RU
Visa and Migration
Support Devision
visa@kantiana.ru
Monday: 14:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 13:00
Thursday: 14:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 13:00
14 Nevskogo Street,
IKBFU Multifunctional Support Centre
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Using EMAIL as an international student: to ensure the university receives your emails, always send them from an address ending in '.ru'. You can create one yourself, or use your student email (stud.kantiana.ru), which is available to every student. You can obtain your student email account at the IKBFU IT Department (14 Nevskogo Street, Building 6, Room 121).
Before Arriving in Russia
Visa-required countries: request an invitation letter
by emailing visa@kantiana.ru

Visa-free countries: obtain a QR code for entry
into Russia via RuID

FOR ALL COUNTRIES:

  • notify the International Office of your arrival at least 7 days before arriving in Russia
  • check that your medical insurance is current or begin arranging a new one (more information here)
  • first-year students should prepare their medical and other documents
After Arriving in Russia

  • upon entry into Russia, obtain a migration card from border control officers and check your full name, date of birth (day, month, year), and that the purpose of entry is correct (it should state "учеба" — study). It is advisable to cross-check your name against your passport translation.
  • notify the International Office of your arrival in Kaliningrad (by emailing internationalstudent@kantiana.ru)
  • register with migration authorities within 7 working days
  • FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS: on the first working day after your arrival, visit the International Office bringing all available documents
Accommodation
If you are living in a dormitory: within 24 hours of your arrival, contact the Visa and Migration Support Division — the university will register you with the migration authorities.

If you are living at a private address: within 3 days of your arrival, the property owner must independently register you with the migration authorities (= arrange your registration). After this, be sure to send a photograph of both sides of your registration document to the Visa and Migration Support Division at visa@kantiana.ru
Extending Your Stay in Russia
Visa-required countries: no later than 45 days before your visa expires, submit your documents to us for visa extension.

Visa-free countries: no later than 45 days before the expiry of your permitted stay as indicated on your migration card, submit your documents to us for its extension.
Yes, your migration card also needs to be extended!
And don't forget!
Complete the mandatory medical examination and fingerprinting registration (submit your fingerprints at the Ministry of Internal Affairs), and purchase medical insurance within the legally established timeframe.
Remember to notify us of all your trips outside Kaliningrad to avoid any potential issues with migration legislation.
International Students’ Support Division
Our staff will do their utmost to ensure that every international student's stay and studies in Russia are comfortable and safe.
internationalstudent@kantiana.ru
+7 (4012) 31-33-99
14 Nevskogo Street, Building 6, Room 119
Join the "International students IKBFU" VK group
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  • An intermediary between university departments and international students
  • Events to support the adaptation and social integration of international students
  • Assistance to international students with certain
    day-to-day matters
  • Foreign language clubs
    with native speakers for all university students
  • Assistance to international students with the apostillisation of their diplomas
The "International Students IKBFU" VK group has all the useful information you need about life in Kaliningrad and studying at IKBFU.
Be sure to follow us and stay up to date with all the latest news!
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  • A Tip from International Students
    Keep a close eye on the expiry dates of your documents, always stay in touch with the International Office, and remember there are places you must not travel to without permission!

This is important to know!

The Kaliningrad region is beautiful, and we encourage you to explore it — however, always bear in mind that there are zones where entry for foreign nationals is either prohibited or permitted only with a special pass. Violations of entry rules may result in a warning, a fine, or in serious cases — deportation.


Find out more from the FSB Directorate for the Kaliningrad Region or contact the International Students’ Support Division for clarification.

Medical Insurance
Insurance is required for the entire period of study in Russia.

The insurance policy must cover:

  • Outpatient clinic services, including specialist medical care;
  • Inpatient services (emergency hospitalisation);
  • Repatriation.
Learn more
SIM Card for International Students
Already have an active Russian SIM card?

Let the International Office know your phone number by emailing internationalstudent@kantiana.ru or via VK Page.

Got a new Russian SIM card?

From 2025, in order for your new SIM card to become active, you will need to complete several steps:

Learn more