Is it possible to travel abroad after submitting documents?
If a foreign citizen does not have any grounds for restricting his travel outside the Russian Federation, which are prescribed in Article 28 No. 114-FZ of August 15, 1996, then he has the opportunity to freely leave the territory of Russia, even after he has applied for citizenship .
Note! The fact that a person is absent from Russian territory during the consideration of his application for citizenship will in no way affect the outcome of the decision.
But it is worth noting that according to paragraphs. 11 of Article 7 No. 115-FZ “On the legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation”, if a foreigner stays outside the Russian Federation for more than six months, then he may be deprived of the temporary residence permit that was previously issued to him. Therefore, it is best if the period of stay abroad after submitting documents for citizenship does not exceed 6 months.
Foreigners and migration registration
Is it possible for foreigners to live without registration? As already mentioned, a person on the territory of the Russian Federation is subject to migration registration. Local residents must acquire a place of residence. What about foreigners?
They can stay on the territory of the Russian Federation without residence permit or registration. Typically, this rule applies to persons living no more than 90 days in Russia.
This means that foreigners do not have to register in the Russian Federation for 90 days. After this, you will either have to leave the country or obtain the appropriate document. Some citizens, in order not to register, cross the border from Russia and back every three months. In such cases, they are again subject to permission to reside without the appropriate documents. The period of residence is counted from the date stamped on the passport when crossing the border. The number of days per year is not calculated, because the law “On Migration Registration of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons of the Russian Federation” does not regulate this.
How to obtain a Russian citizen passport?
You should start with the most important document of every citizen - a passport (we discussed all the nuances of obtaining a Russian passport after accepting citizenship here).
When obtaining a passport, the following is required:
- the applicant does not have any other identification document obtained in Russia;
- age at least 14 years;
- citizenship is obtained before applying for a passport.
List of documents for obtaining a passport:
- An application filled out according to the form (you can fill out the form on the spot).
- Foreign passport.
- Birth certificate.
- Receipt for payment of state duty in the amount of three hundred rubles.
- Two 3x4 photographs.
All this must be submitted to the authorized department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at your place of residence. In addition, for complete and correct execution of the document you may need:
- children's birth certificates;
- marriage certificate;
- military ID.
Important! All foreign documents must be translated into Russian, executed and certified by a notary.
You can find out in more detail about what documents you will need to obtain a Russian passport after accepting Russian citizenship and how to correctly write the corresponding application in our article.
The procedure for obtaining citizenship in the Russian Federation has many nuances, which can be difficult to understand right away. Our experts have prepared many useful publications on this topic, including the following articles:
- Step-by-step instructions for obtaining Russian citizenship.
- What are the grounds for acquiring Russian citizenship?
- What are the time frames for obtaining citizenship in the Russian Federation and what do they depend on?
- How to correctly fill out and submit an application for Russian citizenship?
- How to correctly compose an autobiography for Russian citizenship?
Dates of issue
If the application was received by the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the place of residence, the identity card will be issued within 10 days.
The applicant can also submit an application to any other structural unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, not at the place of actual registration, then the waiting period will be a month.
In any case, if necessary, you can issue a temporary identity card. To do this, you need to fill out a corresponding application and attach another photograph to it.
When receiving a passport, foreigners read out an oath, except for those who cannot do this for health reasons or are under 18 years of age.
Fingerprinting and oath
Immediately after receiving citizenship, you must take an oath.
Having received the relevant notification, you must contact the local migration division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. There you will be fingerprinted and given a date to take the oath of office.
The solemn oath of allegiance to the state is taken no later than 10 days after the date of receipt by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the decision to grant citizenship to a person. It is read from the page, after which the new subject fills out the appropriate form and signs on it.
Important: according to current legal standards, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs do not have the right to ask a citizen verification questions about the history and legislation of Russia and, moreover, not to confirm the fact of taking an oath based on incorrect answers to these questions.
In practice, this unfortunately happens. In such cases, it makes sense to contact higher authorities or the prosecutor’s office, since arbitrariness is obvious. The same applies to the requirement to memorize the oath.
Registration of permanent registration
Having received the main document, you must proceed to the following mandatory formalities. Within a week after receiving your passport, you need to register at your place of residence.
To obtain registration at the MFC you must submit:
- Passport.
- Homeowner's passport.
- Document confirming ownership.
- Statement and consent of the owner.
- House book.
If there are several owners (shared ownership), then the consent and presence of each of them is necessary.
In the event that one of the owners cannot be present, he draws up a notarized power of attorney for the other owner.
At the MFC, employees fill out the forms themselves, check the documents, give all the necessary papers for signature, after which they take the documents along with their passports. Instead, they give a receipt indicating the list of documents provided and the date of issue. It usually takes 3-5 days.
