Rich in culture and spanning across 9 time zones, it’s no surprise that students are choosing to further their education in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and across Russia. The country is home to more than 2% of the world’s population and 160 different nationalities, helping to create an exceptionally diverse culture perfect for students.
As an international student planning to study or visit Russia, you will need to show proof of health insurance coverage as part of your visa application. The application form includes a section where you need to indicate you have health insurance coverage, and then you will need to attach a copy of your insurance confirmation or visa confirmation letter from your insurance company. This letter comes standard in many plans, like our Atlas Travel option, helping making your insurance buying experience as easy as possible.
This means that you won’t have a checklist of items that your policy must include, instead you will simply need to show that you have insurance coverage. While it may be tempting to simply purchase the cheapest option, it’s imperative that you evaluate your student insurance plan carefully to ensure it will provide enough coverage while you’re away from home.
Some countries have agreements that cover the cost of essential medical treatment while outside of your home country. While can be helpful, keep in mind that it won’t cover medical evacuation or repatriation - just medical care.
Chances are, the countries to travel to as an international student will have a very different health care system than you are accustomed to. There are high-quality European and American medical centers in the larger cities of Russia, as well as good private clinics around the country, but it’s important that you seek out both the best and closest providers upon arrival, or if possible before.
For internationals students who will be studying in Russia, we have a range of international insurance plans that work well to obtain both student and travel visas. The plans listed below can be applied for easily online and upon purchase all of your insurance documents will be immediately emailed to you. We even provide visa letters, to ensure your insurance buying experience is as easy as possible.
Atlas Travel | Student Secure | |
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Policy MaximumPolicy Max. | $50,000 to $2 Million | $200,000 to $5,000,000 max$200k to $5M max |
DeductibleDed. | $0 up to $5,000 | $25 up to $100 |
Currency | $ USD priced | $ USD priced |
Premium | Starting at $0.88/ day | Starting at $0.85/ day |
In case you aren't sure which of the three options are best for you, feel free to contact one of our licensed insurance agents. We’re here to help you choose the plan that best meets your needs and answer any questions you may have before traveling to the largest country in the world.