The common history of both countries - Russia and Belarus, interaction in many spheres of life of the states also ensures simplification of the process of legalization of citizens, crossing the border and their employment. This article will discuss the question of how to get Russian citizenship Belarusians.

Simplified procedure

Let's start right away with preferential conditions. It is known that in order to obtain citizen status according to the general procedure, you will have to live in Russia for more than 5 years. The deadlines are reduced or not taken into account at all if by 2017 a former resident of the Republic of Belarus has one of the grounds for obtaining a Russian passport:

1. A citizen of Belarus has relatives on the territory of the Russian Federation;
2. The person himself is a native of Russia, or rather the USSR (citizenship is claimed by a Russian or a person of another nationality, who at the end of the last century decided to throw in his lot with Belarus, but has now changed his mind).
3. The foreigner studied in Russia after 2002, works in the country and is engaged in business. It is estimated how long the business has existed, the cost of capital of the enterprise and how many contributions have been made to the budget of the Russian Federation. However, it is worth making attempts aimed at obtaining citizenship on these grounds.
4. A Belarusian is married to a Russian man or a Russian woman. In this case, the family union must be valid and last for at least 3 years.

Do not forget that the status of a citizen of the Russian Federation is readily granted to foreign persons who are native speakers of Russian or are compatriots who have the right to resettlement.

General procedure

If none of the grounds for changing citizenship are suitable for a particular person, then a citizen of Belarus will have to apply for Russian citizenship in the general manner. The stages of this not too complicated, but rather lengthy process are as follows:

• taking into account quotas, a decision is made to issue a temporary residence permit;
• after 3 years, a residence permit is issued;
• then you need to live for 5 years on the territory of the Russian Federation (with rights almost similar to those that Russian citizens have).

After successfully completing these steps, the question of accepting citizenship is raised. Please note that the general legal requirements are:

• the presence of an official source of income for the candidate (salary, pension, profit from business, financial assistance from friends, acquaintances, etc.);
• the citizenship applicant has some kind of housing with any right (usually migrants are registered at the address of a rented apartment or house);
• a former resident of Belarus is required to renounce his previous citizenship, since in his country it is not allowed to have citizenship of two states.
• the foreigner has deep knowledge in the field of history and the Russian language, satisfactory health;
• When applying for citizenship, you should assure the representative of the migration authorities of your good behavior - fulfillment of duties assigned by law, absence of crimes and offenses.

List of documents

In order for a Belarusian to implement the procedure for changing citizenship, it is necessary to collect a certain package of papers:

1. Statement. You can view a sample in the migration authorities building or download it on the Internet.
2. Identity document.
3. Other evidence characterizing the applicant and informing about his status.
4. Receipt of payment of the duty required by law.

In specific situations, other documents are also required, a list of which will be issued by an employee of the migration authorities on the spot. The process of changing the citizenship of parents entails a similar effect for their minor children.

Because of this, the procedure should not be very delayed, because a separate Russian passport is not issued for foreigners under the age of 18.

How easy is it for a Belarusian to take successful steps towards obtaining Russian citizenship? Difficulties may lie in the fact that it is not so easy to leave the country and obtain a passport with the PP mark to become a Russian citizen. Other difficulties arise at different stages. We recommend looking for a basis for a simplified acquisition procedure in each specific situation. This will save nerves, and most importantly, the time of the process as a whole. It’s one thing to become a Russian after 8 years, another thing to become a Russian after 3 years.

Thus, every Belarusian has a chance to obtain Russian citizenship, often at preferential terms. It is possible that in the future states will reach an agreement on a simpler option for changing citizenship.

Enters the Russian Federation annually a large number of migrants. The purpose of arrival is most often employment and starting a business. For migrants, the issue of obtaining Russian citizenship is relevant. New rules that govern the process of obtaining a Russian passport are reflected in the Federal Law on Citizenship. In the article we will look at what changes were made to the Law on Citizenship of the Russian Federation in 2017, what conditions for admission apply to this moment.

The Federal Law on Citizenship of the Russian Federation regulates the relationship between a resident of the Russian Federation or a migrant (a citizen of another country or a stateless person) and the state. It is a list of responsibilities, rights and rules.

The law describes the issues of the possibility of obtaining a Russian passport, assigning dual citizenship, paperwork for children.

The main goal of the law on citizenship of the Russian Federation in 2017 is the legal protection of every person.