Reference! There is no need to pay any fees when receiving registration; it is a free procedure. Fine in the amount of 1500-2500 rubles. is paid only in case of delay, i.e. the citizen submitted documents more than 7 days from the date of receipt of the passport.
Without registration and registration
We looked at whether it is possible to live without registration in your passport. If a person has a temporary place of residence registered by law, then it is possible. But what to do when there is neither temporary nor permanent shelter?
In general, you can live without registration and permanent registration, but only for 90 days.
Without a place of residence (temporary or permanent), it is difficult for a person to get a job. Sending your child to kindergarten or school will also be much more difficult. They will not be able to issue benefits, payments and compensation without registration. Taxes will not stop being accrued, but people will never receive payments or notifications.
In other words, if a person is not afraid of fines, he can live without registration or residence permit. But you can’t rely on government benefits, bonuses and support. It will also be impossible to complete documents and request certificates.
Military registration
If a citizen is liable for military service, then he needs to register at the military registration and enlistment office at the place of registration.
To register you need:
- come to the military registration and enlistment office;
- undergo a medical examination;
- register;
- obtain a military ID (for those over 27 years old);
- obtain a registration certificate and serve in the army (persons under 27 years of age).
If a new citizen of the Russian Federation previously served in the armed forces in another country, and there is a special agreement between this country and Russia, there will be no need to join the army again. If there is no agreement, then the person registered is subject to conscription.
Documents required by the military registration and enlistment office:
- Passport along with a copy.
- Extract from the house register.
- Two 3x4 photos.
- Military ID from the former homeland.
- Copies and originals of educational documents.
- Conclusion of the medical commission.
- Statement.
- Driver's license, marriage certificate, children's birth certificates (if available).
for two months from receiving a passport to register for military service. Those who show up later will have to pay a fine of 100-500 rubles.
Other actions after obtaining Russian citizenship
After receiving a passport and registering, a newly minted Russian must:
- update the information on your insurance certificate. To do this, you will need to visit either the nearest MFC or the Pension Fund branch at your place of residence. The certificate number will not change;
- register a TIN with the tax authorities or make changes to an existing one. The TIN number is also saved;
- submit up-to-date information to the banking institutions of which he is a client;
- obtain or replace with a new medical policy from an insurance company. This service is provided to citizens free of charge;
- men, regardless of age, as well as women liable for military service - within 14 days after receiving a passport, contact the military registration and enlistment office for military registration.
You can go through all the stages described on your own, or you can use the help of professional lawyers. They know thoroughly what to do next after obtaining Russian citizenship, will suggest the best ways to implement each step, will help you navigate the order of actions and not miss critical deadlines.
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Replacement of driver's license
Another stage in the paperwork after obtaining citizenship for a car owner will be the replacement of a driver’s license.
Only citizens of another state can enjoy international or foreign rights on the territory of Russia.
In order to replace a driver’s license, you will need to provide the following to the traffic police MREO:
- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- foreign rights;
- medical examination certificate;
- application of the established form;
- a receipt for payment of state duty in the amount of 2000 rubles.
The procedure for replacing rights when obtaining citizenship is carried out in accordance with the norms of Chapter IV of the Rules for Conducting Examinations and the provisions of the Law “On Road Safety”. There is no need to undergo training, and exams in the theoretical and practical parts must be passed.
According to the laws of the Russian Federation, a person who has received citizenship has the right to drive only with a Russian driver’s license.
Important! According to the rules of Art. 12.7. Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, driving a vehicle without a valid license is considered an administrative offense and is punishable by a fine of 5 to 15 thousand rubles.
In general, the process of replacing all documents will take at least a month and will cause some trouble, but this procedure is mandatory and helps to avoid any difficulties in the future when getting a job, receiving medical care, etc.
What does temporary registration provide?
Above we answered whether it is possible to live without registration.
What does temporary registration provide? It is characterized by the following features:
- Confirmed by a certificate of the established form.
- Issued for a specific period (5 years).
- You don’t have to contact the migration services to get an extract; you can wait until the registration expires.
- Does not give the right to participate in privatization.
Otherwise, there is no difference between registration and registration. As practice shows, it is very problematic to kick a person out of temporary housing that is formalized according to all the rules.
Nuances of dual citizenship
Issues of dual citizenship are regulated by Federal Law No. 142, adopted in June 2022. After the publication of information about it in the media, many people asked whether it is now possible to have dual citizenship.
To understand the state’s attitude towards dual citizenship, you need to familiarize yourself with the contents of Art. 62 of the Constitution. It states that having a second citizenship is allowed, but the rights and obligations of a citizen of the Russian Federation remain the same.
