Student Visa Guide for MBBS Abroad — Country-by-Country Rules 2026

Why Getting the Visa Right Matters

Every year, dozens of Indian MBBS aspirants receive their university admission letters but face delays or rejections at the visa stage — missing their intake semester as a result. This guide gives you the exact documentation and process for each major MBBS destination so you can plan ahead with confidence.

Russia Student Visa — 2026 Process

The Russian student visa (Category D) is required for MBBS programmes of duration longer than 3 months.

Required Documents:

• Russian university invitation letter (issued after application approval)
• Filled Russian visa application form (completed online on the official Russian Embassy website)
• Valid Indian passport (minimum 18 months validity from travel date)
• HIV test certificate from a recognised government hospital
• Bank statement showing sufficient funds (minimum ₹2L balance recommended)
• 2 passport-size photographs (35×45mm, white background)
• Visa fee payment receipt

Processing time: 4–6 weeks from application submission. Apply at least 8 weeks before travel. Visa is applied at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi or Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, or Kolkata.

Georgia Student Visa — 2026 Process

Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Georgia for stays up to 1 year under the visa-free arrangement. However, students must register with the Residence Registration Service within 30 days of arrival. Your university will assist with this process.

What you need before travel:

• Confirmed university admission letter
• Bank statement (showing ₹3L+ for initial settlement)
• Valid Indian passport
• Travel insurance for the first 30 days

Note: While entry is visa-free, students on long-term study must apply for a Student Residence Permit within 30 days of arrival. The university's foreign student department will guide you through this process.

Bangladesh Student Visa — 2026 Process

Indian students require a student visa (Category S) from Bangladesh to pursue MBBS there.

Required Documents:

• Bangladesh university admission letter / enrolment confirmation
• Filled visa application form
• Valid Indian passport (6 months validity minimum)
• NEET scorecard copy
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Passport-size photographs
• Bank statement

Processing time: 2–3 weeks typically. Apply at Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi or Bangladesh Consulate in Kolkata (recommended for students from Eastern India).

Kazakhstan Student Visa — 2026 Process

Kazakhstan requires an entry visa for Indian nationals. The university issues an invitation letter which is used to obtain the visa.

Required Documents:

• University invitation letter (original, in Russian with English translation)
• Visa application form
• Valid Indian passport
• Passport photographs
• Medical certificate (HIV negative test)
• Bank statement

Processing time: 2–3 weeks. Apply at the Kazakhstan Embassy in New Delhi. A student visa can be extended annually once you are enrolled.

General Visa Tips for All Countries

• Never travel without your original admission letter and embassy approval documents
• Carry physical copies of all documents — digital copies are often not accepted at immigration
• Bank statements should show a consistent balance, not a one-time deposit just before application
• Start visa applications immediately after receiving your university offer letter — do not wait
• Use your consultancy's visa support services to reduce rejection risk