On August 6, a law came into force that will increase penalties for falsifying identity documents to three years in prison. The fine for reporting false information (for example, when submitting documents for a foreign passport) will increase and amount to 10 thousand rubles. If there are signs of a crime in the forgery, you can get up to three years in prison under Article 327 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. At the same time, there will be no punishment for random mistakes and typos without the goal of gaining benefit.
What documents and data must be provided when receiving and replacing a passport, international passport and other important documents? We have created a reminder for you together with our information partner - the State Services portal.
New validity period for Russian passport
The regulation on the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, a sample form and its description was approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated July 8, 1997 No. 828. From July 16, 2021, it is valid in a new edition thanks to the specified Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated July 15, 2021 No. 1205 with amendments (hereinafter referred to as Resolution No. 1205).
Now the validity period of Russian passports subject to replacement upon reaching the ages of 20 and 45 years has been extended to 90 days .
Note that until July 16, 2021, when a citizen turned 20 or 45 years old, he needed to immediately change his passport, since this document automatically became invalid.
The bottom line is that during the period of obtaining a new passport, which takes from 10 to 30 days, the citizen was issued a temporary identity card. However, with such a document the possibilities are very limited. For example, it is impossible to get a loan from a bank or register on the State Services website.
From July 16, 2021, employers, when hiring and in other cases, cannot require another identification document from a citizen due to “overdue” Russian passport.
The new rules saved people from such inconveniences. Now the general civil passport of the Russian Federation of persons who turn 20 or 45 years old will remain valid until the day a new passport is issued, but no more than 90 days after reaching this age (except for conscripted military personnel).
That is, there is no longer a need to urgently re-issue a document immediately after your birthday.
Registration through the State Services website
All documents can be submitted through the State Services portal - it’s faster and more convenient.
In addition, you do not have to stand in lines and fill out paperwork by hand. First, you will need to enter the data from these documents on the website, and then, when the application is registered and you pay the state fee, personally bring the originals for verification. This method will also save you 30% of the cost of state duty - only portal users have this opportunity on the basis of paragraph 4 of Article 333.35 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. The state fee can be paid at a discount on the portal using a bank card, through an electronic wallet or mobile operator.
Important: if your passport is lost or stolen, you cannot submit an electronic application - you need a personal visit.
The second time you come to pick up your document, a notification about readiness will appear in your personal account on the State Services portal.
New procedure for marks in the Russian passport
From July 16, 2021, the following marks request
- on registration and divorce;
- about children (citizens of the Russian Federation under 14 years of age);
- about foreign passports;
- about previously issued general passports;
- about blood group and Rh factor (as before);
- about TIN (as before).
Notes on registration at the place of residence and deregistration, as well as on military service, remained mandatory .
Where to go to replace a document
If your ID card has expired due to expiration or any other reason, you can obtain a new passport in one of the following ways:
- Contact the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
This unit is responsible for issuing passports. You can apply for a replacement from any city in the country, regardless of your registration and where the document was issued to you last time. However, it is worth noting that the fastest way to get a new identity card is when you contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs office at your place of registration. - Complete the document through the MFC.
You can apply for a replacement passport at any multifunctional center. In this case, you will not have to visit the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Both the acceptance of the application and the issuance of the finished document will take place at the MFC. - Submit an application through State Services.
After your ID card expires, you can apply for a replacement through State Services. And then pick up the finished document at the Ministry of Internal Affairs office.
Passport replacement
This now needs to be done, including in the case of:
- the unsuitability of the passport for further use due to a violation of the security elements of its passport form, as a result of which it is impossible to establish its authenticity and ensure protection against changes in the information printed on it;
- damage that violates the integrity of the passport form (the absence of a page or part thereof intended for making notes/entries);
- wear (damage), in which it is impossible to unambiguously visually determine the presence or content of the information and details specified in the passport (full name, date and place of birth, gender, name of the authority that issued the document, number or series, date of issue), machine-readable records or photographs.
How long does it take to replace?
If the document has expired (regardless of the reason), then you should not hesitate to obtain a new passport.
Under current legislation, living in the Russian Federation without a valid identity document is an administrative offense. Such actions are punishable by a fine of 2 to 5 thousand rubles .
Excerpt from Article 19.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation
You must apply for a new passport within 30 days after you need to replace it.