Dual citizenship is also mentioned in the Law “On Citizenship” (Article 6). It states that even if there is another citizenship, a person who has Russian citizenship is primarily considered as a citizen of Russia
. But exceptions are also provided that may arise from international treaties in which the Russian Federation is one of the parties.
Sample notification of dual citizenship (for a child):
Thus, if a person, having Russian citizenship, has received another citizenship, then he does not need to renounce Russian citizenship.
Russia has concluded agreements on dual citizenship only with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, if we do not take into account the special relationship with Belarus. Perhaps in the future the number of agreements with other countries will increase
. Everything depends on the foreign policy of Russia and the countries of the world.
Dual citizenship is a special case of multiple citizenship. Therefore, theoretically, a person can have 3 or more citizenships
. No matter how many there are, they all must be registered in the manner prescribed by law.
According to Federal Law No. 142, registration of citizenship of other countries or residence rights (residence permit, etc.) must be carried out in a notification manner. The FMS authorities are subject to notification.
The notice is given within 2 months from the date of acquisition of dual citizenship or a document giving the right to permanently reside in a foreign country.
You can submit a notification at the local FMS office where the citizen is permanently registered. If there is no permanent residence permit, then at the place of stay
. As an exception, filing is possible at the place of current location in the Russian Federation.
There are two possible ways to submit a notification: personally and through an authorized person, who must receive the appropriate authority for these actions. The application is submitted either to the FMS or via mail.
A sample application can be found on site (at the Federal Migration Service) or you can find and fill out the form on the Internet in advance.
The completed form must contain the following information:
- personal data;
- date of birth and place;
- full details of the Russian passport, including place of residence (if it is not there, then the current stay is indicated);
- data on the citizenship of another country with the details of the document on the basis of which the person can permanently reside in this country or has full rights of a citizen;
- date of acquisition of another citizenship;
- information about the possible extension of resident status in a foreign country;
- facts of a possible application for renunciation of citizenship of another country, which was previously sent to the authorized bodies of that state.
The following copies are attached to the notification:
- foreign passport or permanent resident document;
- Russian passport;
- power of attorney of the representative if notification is made through a third party.
Initially, the draft law provided for the possibility of submitting a notification via the Internet - on the FMS website, but later this paragraph was removed, citing the fact that the information provided would be impossible to verify in any way. At the FMS office or at the post office, employees of these institutions can compare copies of documents with the originals.
The procedure for submitting notifications is regulated by Order No. 450, issued by the FMS in August 2022. Appendix 1 of the order establishes the notification form for adult citizens. Appendix 2 contains a form for persons under 18 years of age
. Appendix 3 includes the submission procedure itself.
In accordance with Annex 3, the form must be completed by technical means either personally, or by a representative, or by parents or guardians of minors and incapacitated persons. In this case, abbreviations cannot be used, but the Latin alphabet is allowed.
If the papers are submitted for a minor/incapacitated person, then copies of the birth certificate and a document confirming guardianship are additionally attached.
When accepting documents, an employee of the Federal Migration Service or post office must check all documents and their copies, the text of the notification with the original information, as well as signatures. If documents are accepted by mail, they must be sent to the FMS no later than the next day after their acceptance.
The deadline for submitting notifications was set until 10/04/15. This period does not apply to residents of Crimea
. They can begin to implement the resolution from 01/01/16.
Residents of other countries are subject to notification, regardless of the duration of the residence permit, which can be issued for only 1 year. Any parent must be notified of a minor's dual citizenship.
Given the contractual relations with Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, citizens of these countries do not need to submit notifications. Also, Russian citizens living abroad on a permanent basis do not need to do this, since all notifications are accepted only on the territory of the Russian Federation.
The legislation establishes relatively strict liability for failure to submit a notification on time. For this purpose, an article was specifically introduced into the Criminal Code, under which a violator can receive a fine of up to 200,000 rubles
. either in the amount of annual income, or may be subjected to correctional labor for up to 17 days.
Persons with dual citizenship cannot enter into any state. job title. In fact, this is the only infringement of rights in relation to persons who have an “alternate airfield” in another state.
The introduction of the law on mandatory notification greatly alarmed the majority of Russian citizens who have resident status in another country. But you shouldn’t be afraid of this law - after all, there are no sanctions for having another citizenship and are not yet expected
. The resolution was introduced solely for the purpose of creating an information base about citizens of the Russian Federation.
The only thing you need to take seriously in order to avoid criminal liability is sending the notification in a timely manner. Moreover, for this you do not need to go to the Federal Migration Service, but just visit the nearest post office.
In general, the moral side of the issue of dual citizenship is controversial to this day. Some states are categorically against such a “bifurcation”, since they believe that there should be only one country for which a citizen will serve and receive all its benefits for this
.
Other states that approve of multiple citizenship argue more in terms of economic benefits
. Thus, they attract additional taxpayers and people willing to do military service.