Temporary residence

Amendments and changes to the law affected the status of migrants who temporarily reside in the country. An important role at the moment is played by correct and timely obtaining temporary residence permit. A temporary residence permit is the basis for residence in Russia for foreigners and stateless persons until they receive a residence permit.

Permission to temporarily reside in the territory of the Russian Federation is a mark (stamp) that is placed in the applicant’s passport. In the absence of a passport, a mark is affixed to the document, which is used as an identity card.

Candidates who meet the following requirements can apply for a temporary residence permit:

1. Has reached the age of 18 years.
2. Is legally located on the territory of the Russian Federation or is outside the country, but applies to the Russian consulate.

For minor citizens, an application for a temporary residence permit is submitted by parents or guardians. In this case, the applicant must be a citizen of the Russian Federation or a holder of a temporary residence permit/residence permit.

A residence permit is issued based on a quota (the number of quotas depends on the region where the foreigner plans to live). The validity period of the temporary residence permit is three years. By the end of the validity period, a foreign citizen must decide whether he is going to apply for a residence permit and subsequently citizenship or whether he is going to leave the country.

To obtain a temporary residence permit, citizens of other countries prepare the necessary set of papers, pass exams on knowledge of the Russian language and pay a state fee (the amount of the fee is 1,600 rubles).

Admission to citizenship

The regulation on the procedure for considering issues of citizenship provides for the filing of an application for a Russian passport by migrants who have lived in Russia for 5 years or more. (In some cases, the period may be reduced). During this time, the migrant must not leave the country for more than 90 days per year.

Article 13 states that foreigners who have received Russian citizenship must:

1. Comply with Russian legislation.
2. Be officially employed at enterprises in the country or run your own business.
3. Pay taxes.
4. Renounce previous citizenship.

Simplified procedure

Article 14 regulates the rules for obtaining a Russian passport using a simplified procedure. Obtain Russian citizenship for special conditions can:

1. Refugees. Migrants who left their home country due to political persecution can apply for a Russian passport. At the same time, they need to have papers that confirm their status. Upon receiving refugee status, a foreigner automatically loses citizenship of another state.
2. Foreigners who have special services to Russia (there are special papers confirming this).
3. Migrants who are married to Russian citizens. In this case, the marriage must have been concluded at least 3 years ago.
4. Foreigners who were born and lived in the territory of the former RSFSR.
5. People who are highly qualified are invited to work in the country and are in demand specialists.
6. Migrants who have achieved great heights in the field of culture, science or art.
7. Graduates of state universities who have worked for at least 3 years in the Russian Federation. Students who have studied at private educational institutions should check with the consulate or local GUVM office (FMS) to determine whether they are eligible to apply.

Submitting papers

The regulation on the procedure for considering issues of citizenship provides for various lists of papers for filing an application. The list of required certificates will depend on the reason for filing the application.

Changes to the list of admission papers can be made by migration service employees. An exact list of documents required to submit an application can be obtained during a personal consultation.

All certificates are accepted in Russian or together with a notarized translation. All documents must be legalized on the territory of the Russian Federation.

The application and necessary certificates are provided in two copies. The original documents are returned to the applicant after verification.

Set of papers

To submit an application, a set of documents is collected:

• . When filling out the application, comprehensive answers to the questions are provided. No reductions allowed. All addresses that are indicated are written in Russian.

• Photocopy of residence permit (certified by a notary).
• Birth certificate.
• Photographs (4 pcs.).

• Marriage certificate.

• Renunciation of citizenship of one's native country.

• Certificates and diplomas of education.
• A certificate that confirms knowledge of the Russian language and the basics of history and legislation of the Russian Federation. If Russian is one of the state languages the country from which the migrant arrived – there is no need to take an exam. Also, a test of Russian knowledge is not required for women over 60 years of age and men over 65 years of age.

• A paper that confirms the passage of a mandatory medical commission and the absence of dangerous infectious diseases and HIV.

In addition to the required set of papers, the applicant also provides a receipt confirming payment of the state fee (currently its amount is 3,500 rubles).

For children

Set of papers for applying for a child:

1. Application from parents or guardians.
2. Parents' foreign passports and photocopies of all pages with marks.
3. Child's birth certificate and its photocopy.
4. Passport and foreign passport.
5. Photographs.
6. Duty payment receipt.

Receipt

Former holders of a Russian passport can also apply to have their status restored. Compared to other countries in Russia, applicants in this category are treated favorably.