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Internet, passports and applications
Technology and information technologies are actively developing around the world. A modern person can shop and even study without leaving home. Moreover, he is able to order some documents remotely. In Russia, the State Services portal was created for this purpose.
Is it possible to get a passport here? Yes, but usually only the child’s legal representatives can do this. Without a passport, you initially won’t be able to register for the ESIA, so this option is not very popular.
To order an ID through State Services, a citizen must not only register here, but also activate his profile. Without this nothing will work.
Service locations
Now it’s worth understanding the established regulations for the initial registration of a civil personal identifier. It does not provide any specifics, but teenagers rarely think about such a process.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the authorities authorized to issue passports. Where can I get an ID? How about getting it?
Today, you can cope with this task with the help of migration services or passport offices. Passport and visa centers and departments of the Federal Migration Service also provide similar services.
To facilitate servicing the population in Russia, “one-window” services and multifunctional centers were created. You can also get civil passports there. Moreover, sometimes this approach to solving a given problem turns out to be the best.
Which passport is better to change to: an old one or a new one?
Currently, Russia has two equivalent formats for foreign passports: the “old” one, which does not contain biometric data and is valid for five years, and the “new” one, which is distinguished by the presence of biometrics and an extended validity period of up to 10 years. At the same time, the replacement of old-style documents with biometric ones is carried out without any additional conditions at the request of the owner.
Most often, such checkpoints are found on the borders of the EU and the USA, although they can be found in other countries.
Thus, replacing a foreign passport with a biometric one is not a mandatory procedure, since both document formats are legally valid. However, the new generation passport is valid longer and gives its owner the opportunity to expedite border and customs control in some countries.
Answers to frequently asked questions
Do they take away the old passport when replacing it?
If the exchange is made due to the expiration of the passport, it is not necessary to hand it over, despite the fact that the old document is already considered invalid by the time of replacement - it is stamped by an employee of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the number and signature of the owner is cut out of it, and in this form it is returned to the owner. Valid foreign passports will have to be returned upon exchange, but there are exceptions here too - for example, if the passport still contains valid visas from countries to which you are planning a trip in the near future. However, many lawyers advise throwing away the expired passport after replacing it to avoid theft or confusion.
Is it possible to change a passport ahead of time?
You can get a new passport to replace your old one without waiting for its expiration date. There are no legal obstacles to the exchange - an application can be submitted almost at any time if the reasons discussed above occur.
Do I need to pay a fine if my passport has expired?
Unlike a civil passport, a foreign passport is not a mandatory document for citizens and they only need it at the moment of crossing the border, so there are no penalties for late replacement. Thus, the renewal of a foreign passport for citizens of the Russian Federation is not associated with any additional payments other than payment of the state fee.
Is it possible to obtain a new Russian passport outside the Russian Federation?
At the moment, this opportunity is provided only for two categories of citizens: for those who have citizenship other than Russian, and for holders of long-term visas. Such persons can obtain a new document at the Russian consulate in the country in which they are located. For other categories of citizens, the exchange of a foreign passport for a new one is carried out at the offices of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs upon return to the Russian Federation. If you are traveling on a tourist visa and have lost this important document, you should contact the Russian consulate for a Certificate of Return, which will allow you to cross the Russian border one time and apply for a new document.
Documents for service
At what age are passports issued? Teenagers over 14 years of age must have civilian identification cards. But what will you have to prepare to bring your idea to life?
The applicant will have to prepare:
- birth or adoption certificate;
- an application in the established form (to be completed by the child);
- payment order indicating payment of the state duty;
- passport photos (3 pieces);
- certificates from the minor’s place of residence.
If the child’s personal data has changed, you will have to confirm this not only with the relevant papers, but also by presenting reasons for adjusting the data.
Amount of fine for expired passport
The amount of sanctions is regulated by the provisions of Article 19.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. For residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg, the fine is 3-5 thousand rubles, and for other regions of Russia - 2-3 thousand rubles. The following circumstances serve as grounds for reducing the penalty:
- sincere repentance;
- voluntary elimination of negative consequences;
- objective circumstances of the delay;
- compensation for possible damage, etc.
