Tips From Universities
What should I do if I did not return to the place of my registration in time for any reason?
SPbPU: Foreign citizens must have the originals or certified copies of their current documents: international passport, migration card, registration certificate.
What should I do if I have been invited over to another region?
VlSU: If you are going to visit another region, you should inform the Center of International Education (Dean's Office for International Students) of your trip in advance. You must also inform the dormitory staff if you live in the dormitory and coordinate the travel dates with the Dean’s Office. Besides, you had better travel during your study-free time.
You must bring along your passport, foreign citizen arrival notification (registration certificate), migration card, and a VHI policy. After coming back, do not forget to inform the Center of International Education of your arrival.
SPbPU: If foreign citizens visit another region, they must bring along their current documents, notify the passport and visa support department about the dates of their departure and return. Upon arrival in Saint Petersburg, they must get a new registration at their place of stay (in case of reregistration in the region).
SibFU: If you are planning a trip, notify the SibFU’s Protocol Department in advance at +7 391 206-39-44. Get ready to submit electronic ticket copies.
What should I do if I have lost my documents?
VlSU: If you have lost an important personal document, you must inform the university's competent service, the Center of International Education in our case. The staff will tell you how to act in a difficult situation, what you should do to have the lost documents re-issued.
If you have lost the most important document— the passport, you must report your loss to the police at once. You will get a certificate that confirms an acceptance of your application. With this certificate, contact a consular division of your country's embassy. You will get further instructions there.
Much depends on your country's legislation. Sometimes you can get a passport at the embassy. In some cases, foreign citizens must leave for their country to get a passport. In the latter case, the consulate will issue a "homecoming certificate" that will allow you to leave for your country of permanent residence without any obstacles.
If you have lost your migration card and/or registration certificate, inform a competent university staff member about it. They will schedule your appointment with the office of the Administration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Here you will report your loss and get necessary instructions on obtaining duplicate copies.
SPbPU: If an international student has lost their documents: international passport/ID, migration card, registration certificate, they must contact the university's passport and visa support department. The department staff will consult them and help them have their documents re-issued.
SibFU: You must immediately contact the Social and Cultural Adaptation Group at +7 902 966-13-60 for further instructions.