See the documents for registration in the owner's house here.
What is the fine for registration with a residence permit - the answer is in the article.
Features for different forms of ownership
What documents are needed to register in an apartment?
So, the answer to the question of how many people can be registered in an apartment directly depends on several factors. The exception to the rules is always persons under the age of majority - this category of citizens is registered at the place of residence of the mother or father without the consent of other residents and owners of the premises and is not taken into account when calculating the permissible number of registered persons. In other cases, the calculation of the maximum number of residents has its own characteristics.
How many people can be registered in a one-room apartment?
Unlimited quantity in case of privatization. If the state acts as the owner, then the number of people who can live in the premises directly depends on its area and the region in which the housing is located.
In a two-room apartment
As stated earlier, the number of rooms is not a determining factor when calculating the number of registered people. How many people can be registered in a two-room apartment is decided by the owner of the premises, without forgetting the standards established by law.
In case of privatization
Registration in a privatized apartment is carried out with the consent of all owners, as well as persons living in the premises. There are no restrictions on the number of people registered in such a living space, and how many people can be registered in a privatized apartment is decided directly by the owner of the property.
With municipal ownership
Municipal housing is owned by the state and is provided to citizens under a social rental agreement. Registration in such premises is possible only with the consent of the landlord and persons registered here earlier, and the calculation of the permissible number of residents is made strictly on the basis of the standards established by the authorities of the subject.
Close relatives and children of a citizen with whom a social tenancy agreement has been concluded have the right to register in a municipal apartment without the permission of the above persons.
In a departmental apartment
Official or departmental housing is owned by the organization and is provided to nonresident employees for the duration of a business trip or for the duration of an employment contract. This type of living space cannot be privatized, and registration in it is temporary.
Thus, registration in such premises is possible only with the permission of the owner, and the number of registered people is not limited by current legislation.
In a communal room
How many people can be registered in a communal room is also decided by the owner of the premises. The registration procedure, as in the case of shared ownership, is carried out with the consent of all owners of the living space or through the court (in its absence).
In a dorm room
The calculation of the number of residents who can be registered in a dorm room is based on the type of ownership. In cases where the living space is privatized and has one owner, an unlimited number of people can be registered in the room. Whereas with municipal and shared ownership, registration of citizens is carried out strictly according to the rules.
In a private house
The current legislation does not say anything about how many people can be registered in a private house. Theoretically, you can register as many people as you like in a private house, but it is undesirable to exceed the established minimum values - a large number of people registered in a household can serve as a basis for inspection by regulatory authorities.
Does the number of rooms affect
The number of rooms does not directly affect the restrictions prescribed in the apartment. In this case, factors such as:
- room area;
- standard value established individually for each region;
- number of residential premises owners.
An important role in calculating the permissible number of registered persons is played by who the owner is: an individual, an organization or the state.
Living space size
The square footage of an apartment is of paramount importance when determining limits on the number of persons registered in the premises. According to the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, one registered person should have an average of about 10 square meters of space. In addition, there are social norms according to which the registration rate per square meter is:
- at least 33 m2 for one person;
- at least 42 m2 for a family of two;
- at least 16 m2 for each family member when three or more people live.
The question of how many square meters are needed for registration is not always relevant, since compliance with legally established standards in some cases is not necessary.
When two registrations are allowed
A citizen cannot have two temporary registrations. One of them must be permanent.
A stamp indicating where the citizen lives is in the passport, plus a certificate is issued confirming the legality of being at the place of residence.
The question of whether it is possible to have two registrations is positively resolved if the citizen submits the necessary documents:
- statement;
- passport;
- approval for occupancy received from the owner of the property;
- basis for using the apartment.
Only minor citizens can be registered without the consent of the apartment owner.
3 organizations accepting documents:
- department of the State Ministry of Internal Affairs;
- specialized;
- website gosuslugi.ru.
You can submit the application in person, send it by post or electronically.
Can a person be registered in two places at the same time?
A person can be registered in one place and registered in another. Minor citizens are registered in the same place as their parents
. Where mom and dad live, the child can also be registered there.
The child is issued a certificate of residence. Its validity period is determined by the period of temporary registration available to the mother or father.
Is it possible to have double registration?
- The basic concepts and rules associated with registration in any locality are presented in the RF Government Regulation No. 713 (dated May 25, 2017).
- Whether double registration in a passport is possible is established by Federal Law No. 5242-1 (dated 04/03/2017). It also regulates the free movement of Russian citizens within the country.
The law does not oblige persons who have permanent registration in a certain locality to register another one, even temporary, if they continue to reside within its boundaries. But citizens can apply for this if they wish. The person will be registered at one address permanently, and at the other for a limited period.
