What is migration registration?
It is a mandatory procedure for registering foreign citizens at their place of stay in Russia. All foreigners entering the Russian Federation must register within the established deadlines.
Deadlines for registration
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Standard deadline:
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Within 5 business days from the moment of:
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Special conditions for citizens of:
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Liability for violations
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Late registration is considered an administrative offense and may result in:
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What to do after arrival?
Immediately contact the Migration Department of your university (for students).
Provide the following documents for registration:
- Passport + copy
- Migration card (with entry stamp)
- Document confirming place of residence (for example, a dormitory agreement)
Registration and migration registration
- Registration of students in the dormitory and is made by the university (in the dormitories 1-5), or administration of the partner dormitory or hostel.
- Registration of students in rented apartments is made by the owner of the apartment at the request of the university.
Action algorithm:
- Obtain an application
- In person at the Migration Registration Department (office 123, 8/2 Trubetskaya Street);
- By email: invitation@staff.sechenov.ru;
- Together with the landlord, visit the Department of Migration Affairs of the District Police Department
IMPORTANT:
- Registration is mandatory even for short-term stays (about 90 days).
- If you move to another city, you must re-register within 5 days (for citizens with visa-free entry).
- Citizens of the EAEU (Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc.) should take into account extended deadlines.
Contacts for assistance:
Migration Department of Sechenov University
invitation@staff.sechenov.ru