To change the purpose of visit from 'Work' to 'Study', it is required to leave the territory of the Russian Federation and obtain a new migration card upon re-entry.
According to current regulations, the option to change the purpose of visit without leaving Russia exists only for the 'Work' purpose. In this case, a foreign citizen must submit documents for a patent within 30 days of entering the country. During this process, the purpose of visit in the database is automatically changed to 'Work'.
For other purposes, specifically for study or other types of activities, it is mandatory to cross the state border in the established manner and obtain a new migration card. Migrants are advised to take this legislative distinction into account and ensure their documents are processed correctly.
