FOREIGN STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

The Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tomsk region recently held a meeting with representatives of Tomsk universities to announce a new change in the migration legislation. The new temporary residence permit for education (RVPO) is now available for full-time foreign students in Russia.

The RVPO, which replaces the previous temporary residence permit, offers several benefits to foreign students. Unlike the previous permit, which was issued for three years, the RVPO is issued for the entire duration of study and 180 days after graduation. Additionally, foreign graduates can now receive a residence permit and Russian citizenship within three years, compared to just honors graduates or citizens of certain countries previously.

Vladimir A. Melnikov, Director of the International Information Center at Tomsk State Pedagogical University, emphasizes the significance of the new RVPO, especially for students from visa countries.

"RVPO makes life easier for foreign students, — says Melnikov. — They don't have to renew their visa every year, and they have the right to receive full medical care."

The International Information Center of Tomsk State Pedagogical University is available to provide information and support for foreign students looking to apply for the RVPO. However, students should be aware that the document may be canceled in the case of expulsion or academic leave, and a certificate of no criminal record is required for students from visa countries. The new RVPO is a step towards making Russia a more accessible and welcoming destination for foreign students, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tomsk region is leading the way in facilitating their stay in the country.

International Information Center of the TSPU

Address: 75 Komsomolsky Ave.
Phone: 8 (3822) 311 396 or +7 923 417 3884 (phone, WhatsApp).
E-mail: infocent@tspu.edu.ru