Russian citizenship by birth

Obtaining Russian Citizenship by Birth.

Obtaining Russian citizenship by birth is a procedure designed for foreign citizens born in Russia during the Soviet era to regularize their status for the purpose of subsequently residing and working in the Russian Federation.

Timeframes for Obtaining Russian Citizenship by Birth.

Obtaining Russian citizenship by birth is a procedure that allows you to become a Russian citizen as quickly as possible. Compared to other procedures for obtaining Russian citizenship, obtaining Russian citizenship by birth does not require any period of permanent residence in Russia. In other words, a foreign citizen who is the applicant is entitled to submit the necessary documents immediately after receiving a residence permit PRP (VNZH).

Procedure for Obtaining Russian Citizenship by Birth.

Obtaining Russian citizenship by birth is a simplified process; nevertheless, it consists of two stages. Applicants for citizenship by birth are not required to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP); this category of foreign nationals is entitled to proceed directly to the second stage of the process—obtaining a Residence Permit (PRP). Unlike all other processes—such as obtaining citizenship through marriage—a foreign national is not required to reside in Russia under a residence permit (PRP) for any mandatory period. It is sufficient simply to obtain a residence permit (PRP), after which you can apply for Russian citizenship. Under favorable circumstances, the entire process should take no more than 6 months.

Documents Required to Obtain Russian Citizenship by Birth.

Individuals born in the RSFSR who held Soviet citizenship—regardless of their current nationality—are required to submit a birth certificate issued by a competent authority of the USSR or the RSFSR. The birth certificate is the primary document for obtaining Russian citizenship by birth, and the entire citizenship application process is based on it.

Exceptions to Obtaining Russian Citizenship by Birth.

There is a category of foreign citizens who are subject to exceptions. They were also born in Russia and on the territory of the former RSFSR, but hold birth records instead of birth certificates. These foreign citizens are not eligible to apply for Russian citizenship.

Where can I submit documents to apply for Russian citizenship by birth?

You can submit documents to apply for Russian citizenship by birth at the local office of the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in your place of registration. In Moscow, documents are submitted at the “Sakharovo” Multifunctional Center by appointment.

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