The maximum penalty is imposed in the presence of aggravating circumstances. These include: multiple violations, refusal to promptly replace an expired document even after a violation has been identified, missing a replacement date due to drug or alcohol intoxication.
How to pay a fine
If an offense has been committed, it makes sense to consult with a competent lawyer. It is quite possible that it will be possible to challenge the imposed sanctions, for example, due to non-compliance with the procedure or the expiration of the statute of limitations established for such offenses.
When it is not possible to cancel the decision on a fine, you must pay it, for which 60 calendar days are allotted. For this, various methods are used - from visiting a bank cash desk to using various online services.
Failure to pay or untimely payment of a fine results in a doubling of the amount and several additional penalties - 50 hours of community service or administrative arrest for up to 15 days.
Guide to ordering on State Services
At what age is a passport issued in Russia? This is not the most difficult question out there. It is much more difficult to deal with the design of the relevant paper.
It was previously said that a person can request a passport via the Internet. In our case, we will have to use the help of our parents. Instructions for ordering a passport remotely are as follows:
- Find available options in the catalog.
- Select the line “Production and issuance at age 14.”
- Fill out the electronic form. This must be done on behalf of the minor.
- Send a request for processing, and then pay the passport fee in the established amounts.
- Appear at the registration authority upon the invitation sent to the LC at State Services.
- Pick up your civil passport. This should be done by the child, and not his legal representative.
It is done. In fact, everything is simpler than it seems. And the answer to the question of how old you are to receive a passport in Russia is quite simple.
State duty to court
Plaintiffs do not pay state fees when filing claims in labor disputes; about the adoption of children; on the collection of benefits; on the collection of alimony for minor children; on compensation for harm to health; on compensation for harm by crime; on complaints against bailiffs; from illegal criminal prosecution; from demands in defense of the rights of the child; from non-property claims in defense of the rights of people with disabilities; about hospitalization in a psychiatric hospital.
The calculation of state duty has a certain algorithm. You can calculate the exact amount using a calculator. First, it is necessary to determine what the cost of the claim is, whether the payer can take advantage of benefits, whether a statement of claim or an application is being filed in a special proceeding for the issuance of a court order.
Reasons for replacement and who may be refused
The list of situations in which the obligation to replace a passport arises is given above. The basis for replacing a passport is a personal application from a citizen, drawn up in the prescribed form, accompanied by a package of necessary supporting documents.
Refusal to accept documentation is possible in the following cases:
- incompleteness or incompleteness of the documents submitted by the applicant;
- inability to identify the identity of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- non-compliance of photographs with established requirements;
- lack of personal appeal from a citizen, etc.
List of grounds for refusal to replace a passport:
- lack of Russian citizenship;
- unreliability of the information provided by the applicant;
- valid status of current passport;
- non-payment of state duty.
The legislation provides for the possibility of suspending the service of replacing an expired passport. It is implemented in practice if a citizen does not appear within three days after an invitation to an appointment at the relevant department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide the originals of the necessary documents when submitting an application through the State Services portal.
About duties
It was previously emphasized that citizens must pay for passports. But how much? State duties are paid in a fixed amount; they are the same for all regions of the country.
At the moment, a civil passport costs 300 rubles. You will have to pay that much for both the initial registration and the reissue. An increased fee of 1,500 rubles is paid if the personal ID has been lost, damaged or stolen.
Important: when transferring funds to the state treasury through State Services, the applicant receives a 30% discount. This means that you can cope with the task not only quickly, but also profitably.
First presentation
In fact, everything is simpler than it seems. What time do you get a passport in Russia? This document is first issued when a citizen can be partially responsible for his actions.
When do you get a passport in Russia? All persons over 14 years of age must order and pick up the mentioned ID. Otherwise you will have to face serious problems. And the smallest of them is the inability to receive state and municipal services.
How to check a ticket by last name and number?
You can check your ticket using the passenger's individual number and last name. The reservation code includes 6 characters: Latin letters and numbers in random order. To check, you need to go to the official website of the airline and open the “Reservation Check” section. After this, enter the code and full name of the passenger in the required fields.
If you make a reservation correctly, the site will immediately display information about confirmation of this status, as well as additional sections where you can find out the details of the order.
If an error occurred during booking, then the individual air ticket number will not appear in the top line, and in the lower section you will see the inscription “not paid.”