It is important to know

Innovations in the law affected the work of employees of the Main Directorate for Migration Issues (formerly the Federal Migration Service). At the moment, they can submit requests to confirm the information provided by the applicant to both government bodies and organizations (country universities, pension fund, tax service).

Most Ukrainians living in Russia intend to apply for Russian citizenship and are looking for the most quick ways obtaining a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. This is primarily due to the tightening of migration requirements. Having a Russian passport in hand frees you from the obligation to comply with such strict restrictions. Secondly, many people associate having a passport with the ability to find a good place work, receive free medical care, education, social benefits and pensions. However, in survey to obtain citizenship is a serious step, when taking it you should understand that registration of citizen status is possible only in accordance with the procedure established by law. Purchasing passports from intermediaries, counting on “maybe”, always has only one result. Passports issued without grounds are confiscated, and criminal cases are opened against their owners. In a word, an attempt to legalize your status in this way will lead to serious negative consequences.

In this article we will consider the most popular grounds among Ukrainians for simplified acquisition of Russian citizenship, provided for by Russian migration legislation.

Simplified acquisition of citizenship for citizens of Ukraine: review of the most popular grounds

Simplified acquisition of citizenship involves issuing a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation in the shortest possible time, that is, in an expedited manner. The speed of obtaining citizenship, as a rule, is influenced by the absence of the need for permanent residence in the Russian Federation for a long time, as well as the registration of a number of migration permits. For a row foreign citizens The law provides for such a possibility, and citizens of Ukraine are no exception. However, in order to speed up obtaining a passport, many circumstances are important, such as: the presence of family ties in the Russian Federation, a high level of proficiency in the Russian language, the presence of a sought-after specialty, work experience, qualifications, permanent place residence and other circumstances.

Grounds for simplified acquisition of citizenship

All grounds for simplified acquisition of Russian citizenship are specified in Article 14 of the Federal Law “On Citizenship of the Russian Federation.” No other special grounds for acquiring the status of a citizen of the Russian Federation have been established for Ukrainians. Rumors that citizens of Ukraine are issued passports in 2-3 months are nothing more than a myth or another trick of scammers.

Citizenship through recognition as a native speaker of the Russian language

Having a small choice of reasons, Ukrainians more often than other citizens resort to obtaining a passport through the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots in Leningrad region and the procedure for recognition as a native speaker of the Russian language. Everyone knows that any Ukrainian speaks Russian quite well. high level and is well acquainted with Russian culture, as well as the traditions of Russian life. This is what allows citizens of Ukraine to successfully complete all procedures for obtaining the status of a native speaker of the Russian language. But do not be mistaken that any Russian-speaking migrant from Ukraine is a priori considered a native speaker and has the right to acquire Russian citizenship on simplified grounds. It's not like that. Native speaker of Russian is a special status that is assigned to migrants who have successfully completed an interview with a commission formed under the regional migration departments. In order to take the exam, a citizen of Ukraine must have good knowledge not only of written and oral communication skills, but also meet certain criteria. Thus, a citizen who has close family ties with Russia or lives in Russia on the basis of a residence permit can be admitted to the exam. When assessing a migrant’s family ties, the presence of relatives living or previously living in the RSFSR, USSR, and even Russian Empire, but within the current borders of the Russian Federation. Only relatives in a direct ascending line are taken into account, that is, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, great-grandfather, etc. If a Ukrainian has a residence permit in the Russian Federation, there is no need to prove family ties. Thus, the first step to obtaining Russian citizenship through recognition as a native speaker of the Russian language is to submit an application to the commission. Important! When submitting an application, you must document the grounds for obtaining the status - family ties. Next, if the candidate meets all the requirements, he is assigned a day and time for the interview. During the interview, the level of proficiency in the Russian language, knowledge of Russian history, literature, the ability to understand the hidden and conceptual meanings of Russian texts, etc. are checked. If the test is successfully passed, the candidate is given a decision to recognize him as a native speaker of the Russian language. This decision opens up wide opportunities for Ukrainians to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner. Having received a decision on recognition as a native speaker of the Russian language, a Ukrainian has the right to apply for a residence permit, bypassing the temporary residence permit. In this case, the type is issued as quickly as possible, namely within 2 months. And then, immediately after receiving a residence permit, a citizen of Ukraine has the right to apply for Russian citizenship and receive a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation within 3 months! To do this, you need to collect the necessary package of documents and send a renunciation of Ukrainian citizenship to the consulate. Then the collected documents are submitted to the Migration Department for review. As already mentioned, the period for consideration of an application for citizenship of a citizen of Ukraine recognized as a native speaker of the Russian language is only 3 months. After completing all necessary procedures and checks Migration Service issues a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation to a Ukrainian. Main risks and inconveniences self-registration citizenship of the Russian Federation through recognition as a native speaker of the Russian language are possible refusals to accept documents due to an incomplete set of documents, incorrect execution of application forms, as well as the need to collect documents, which requires going through numerous bureaucratic procedures and waiting in queues.

