Why is temporary registration needed and how to apply for it

How is temporary registration different from registration?

In general, now in Russian legislation there are no concepts of “registration” or “temporary registration”.
But everyone uses them because it’s clearer. Registration means registration at the place of residence. It is indefinite and lasts until the person has to be discharged due to circumstances or by a court decision. It is indicated by a stamp in the passport indicating the address of residence.

Temporary registration assumes that a person has moved for a certain period, for example, changed the region for work or went to a sanatorium. Old housing is still considered a permanent habitat. He is not discharged from there, but is registered in the new one at his place of stay. This is not reflected in the passport in any way; the person is simply given a certificate.

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Temporary registration can be obtained without permanent registration, but it is usually issued in addition.

Why can they refuse to register a foreign citizen?

Despite the fact that this procedure is a notification procedure and not a permitting one, it is quite possible to be refused registration for migration registration through State Services. Its reasons may be:

errors in filling out forms and forms;
absence of one or more documents from the list of required ones;
provision of falsified documents;
the presence of the premises in which the migrant wishes to temporarily register is in pledge or under arrest, unresolved legal proceedings in relation to this premises or its unsuitability for habitation.

In addition, a request to extend migration registration is guaranteed to be rejected. The fact is that it is impossible to renew the registration of a foreign citizen through State Services. This procedure only requires the personal presence of the applicant at an appointment with an employee of the department for working with migrants of the territorial body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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Who needs temporary registration

It will have to be issued if you intend to live in another region for more than 90 Law of the Russian Federation of June 25, 1993 No. 5242‑1 days. Otherwise, you face a fine of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Article 19.15.2, of 2–3 thousand rubles, and in Moscow or St. Petersburg – 3–5 thousand. The owner of an apartment in which people live without temporary registration can also be punished with a similar amount. If they have not completed it within 90 days, the owner is obliged to notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs about this, according to Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 17, 1995 No. 713.

Those who:

moved to another apartment within the same region;
has permanent registration in Moscow, but lives in the Moscow region - and vice versa (the same works for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, Sevastopol and Crimea);
lives with close relatives (these are spouses, parents, children, grandparents, brothers and sisters) who own the premises, rent it or are registered in it.

Registration procedure

You can obtain a registration certificate when visiting a branch of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Multifunctional Center. The paperwork procedure is the same in both cases. To obtain a new temporary or permanent residence permit, you must complete the following steps.

Collect the necessary documents.
Visit the selected institution and write a corresponding application.
Hand over the prepared documents to the department employee and receive a certificate of their acceptance.

When the application has been verified and processed, you need to re-visit the MFC or GUVM to pick up your passport. It must indicate a new registration. If the applicant does not have an identity card, he will be issued a registration certificate.

Required documents

Before visiting the selected branch, the applicant must collect documents for registration. For adult citizens, this list is as follows:

an application for receiving a service completed in the appropriate form;
passport;
a document confirming the applicant’s right to register in a certain territory.

If a person wants to register for a living space that belongs to another owner, the owner of the square meters will need to be personally present during the procedure. He will also need to write an application and bring his passport with him.

The exact list of required documentation for a specific situation should be clarified in advance at the selected multifunctional center or GUVM.

Registration deadlines

Typically, applicants are concerned with the question: “How long does it take to register at a new place of residence?” This is an important point that is worth understanding, since in the absence of registration and its delay, sanctions will be imposed on the citizen.

The time frame for obtaining registration at both the MFC and the Main Department of Migration is from 3 to 8 working days. The duration of the procedure depends on the need to verify documents confirming the right to dispose of residential premises.

Why apply for temporary registration?

We have already figured out one of the reasons: so as not to be fined. But in fact, temporary registration has many advantages that make life easier:

It will be easier to enroll a child in a kindergarten or school, since “local” ones have priority.
You will be assigned to a clinic at your place of residence upon request (without registration - only with the permission of the head physician).
More vacancies will become available, as registration is essential for some employers.
You can apply for benefits and benefits.

When and how do you submit documents to verify the data in your application?

After submitting an electronic application, the government agency checks the received data, after which the citizen will receive a notification in the personal account of the site.

The applicant can visit the selected government agency and provide original documents to verify the previously specified data in the electronic application for registration at the place of residence (is personal presence required?).

What documents are needed to obtain temporary registration?

You will need:

Application for registration at the place of residence using Form No. 1. It can be filled out at the time of submitting documents or in advance. Application form →
Passport or birth certificate for children under 14 years of age.
A document confirming the right to temporary residence.

