A foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation is a necessary document if there is a need to cross the state border to visit another country.
This identity card has a limited validity period - if the specified period expires, it will need to be replaced by contacting the relevant government authorities with a completed application.
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The procedure for updating a document has some nuances and pitfalls, the consideration of which is considered mandatory if a citizen is interested in achieving a high-quality result as quickly as possible. Therefore, every applicant is advised to study the legal intricacies of the process so that unpleasant problems do not arise when replacing an identity card.
When might a foreigner need to be extended?
The need to renew a foreign passport may arise under the influence of two factors. Typically, people apply for a new document if the old one has run out of pages or has expired. The first case is typical for citizens of the Russian Federation who constantly travel abroad and visit various countries. Customs officers do not try to save space in the document and sometimes put a mark in the middle of the sheet. As a result, passport pages quickly run out, and you have to apply for a new document.
Not everyone understands how to get a new passport if it is expired and where to go for this, since amendments are regularly made to the current regulations, therefore, it is worth first clarifying all the essential points and then contacting the relevant department for the service.
What are the validity periods of standard types of passports?
To renew your passport, you should pay attention to the period for which the new document can be issued. This advice is due to the fact that the validity period of the document can be five or ten years, taking into account which version of the document was chosen. Of course, extending a foreigner’s visa for a longer period will cost the citizen a little more and will require the preparation of the necessary documents.
In addition, it is important to know that in Russia today there are two types of documents:
- old-style passport;
- foreigner of a new type.
To renew an old-style passport, you will have to contact a certain authority once every five years. For a document of a new format, the need for updating arises once every ten years.
What is a foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation
The document, which is most often called a foreign passport, has its own official name - a general foreign passport (OFP). It is designed to verify the identity of a citizen of the Russian Federation who travels outside the country, while traveling abroad and when entering Russian territory from a foreign trip.
An old-style foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation is issued for a period of 5 years. In 2006, Russia began issuing new generation international passports, which contain the biometric parameters of their owners and are issued for 10 years. Biometric data of a person are considered: weight, voice, DNA, height, fingerprints, iris, hand shape, signature writing and others.
. How to check a foreign passport for validity and authenticity - look for information on our website.
How to renew a foreign passport for citizens of the Russian Federation?
Renewing a foreign passport is a necessity that may arise under the influence of two factors. First of all, you should decide what document the citizen wants to receive, and then act in the following sequence:
- Choose a convenient option for replacing the document: government services, Federal Migration Service, MFC.
- Submit an application along with additional documentation.
- Wait until the document is prepared and pick it up at the place of application.
In general, the procedure is very simple and it will take more time to prepare the necessary documentation. It is important to indicate only relevant and truthful information in the application so that the foreigner’s extension is not denied.
What documents are needed to renew a passport?
What is the difference between new and old passports, see the picture:
To get a new passport to replace an expired one or one with an expiring validity period, you must choose what type of passport you will be talking about: an old or a new one. Depending on which option is chosen, different documents may be required, namely:
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Based on the lists presented, it is possible to increase the expired validity of a foreign passport only by replacing it with a new document, but only after providing the necessary documents.
The picture shows an application for a new passport:
In what cases should this be done?
The need to renew your passport may arise due to two factors. In most cases, the pages simply ran out
. This reason is typical for avid travelers - every time you cross the border of a foreign country, border control officers put a stamp on the document.
The next reason for the frequency of requests is the expiration of the identity card. The old type passport can be used for 5 years from the date of registration, the new type - 10 years.
The renewal process itself is not much different from the procedure for acquiring a new document - in any case, you will need to collect a package of necessary papers and submit the appropriate application.
Validity periods
When determining the validity period of a foreign passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, first of all, you need to pay attention to the type of identity card.
In Russia, there are two options: an old-style document and a new-style document. In the first case, the interested person will need to renew his passport at least once every 5 years.
As for holders of a new type of identity card, the need to renew the validity period arises every 10 years.
Sample passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation
Where can I apply for a replacement passport?
Almost every year, the Russian Government makes attempts to simplify the procedure for replacing a foreign passport, and some positive results have already been achieved. In 2021, you can apply for a foreign passport to the following departments and organizations:
- FMS is the migration service and the most common option among Russians.
- The State Services portal is a new way where you can save time on submitting an application and ask additional questions.
- MFCs - multifunctional centers are now open throughout Russia, and the procedure for replacing a passport in such offices is much faster than in the migration service.
If you need to replace your passport, but have questions, you should definitely contact the state portal. The actual replacement will be performed at one of the designated centers.
Can they refuse to issue a passport? Read the answer in our article HERE.
Is it possible to renew a foreign passport through State Services?
This action is available to Russians; in fact, it involves filling out an application and separate forms via the Internet. You will still have to receive your passport at the place where the document was issued, in person. The cost of the service depends on the chosen method, so many people turn to the state portal service, where no additional service fee is charged.
To take advantage of the existing opportunity and replace the old foreigner with a new one, you must first register on the web resource, gain access to your personal account, and then identify your account in the prescribed manner. Only when all these steps have been completed can you begin the procedure for replacing your passport. The following procedure explains in detail how to obtain a foreign passport:
- Log in to the State Services portal by entering a login/password pair.
- Go to the “Services” section, where you can access the option to change your passport.
- Indicate the type (old or new) of the document and familiarize yourself with the information that opens on the page.
- Click on the “Get service” panel.
- Indicate your location and from the list provided, select a branch where it will be convenient to change the document.
- In the form that appears, you will need to indicate all the information about the recipient and note: the initial execution of the document or its replacement, or the exchange of the passport occurs upon expiration of its validity period.
- Fill out the column about the purpose of receiving the form. For example, you can write for temporary or permanent trips.
