Health Insurance for Russian Visa?

[Renee (Stillings) Huhs]

Ian,

If you are processing the student visa in the US (Washington DC anyway) then
no, you do not need to provide proof of insurance. That being said, I would
still avoid indicating on the application form itself that you do not have
any insurance as I am not sure what that triggers. Even if you just get the
ISICS card with the free insurance included that is good enough - just put
some policy name in that field.

Renee

-----Original Message-----
From: SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list
[mailto:SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Ian
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 12:53 PM
To: SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu
Subject: [SEELANGS] Health Insurance for Russian Visa?

I was curious if any of you knew whether or not as an American citizen you
have to show proof of valid health insurance for Russia in order to receive
a student visa for Russia.  The Russian consulate's website when saying what
to bring does not mention it, but the form you have to fill out asks whether
or not you have valid health insurance, but does not say that it is
required.  If you call the consulate there is unfortunately no option to
talk to someone.  So I wanted to ask here before I go to the consulate since
I though at least a few people must have been through the process
semi-recently.  If you have any insight, which would be much appreciated,
please e-mail me off list.
Best,
Ian  		 	   		  
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