In 2019, anyone born in the country can obtain a Russian passport, provided that one or both of their parents are Russian citizens. In the article we will find out: how to obtain Russian citizenship, how long it takes to obtain Russian citizenship, where to apply, what papers are needed for registration, how much the procedure costs.

Russian citizenship is a relationship between a person who lives on the territory of the country and the state, which is enshrined in law. The main task of the parties is to protect each other’s security and interests.

All papers are submitted personally by the applicant to the local FMS office. Applicants who do not reside in Russia send papers to the Russian representation in their country.

The time frame for obtaining Russian citizenship is approximately one year.

Reintegration rules

Reintegration is a procedure that allows you to return the status of Russian citizen to those foreign citizens who have lost it.

To carry out the procedure, collect a list of papers:

Sample application

  1. Application (2 copies).
  2. Papers on assignment of a residence permit.
  3. A certificate confirming the renunciation of Russian citizenship.
  4. A paper that confirms the presence of a legal source of income.
  5. Renunciation of citizenship of another country.
  6. A certificate that confirms knowledge of the Russian language.

Sample of renunciation of citizenship

Foreigners who plan to return Russian citizenship do not have any difficulties if the package of papers is correctly prepared and the conditions are met, since Russian legislation is sensitive to such situations.

For Ukrainians

In 2019, Ukrainians can obtain Russian citizenship under simplified rules.

Residents of Crimea and refugees from Ukraine are not required to comply with all conditions. They first submit papers to obtain a residence permit, then draw up an application for Russian citizenship. The processing time for papers in this case is shorter: documents for obtaining a residence permit are processed within 3 months.

Rules for refugees

Persons who cross the borders of the Russian Federation in order to seek asylum must submit an application within 24 hours to be assigned the status of “refugee”. Those who receive this status receive from the state:

  1. One-time cash payment.
  2. Place for temporary residence.
  3. Free food.
  4. Medical assistance if necessary.

Children of persons who have been granted refugee status are given the opportunity to attend school and preschool institutions.

In 2019, the Russian authorities are helping refugees find work in the state. Over time, they are given the right to obtain Russian citizenship.

Obtaining dual citizenship

Having dual citizenship in the Russian Federation is not prohibited. Obtaining Russian citizenship is permitted if a citizen has renounced the citizenship of his country. This rule has an exception: renunciation is not required for citizens of countries with which an international agreement has been signed. By 2019, there will be three such countries:

  1. Kyrgyzstan.
  2. Kazakhstan.
  3. Belarus.

Citizens of these countries do not need to renounce their citizenship in order to obtain Russian citizenship.