your one-stop-shop solution to smoothly settle in Russia as an international student
International Orientation Center
We will help you with intricate but mandatory formalities and paperwork:
Notarized passport translation
Medical
Exam
Electronic biometrics
SNILS
Bank
account
Insurance
Mobile communication
Registration
on Gosuslugi
Choose the option that fits you best:
Choose the bank
Choose the bank
Choose the insurance
Choose the insurance
Choose the mobile service provider
Choose the mobile service provider
Orientation services
Orientation services
Bank account / MIR payment system card
Service fee
0 ₽*
Notifications
70 ₽*
Withdrawal fee (under 500,000 RUB a day)
0 ₽*
Bank account / MIR payment system card
Service fee
0 ₽*
Notifications
70 ₽*
Withdrawal fee (under 500,000 RUB a day)
0 ₽*
Partner banks
*All fees are net and the bank does not charge any additional fees
All international students need a bank account in Russia and
a card to make all the payments and financial operations smooth and easy
You cannot use foreign Visa/MasterCard
in Russia as they block transactions to/from Russia, only local cards work
Coverage
300 000 ₽
all fees are net, we don't charge any additional fees
4 500 ₽
086 Medical form
Medical laboratory tests
Outpatient polyclinic care
Emergency inpatient care assistance
Repatriation
Coverage
500 000 ₽
all fees are net, we don't charge any additional fees
4 500 ₽
086 Medical form
Medical laboratory tests
Outpatient polyclinic care
Emergency inpatient care assistance
Repatriation
Insurance companies
All international students are required to purchase a health insurance policy within 15 days from their date of arrival to Russia
In accordance with the requirements of the art. 27 of the Law, No. 114-FZ, voluntary health insurance (VHI) is one of the required documents that confirms a foreign citizen’s right to stay in Russian Federation
minutes / month
500
GB / month
50
all fees are net, we don't charge any additional fees
500 ₽ *
minutes / month
800
GB / month
30
all fees are net, we don't charge any additional fees
650 ₽ *
Mobile service providers
*first monthly payment
As of 1 January 2025, the new regulation of SIM card circulation provides for the specifics of selling SIM cards
to foreign citizens and stateless persons. You will need:
E-mail
For a foreigner: passport of a foreign citizen
Notarised translation of the passport
of a foreign citizen
SNILS
Confirmed account on Gosuslugi.ru
(State Services)
Confirmed biometrics
IMEI - number of your device
Notarized passport copy
and biometrics (mandatory)
We provide you with the notarized passport copy and accompany you to the bank for electronic biometrics.
SNILS (mandatory), Gosuslugi
We assist you in getting your SNILS in 1 day and registering on the Unified State portal "Gosuslugi"
Medical Examination (mandatory)
We accompany you to the clinic for your mandatory medical examination
The cost of the
complete package is:
19 950 ₽
All international students are required to have a notarized passport translation, SNILS (social security number), registration on Gosuslugi (Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services), electronic biometrics and medical examination
Services
Submit a request for IOC services
How it works
Online application
Apply online with your personal
and contact details
01
The next (working) day you will receive
an e-mail from your manager with the confirmation
E-mail message
02
Your manager will send you the step-by-step guide and confirm with you your arrival date
Get the manual
03
When you arrive, your manager will guide you through all the steps, accompany you to register SNILS, to the bank for collecting the card and biometrics, and then buy the SIM-card
Accompanied
by a manager
04
Your insurance certificate will be waiting
for you upon arrival
Insurance certificate
05
We will accompany you to pass the mandatory medical examination
Medical examination
06
Schedule
Day 1
Arrive, check in and register
with the police
Day 2
Collect insurance certificate, arrange notarized passport translation, apply and get SNILS
Day 3
Collect your debit card and biometrics at the bank, set up Gosuslugi account, collect
the SIM card
Day 4-90
Pass the medical exam
Day 10-90
Collect your medical
exam certificate
Why us?
We’ve been operating in the international education field
for over 30 years
We collaborate with banks, insurance companies, and mobile service providers — verified agreements
Our team consists of skilled and kind professionals ready to assist you
We partner with 20+ universities
in Russia, growing every year
IOC was created by students for students, ensuring we understand your needs and aspirations
30+ Years
of Experience
Official
Partnerships
Professional Managers
Student-Centric Approach
University Partnerships
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FAQ
What is SNILS?
SNILS is the insurance number of an individual personal account used to identify a person in the pension system.
Read more on the official web-site – www.gosuslugi.ru/help/faq/snils/2007
Are there any other service providers except for those presented by IOC?
Yes, there are. However, due to our experience we thoroughly chose the ones that:
a) suit international student the best,
b) are largest and most reliable,
c) are the best option budget-wise.
a) suit international student the best,
b) are largest and most reliable,
c) are the best option budget-wise.
What is Gosuslugi?
Gosuslugi is a Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services - www.gosuslugi.ru
What is included in medical examination?
Medical examination includes: chemical-toxicological tests (urine), blood-work for infectious diseases (syphilis, HIV), chest X-ray/CT scan, check-up with a tuberculosis specialist, infectionist, dermatovenerologist.
Do I get a debit or a credit card from the bank?
You get a debit card without any credit obligations.
your one-stop-shop solution to smoothly settle in Russia as an international student
International
Orientation Center
WhatsApp:
+79687258417
E-mail
cmu@synergy.ru
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