- Next, you will need to provide employment information about yourself for the last 10 years and upload a photo from your computer.
- Check the information provided and submit your application.
The application will be considered within a few days, after which the candidate will receive a notification indicating the status of acceptance of the document or return for revision. The latter option occurs if there are errors in the application. If everything is indicated correctly, then you will need to personally visit the migration service at a convenient time and submit the original documents.
The average processing time for a passport can take up to a month, and if the application is not carried out by registration, then this period will increase to 4 months. At the end of the allotted time, a message about the readiness of the document will be sent to your personal account on the state portal.
Understanding how much it costs to renew a passport, we can say that the amount will be from 1000 to 1500 rubles (for children) and 2000-3500 rubles for adults.
Step-by-step instruction
Let’s say a citizen’s passport has expired. How to change it? Alas, no simplified system is provided here. You will have to follow the same procedure as citizens receiving a foreign passport for the first time.
How to register
To obtain a travel document, you can use the services of three government agencies:
- MFC (My Documents);
- Portal "State Services";
- GUVM MIA of Russia (formerly FMS)
A citizen has the right to choose independently which path is most convenient for him.
Through State Services
How to replace a foreign passport after expiration via the Internet? You can use your registration on the government services portal. An application is filled out in your personal account. This is where clear instructions will come to the rescue. Attach your photo and submit a form. If the submitted information is considered satisfactory, it will be sent to the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Afterwards, the citizen will receive a notification by email or SMS with the specified date when it is necessary to visit the Department for organizing the registration of foreign passports of the local Department of Internal Affairs.
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In the territorial Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
The most traditional way to obtain a foreign passport is a personal visit to the Department of Foreign Affairs at your location. You need to prepare the necessary package of documents in advance and go with them to the nearest department dealing with migration issues. You can do this at your place of permanent registration, or simply at your place of residence. It is more convenient to do this in the off-season, when there is not a large influx of visitors to UVM.
Through MFC
It has become very convenient to obtain a foreign passport through the MFC. The rules for submitting documents here are the same as at the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but many are attracted by the absence of huge queues. You can make an appointment in advance via the Internet or immediately pick up an electronic ticket at the Center.
Submission of documents
Once a citizen decides which international passport suits him best, the second question that confronts him concerns what documents are needed to replace the international passport. Below is their complete list.
- General passport for persons over 14 years of age.
- Birth certificate for children (plus passports of both parents).
- Insert on citizenship if the child was born before 2007.
- A completed application form.
- Receipt of paid fee for government service.
- 3 photographs 35x45 for an old-style passport and 1 photo for the application form if a biometric passport is issued.
- Military ID (applies only to men from 18 to 27 years old).
- Permission from the command for all military personnel serving under contract, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, employees of the FSB and other law enforcement agencies.
- Old passport.
That's all you need to replace your passport. You will not have to present any other documents.
Filling out the application form
application for biometric passport (.PDF)
The application form for replacing a foreign passport after its expiration date does not differ in any way from the application form for the initial receipt of a foreign passport. It can be filled in by hand with a simple ballpoint pen or using a computer program. The second option is the most convenient, since blots and corrections are not allowed in the document. And using a computer, the text can be corrected without damage. In addition, all information must be presented in capital letters, and using a computer is much easier to do.
A sample application for an old-style international passport, as well as a sample of a new application for a new-style international passport, can be found on our website. They are also available on the official website of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. When filling them out, you should make sure that you have your work book at hand. Although you don’t need to present it, you will have to enter information about all places of work over the past 10 years in the application form.
Cost and processing time
Another important information concerns how much it costs to renew a passport in Russia. The same amount as the initial registration.
Thus, obtaining a biometric passport in 2021 for an adult will cost 3.5 thousand rubles. You will have to pay 1.5 thousand rubles for a child. This price will soon increase. For an adult citizen, you will have to pay 5 thousand rubles; obtaining a document for a child will cost less - 2.5 thousand rubles.
An old-style international passport for an adult citizen costs 2 thousand rubles, and for children you need to pay 1 thousand rubles. By filling out a document through Gosuslugi, you can get a 30% discount, but only if you pay online from an electronic wallet or via a credit card. Residents of the Kaliningrad region will not pay a fee when renewing their international passport.
The period for replacing a foreign passport depends on some nuances. The average waiting date is 1 month. This is provided that the application was submitted at the place of permanent registration. If not, the wait may take up to 3 months. The same applies to citizens who once worked with secret government information. They will also have to be patient.
How to renew a document during a trip abroad?
Every citizen has the right to receive a new passport if the validity of the old document has expired. You can find out how long it takes to replace a foreigner on the State Services portal. In this case, you will have to officially confirm the legality of your stay in another country, and the following persons have this right:
- seconded by government departments;
- students studying at foreign universities;
- employees of structures with international status and significance;
- when a marriage agreement is concluded between a Russian and a foreigner, or when a Russian is dependent on a foreigner.
To replace or renew a passport in any other country outside the border, you will need to register at the Russian Consulate located abroad. As for documentation, the necessary papers are provided in accordance with the list approved for replacing a passport on the territory of the Russian Federation.
An exception is information about work activity, which is certified by a person performing the functions of a consular officer. It may take up to a month to issue a document, so if a citizen does not really like to do such things, it is worth contacting a travel agency or other intermediaries in advance.
Registration through the State Services website
The online application process is simple, but you must register and verify your identity in advance. Without this, the system will not allow you to renew your passport through State Services.
We advise all registered users to use the following step-by-step instructions:
- Go to the State Services website.
- Log in by entering your username and password.
- Click on the “Get service” icon.
- Follow the prompts on the site.
The system itself will indicate the date of submission of documents and the date of readiness of the new passport.