Citizenship through the State Program

Another equally popular basis for obtaining citizenship among Ukrainians is the State Resettlement Program. As a rule, Ukrainian migrants who have received temporary asylum in the Russian Federation express a desire to participate in the program. Obtaining Russian citizenship through the resettlement program is attractive because of the time it takes to complete the documents. For example, the status of a participant in the State Program allows you to obtain a temporary residence permit and Russian citizenship without obtaining a residence permit in the shortest possible time. However, the desire to become a participant in the State Program is not enough; reasons are needed. The law requires that Ukrainians who have a profession in demand on the labor market and intend to move to the Leningrad region can participate in the State Resettlement Program. As a general rule, experience, work experience and qualifications must be documented. However, Ukrainian citizens who have received temporary asylum do not have to do this. Their applications for participation in the State Program are considered in a special manner in accordance with the temporary rules put into effect by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation. These rules not only simplify the procedure for Ukrainians to obtain the status of a participant in the state program, but also reduce the time it takes to obtain it. With a successful combination of circumstances, a passport of a Russian citizen can be obtained through the resettlement program in less than 1 year!

Also, Ukrainians often obtain Russian citizenship by marriage, as well as on other simplified grounds. However, the preparation of documents in these cases will take more time due to the need to prepare additional documents.

Simplified citizenship for Ukrainians in 2017

There are many rumors on the Internet that in 2017 it was made easier for Ukrainians to obtain Russian citizenship. Many people write that obtaining the status of a citizen of the Russian Federation has now become easier and faster. All these rumors have raised high expectations among Ukrainian citizens. Many intermediaries diligently instill in gullible citizens information about what they can now get Russian passport possible in 2-3 months without completing additional documents. However, it is not.

Let's figure out exactly what changes were made to the legislation of the Russian Federation regarding the registration of Russian citizenship by Ukrainians.

Citizenship of the Russian Federation can be obtained in various ways. If a child is born in Russia and at least one of his parents is a citizen, then he automatically becomes a subject of the country. As for foreigners, everything is different here, because to get this status for them it is possible only if there are certain grounds. Today we will tell you how to acquire citizenship of the Russian Federation in 2017 for foreigners.

Many people who work or study in the country want to obtain a Russian passport. There are many reasons for this. Firstly, citizenship allows you to officially and freely find employment in any position. Secondly, this is the basis for receiving benefits and allowances. Finally, having become a Russian citizen, a person can study and be treated in hospitals for free. So, in what ways can a foreigner obtain Russian citizenship in 2017? Let's figure it out.

Obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation follows a certain procedure. Depending on certain factors, the speed of obtaining it may vary, because the law provides for various concessions, the possibility of simplifying the scheme, etc. So, it is not the timing of the issuance of citizenship that may affect:

1. Presence or absence of citizenship.
2. Level of the Russian language (fluency is the basis for a simplified procedure).
3. Place of Birth.
4. The presence of relatives who live in Russia and have citizenship (their place of residence, ability to work and age play a role).
5. Living in the Russian Federation for a long time is a thing of the past.
6. Residence in the Russian Federation for a long time in the past or present of direct relatives.

Methods for obtaining Russian citizenship can be standard or simplified, which we will discuss later.

Citizenship according to the standard scheme

Most foreign citizens can obtain citizenship of the Russian Federation in a general manner, because the simplified procedure provides for certain grounds. Unfortunately, the standard scheme takes a lot of time and is the most difficult way to obtain citizenship.

In order to obtain the right to submit an application for citizenship, a foreigner must live in Russia for 5 years from the date of issuance of a residence permit. Only after this can he contact the migration authorities and begin the procedure.