Sometimes people apply for temporary registration in a house or apartment that belongs to them. Residents of the North who move south often do this. They buy new apartments, but do not check out their old ones. This way they retain the right to northern benefits and an increased pension. In such situations, a document that confirms ownership is sufficient. For example, you can bring a purchase and sale agreement and an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate.

If the housing belongs to someone else, a lease agreement certified by a notary is suitable for temporary registration. If this paper was drawn up without the participation of a notary, the permission of all property owners will also be required. They can come with you to the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to submit documents or provide you with notarized consent in advance.

A child under 14 years of age can be temporarily registered in housing without additional permits if one of his parents is already registered there. An application on his behalf is submitted by a parent, guardian or other close relative. Children over 14 years of age apply for a certificate of temporary registration themselves.

How many days does it take to register for citizens of the Russian Federation?

How long does it take for Russians to register? The procedure for obtaining temporary registration depends on where the person plans to live. If we are talking about boarding houses, sanatoriums or holiday homes, then registration will be provided by the administration of these institutions. If a migrant wishes to obtain registration in private housing, this can be done in several ways:

Personal application to the territorial department of the Main Directorate for Migration and Migration - no more than 3 days for personal application.
Using the State Services portal - up to 8 days from the date of application. You will find information about temporary registration through State Services here.
Through the MFC – 7 days from the date of submission of documents.
By mail – 3 days plus time for sending a package of documents.

The period for consideration of an application for temporary registration is no more than 3 days if you apply in person to the GUVM office. When submitting an application through intermediary authorities, the deadlines are increased by the period of delivery of documents, usually no more than 8 days.

How to obtain temporary registration

There are several ways to submit documents.

Directly to the Ministry of Internal Affairs

This can be done at the Department of Migration Issues (UVM) in two ways: on a first-come, first-served basis or by making an appointment in advance by phone or on the State Services website. You just need to select the appropriate item.

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On the website you can fill out an application for registration at your place of residence.

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The application must indicate:

personal and passport data;
do you have permanent registration;
at what address are you applying for a temporary temporary residence permit?
who owns the property.

Screenshot: Gosuslugi website

After you submit your application, you will be called to the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. And all that remains is to come at the appointed time with all the documents.

Through MFC

Multifunctional centers also accept papers for temporary registration. To avoid standing in line, it is better to make an appointment in advance.

Through the passport office of the management company

Some management companies provide such services. Find out if you can submit documents through yours.

Where do I need to register?

You can register in different places:

passport office, i.e. at the place of renting the apartment;
hostel;
boarding house;
hotel;
sanatoriums.

Registration must be completed within a month after arriving in Russia. If this is not done within 30 days, the foreigner may be deported from the country by migration or law enforcement agencies.

The state duty is 350 rubles. There is no need to pay for re-registration, but if you do not complete it, then you will have to pay a fine of 1.5-2.5 thousand rubles.

Payment Methods

There are 3 ways to pay the state registration fee. Each person can choose any of them depending on their personal preferences.

To a Sberbank branch

You can pay the state fee at any Sberbank ATM. For the convenience of users, this financial institution has special instructions for carrying out this operation. They also contain payment details, but to clarify them, you should contact your local tax office.

If a bank visitor has difficulties paying the fee, he can ask the relevant question to the branch employee.

By mail

At large post offices you can also pay a state fee to obtain a registration certificate. To do this, you need to visit the institution, fill out the appropriate form and make a payment. In this case, it is necessary to find out the details in advance, since they will be required to fill out the application.

Through the Internet

Today it is possible to pay the state registration fee at the MFC or passport office via the Internet. This can be done on the official website of the Federal Tax Service.

To make a payment, you need to select the appropriate service and follow the instructions on the portal. The user will have to enter his passport data, recipient details and the exact name of the service.

Pros and cons of different options

Each of the listed options has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Phone call

Pros: quick and easy way to verify the authenticity of a document.
Cons: appeal may be unsuccessful. The operator is not obliged to respond to the request and may recommend that the applicant contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs to obtain information.

Submitting a written request

Pros: the migration service provides information about the registration status of a foreigner in the form prescribed by law.
Cons: length of wait. It takes time for the letter to reach the addressee. The service employee is given a month to check the data and process the request. If a foreigner is in the Russian Federation legally, but the certificate has already been received falsely, then while waiting for a written response, any situations can occur: imposition of a fine;
deportation;
ban on entry into the Russian Federation, etc.

Online

Pros: without leaving home, a citizen can check the authenticity of his temporary registration. The site provides true and accurate information.
Cons: Internet connection required. Sometimes work is carried out on the portal and the process of obtaining information slows down.