According to the Russian Constitution, deprivation of Russian citizenship is provided only on a voluntary basis. The procedure is commonly referred to as the termination of citizenship. In the article, we will figure out in what cases it is possible to lose a person of Russian citizenship, on what grounds the procedure is carried out, what papers are required.
Cessation of citizenship is a voluntary constitutional right of citizens of the Russian Federation. Deprivation of citizenship of the Russian Federation is carried out on the grounds:
- Voluntary desire to stop being a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- Change of citizenship when choosing another country for permanent residence.
- Acceptance of citizenship of parents, adoptive parents, guardians.
- Cancellation of the decision to issue a Russian passport to a foreigner or stateless person.
How is the procedure
Before the start of registration of the termination of citizenship, they will find out in what order the deprivation of citizenship of the Russian Federation will be carried out. The procedure can take place:
- By the general order.
- Simplified scheme.
General scheme
This method is suitable for persons who live in Russia. Deprivation of citizenship takes place according to the algorithm:
Sample Application
- Submission of a special application. An application is made on a waiver form. It is important that the applicant fills out the form correctly, without spaces or omissions. When entering data, use a fountain pen. It depends on the situation how many copies of the application are required. .
Preparation of the necessary set of papers. The procedure takes a long time. It is important to prepare the documents correctly. If the requirements for completing the forms are violated, the process of ending citizenship will take longer. - Waiting for the issue to be resolved. If all certificates are prepared correctly, there are grounds for termination of citizenship - the application will be satisfied. The applicant receives a notice in the mail stating that they have lost their citizenship status.
- Return of the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation and a Russian birth certificate.
- Obtaining a certificate informing about the deprivation of the status of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Applications are accepted, which are drawn up in accordance with the norms of the Russian language. The writing style is business. Deprivation of citizenship is a responsible legal step, from the competent preparation and filling out of the application, the solution of the issue is curled.
Simplified diagram
The following persons have the right to lose the status of a citizen under a simplified procedure:
- Applicants who permanently reside in other states.
- Children whose parents are citizens of other states.
Persons who enjoy the right to a simplified procedure for the procedure provide a standard package of certificates and supplement it:
- A paper on the termination of the applicant's registration at the place of residence in Russia.
- A certificate indicating the right to legal residence in another state.
Set of documents
To begin the termination process, you need to collect a list of references:
- Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- Certificate from the tax service of the Russian Federation, which indicates that the applicant has no outstanding debts. This paper is one of the most important. Without it, deprivation of citizenship of the Russian Federation is not carried out. Obtain a certificate from the local divisions of the tax service. The document is issued within 10 days from the date of the request.
- A receipt confirming payment of the fee for the termination of Russian citizenship. The average amount for the service is 2000 rubles.
- A paper that indicates that the applicant is / will be given the opportunity to become a citizen of another state. Many countries (which do not provide for dual citizenship) make it a mandatory condition to deprive the status of a citizen of their country, in case of obtaining their passport.
In this situation, when processing documents for obtaining a passport of another country, a certificate of termination of Russian citizenship is provided. - 3 good quality photos. The image size is 30×40 mm. Black and white and color photographs are allowed.
- Citizens who changed their full names are required to present a certificate indicating the change in personal data.
The originals and photocopies of certificates are attached to the application.
paperwork requirements
Certificates submitted for consideration must meet the requirements:
- Provide reliable information.
- Have a neat appearance.
- Have no damage.
Where to submit papers
Applicants who live in Russia and carry out the procedure in accordance with the general procedure, submit an application to the local bodies of the FMS.
If the papers are considered in a simplified manner, the applicants apply to the diplomatic institutions or consular representation of the Russian Federation in the country where they live.
How long does it take
The process of deprivation of the status of a citizen takes a long time: with a simplified procedure - six months, with a general procedure - up to 1 year.
From the moment of issuing an affirmative answer to the application, the state and the applicant are not liable to each other.
It is important to know
Foreigners may lose their citizenship if, upon obtaining the status of a citizen of the Russian Federation, they provided false information. The fact of filing papers with false information is established in court. The deprivation of citizenship is within the competence of the President of the country and the bodies that have this authority.
Exit is not possible if the petitioner:
- He is a defendant in a criminal case.
- Does not have citizenship of another country and guarantees of obtaining it.
The presence of loan debt or failure to fulfill other obligations (military service) will cause the application to be rejected. The applicant will be able to re-apply after paying off debts and fulfilling obligations to the state.