The final decision on whether to issue a foreigner a passport of the Russian Federation or not is made by the President. The consideration of the case may take 12 months from the date of filing the application and all other documents, the list of which is fixed by the legislation of the Russian Federation. In addition to completing a package of documents, a person must meet a number of requirements.

Let us repeat that the general procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship is very complex, and for some foreigners, completely impossible. Since it is possible to obtain it using a simplified procedure, it is worth paying attention. Even if at first glance a foreigner does not have any grounds for receiving benefits, this may change. Today there are special companies who, for a certain fee, can assist in this matter. In the end, it will be much faster and cheaper than following all the steps of the standard procedure.

The basis for simplified registration of Russian citizenship is:

1. Recognition as a native speaker of the Russian language.
2. Participation in the State Program for the voluntary resettlement of compatriots.
3. International agreements.

These are just the most common reasons, and full list includes more items. If a foreigner has the opportunity to receive benefits, you should not lose or ignore this chance.

List of documents

Acquiring citizenship of the Russian Federation in 2017 is impossible without preparing certain documents. It should be noted that the list may change depending on the method of obtaining status. However, the standard list of documents for obtaining citizenship on a general basis includes:

1. Application in 2 copies.
2. Resident card.
3. A foreign passport, and its validity must be at least six months. A notarized copy will also be required.
4. Birth certificate.
5. A set of photographs in 3.5 by 4.5 format.
6. Marriage certificate if there was a change of surname.
7. Extract from the house register and personal account.
8. Application to renounce previous citizenship.
9. Pensioner's ID.
10. Certificate of passing the Russian language test.
11. Receipt for payment of state duty.

Please note that almost all documents are submitted along with copies, and they must be notarized. If you are traveling with children, you will also need to provide photographs of them. If the child is over 14 years old, he must give his consent to receive citizenship of the Russian Federation. If children have not reached this age, then it is necessary to have the consent of both parents.

Certificate or diploma higher education must be translated and attached to the general list. As for the renunciation of Russian citizenship, the original document must be sent to the applicant’s country. A copy is submitted to the migration service.

Nuances of filling out the application

In addition to preparing documents, you must fill out the application correctly. The sample can be found on the Internet, and familiarizing yourself with it will significantly simplify the registration process in 2017.

First of all, it is necessary to indicate why the person wants to obtain citizenship. There are a number of grounds, the presence of which will help in obtaining the desired status. For example, this could be a marriage, family reunification, etc. It is imperative to mention whether citizenship will be issued to children under 14 years of age. As for information about the applicant, it should include:

1. Date of birth.
2. Place of Birth.
3. Current citizenship.

Some fields in the form are optional. For example, lines about religion and nationality can be left blank. Other information must be provided. For example, this is marital status, date of marriage, and certificate number. When listing family members, you must indicate their passport details, as well as their place of work.

If the applicant was previously a citizen of Russia or the Soviet Union, then this must be entered in the appropriate column. Information about the education received must be supported by details of diplomas, scientific degrees, etc.

A separate block of the application must include data on work activity. There you must indicate places of work and specialties for the period of the last 5 years. Be sure to report all sources of income and tax number.

As mentioned earlier, a person who wants to obtain Russian citizenship must speak Russian at a high level. Therefore, in the questionnaire you need to indicate the data of the document that confirms the presence of the necessary knowledge. This could be a certificate if Russian was studied at school. If it was a separate training center, then the certificate number is provided.

Concealing information about previous attempts to obtain citizenship is not permitted. Moreover, if a person had a residence permit, but left the country for a long time, then the time period and purpose of departure must be indicated. It is important to report cases of removal from the country.

Among other things, you need to provide the following information:

1. Special status, if any.
2. Experience of service in the Ministry of Internal Affairs or security agencies.
3. Having a criminal record or pending criminal cases.

In the last column of the application you must indicate your current address. Then he signs. If he cannot do this himself, then another person puts the signature, but it must be notarized. The methods of acquiring citizenship of the Russian Federation are not limited to this option.

Simplified procedure

If a foreigner has benefits for obtaining Russian citizenship in 2017, then the procedure is significantly simplified. First you need to submit an application to the Federal Migration Service.

As a rule, it takes 3-6 months to consider a case from the date of application to the FMS. We will talk further about what documents need to be attached. A necessary requirement for obtaining citizenship is the presence of a residence permit and registration at the place of residence. This status is issued for 5 years and only after a temporary residence permit, which is valid for 3 years.

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