planning stage and on the first day of return. Report to the International Co-operation Department with a set of documents at the first request.

1. In case of necessity of migration registration within 7 days after submission of documents to receive in the International Cooperation Department the tear-off part of the notice of arrival with a stamp confirming the migration registration..

Pay attention to the registration period indicated in the notification on migration registration. At least 45 working days before the expiry of the registration period, apply to the International Cooperation Department for its extension.

1. Control the validity period of the passport used to enter the territory of the Russian Federation. Replace the passport at least six months before the expiry of the visa. Notify the International Cooperation Department in advance of the passport replacement procedure for visa replacement and re-registration.

2. State fingerprint registration, medical examination and photographing are mandatory procedures that all foreign citizens must undergo if they plan to stay in Russia for more than 90 days. This requirement is established by Federal Law No. 274-FZ dated 01.07.2021

   Procedures and rules for the medical examination, fingerprinting, and photographing of foreign citizens
   On December 29, 2021, Federal Law No. 274-FZ of July 1, 2021, "On Amendments to the Federal Law 'On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation' and the Federal Law 'On State Fingerprint Registration in the Russian Federation'" entered into force.
   In accordance with the provisions of this Law, all foreign citizens are subject to mandatory state fingerprint registration, photographing, and medical examination.
   To remain legally within the territory of the Russian Federation, foreign citizens must possess documents confirming the completion of these procedures:
   1. Documents confirming the completion of the medical examination, issued by authorized medical organizations;
   2. A document confirming the foreign citizen's completion of mandatory state fingerprint registration and photographing; this is issued by territorial bodies of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and takes the form of a laminated card containing a photograph and the holder's personal details. Mandatory state fingerprint registration and photographing are performed by internal affairs bodies on a one-time basis, free of charge (without state fees), regardless of the number of entries into or exits from the Russian Federation;
   3. In the event of a change in personal details (surname, first name, patronymic) or gender, or upon obtaining a new passport, the mandatory state fingerprint registration and photographing procedures must be repeated.

   What is the timeframe for completing the specified procedures?
   For foreign citizens arriving in the Russian Federation for employment purposes (PGUFKSiT staff): within 30 calendar days of the date of entry, or upon applying for a work patent or work permit. For those arriving for a period exceeding 90 days for study purposes (PGUFKSiT students): also within 30 calendar days of the date of entry.

   
   Information on the Medical Examination Department for Foreign Nationals
   Medical examinations for foreign nationals are available at the following address: Republican Clinical Dermatovenerological Dispensary,
   54 Korolenko St.
   The medical examination is conducted using a "single-window" system and includes: consultations with a dermatovenerologist, psychiatrist-narcologist, phthisiologist, radiologist, and infectious disease specialist; laboratory testing for syphilis (using three methods) and HIV; screening for leprosy; X-ray imaging; and chemical-toxicological analysis.
   The estimated cost of the medical examination is 8000 rubles.

   Please bring the following:
   - proof of identity (passport); 
   - notarized translation of the passport; 
   - arrival notification (registration); 
   - results of previous medical examinations (if available).

   
   SCHEDULE FOR UNDERGOING MEDICAL EXAMINATION
   Subsequently, to undergo mandatory state fingerprint registration and photographing, foreign citizens must contact the relevant territorial migration department or the Passport and Visa Service of the Russian Interior Ministry (FGUP).
   Pursuant to Article 5, Clause 19 of the Federal Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation," a foreign citizen is required to undergo a repeat medical examination and submit the results to the internal affairs authorities within 30 days of the expiration of the validity period of their medical documents.

   SCHEDULE FOR FINGERPRINT REGISTRATION

   What penalties apply for non-compliance with legal requirements?
   Failure to fulfill the obligation to undergo mandatory state fingerprinting, photographing, and/or medical examination may result in the following measures being considered for such foreign citizens:
   -   imposition of administrative liability under Part 1 of Article 18.11 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, involving a fine of 2,000 to 4,000 rubles, with or without administrative expulsion from the Russian Federation (Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation No. 195-FZ dated December 30, 2001, as amended); 
   -   reduction of the authorized period of stay for foreign citizens within the Russian Federation (Federal Law No. 115-FZ dated July 25, 2002, "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation," Article 5, Clause 23);
   -   issuance of a decision declaring their presence undesirable or denying entry into the Russian Federation;
   -   deportation, in the event that the foreign citizen refuses to leave the territory of the Russian Federation.

For all questions and to notify about all the above cases, please contact the International Cooperation Department by phone, e-mail or by personal appearance in office 1004 of the main building of the Volga Region University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism. Contact phone number: +7 843 294 90 50, e-mail: icsportacadem@gmail.com.

Important: it is necessary to remember that any deviation from the above rules entails penalties from the Department of the Federal Migration Service of the Republic of Tatarstan with subsequent deportation.

PROHIBITED:

• Change your place of stay for any period of time without first notifying the international department.
• Be on the territory of the Russian Federation without registration and/or with expired registration. Remember that you must renew your registration 40 days before it expires.
• Stay on the territory of the Russian Federation with an expired visa. Remember that you must extend your visa 40-45 working days before it expires. A month before it ends, IT'S ALREADY LATE!
• Change documents (passport, migration card, registration slips) and status (obtaining a residence permit, temporary residence permit) without first notifying the international department. The passport must be replaced at least six months before its expiration date.