The issue of confirmation and acquisition of citizenship in the Republic of Crimea for minor children is very relevant for Crimeans. It would seem that everything is clear and simple. But if everything is clear with confirmation - put a stamp confirming citizenship on the child’s birth certificate and enjoy life, then with the procedure for acquiring citizenship, things are much more serious. And solving this issue requires material costs. And more often than not only material, but also moral and physical.
The law doesn't work automatically
Solving these problems in the Republic of Crimea has a number of pitfalls and inconsistencies that Crimeans face when applying to local migration authorities. In this article I would like to highlight this topic and give hope to many people who visit the doors of the migration service offices.
In the Russian Federation, the issue of obtaining citizenship by minors is regulated by a number of laws and regulations in the field of migration law. The legislation is quite thoughtful and comprehensive in covering all the nuances, providing comprehensive algorithms for solving various situations that may arise.
No matter how difficult the task, it can be solved within the framework of the law. “What exactly is the difficulty?” - you ask.
Many Crimeans with minor children are very familiar with this situation. And everyone has had or will have to undergo these procedures.
After the entry into force of the Federal Constitutional Law of March 21, 2014 No. 6-FKZ “On the admission of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian Federation and the formation of new entities within the Russian Federation - the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol”, we, Crimeans, had a clear confidence in that both we and our children became citizens of Russia automatically.
But over time, we began to bring our documents into line with the legal framework of the Russian Federation, and each of us identified various circumstances that influenced the outcome of the case. Action algorithms differ from each other depending on the source data.
For many, difficulties were limited only to translating the certificate and standing in line at the migration service. But the queues in 2015-2016 were long, and terrible confusion reigned.
Now everything is based on coupons, but getting the coveted coupon is also not so easy, although that’s not what we’re talking about here.
Grounds for granting Russian citizenship in Crimea
Recognition of Russian Federation citizenship among citizens of Ukraine and stateless persons permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Crimea is valid from the date of admission of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian Federation. Both citizens of Ukraine and stateless persons residing on the territory of the Republic of Crimea are recognized as citizens of the Russian Federation, with the exception of the situation in which persons who, within 1 month from this date, have declared a desire to retain the existing citizenship of them and their minor children or to remain stateless .
Identification documents of a citizen of the Russian Federation were issued within 3 months from the date of admission of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian Federation (from March 16, 2014).
A person recognized as a citizen of the Russian Federation and who has received an identification document of a citizen of the Russian Federation cannot have dual citizenship with Ukraine, since Russia and Ukraine do not have an international treaty on the recognition of such dual citizenship. Therefore, a former citizen of Ukraine who has become a citizen of the Russian Federation must submit an application to renounce Ukrainian citizenship.
How can a child obtain Russian citizenship?
The issue of confirming citizenship for minor children is resolved within 10 days and absolutely free of charge if:
- both parents acquired citizenship of the Russian Federation,
- when the child has one parent and is a citizen of the Russian Federation.
In other cases, the procedure for admission to citizenship is proposed, perhaps even simplified, but with the payment of a state fee, longer and more labor-intensive.
For example:
- You are divorced and cannot come to an agreement with the other parent, or he is a citizen of another country (and this is not uncommon) and makes resolving the issue very difficult.
- It's even worse when you don't even have contact with the other parent, and you don't know where he is.
- There are also cases when the child lived with his mother in Ukraine, in the current ATO zone, and the father lived in Crimea. For the sake of safety for the child, the mother sends him to live with his father, from whom she is divorced, and agrees that the child should be a citizen of Russia.
And this is not an exhaustive list of example situations. Although these cases are clearly regulated by Federal laws, Presidential Decrees, and other regulations, people often have to expend a lot of moral strength in achieving their goals.
What is proof of Russian citizenship?
Having collected all the necessary papers, it is worth remembering that you can submit them either through intermediaries or yourself. But before that, you should make an appointment with the migration service by calling. There is no electronic recording option in Crimea. Although you can send a request by email regarding clarification of one or another aspect of filing papers. To do this, go to the website www.92fmsgov.ru and select the desired tab.
You can confirm your citizenship of the Russian Federation after fulfilling all the requirements as follows:
- Obtaining a stamp on a copy of the birth certificate;
- Making changes to this document in accordance with current legislation;
- Adoption of a child by citizens from the Russian Federation;
- Obtaining a Russian citizen passport after reaching the age of majority.
In general, the procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship for small residents is not complicated. Therefore, you should not be afraid of it, and go through it until the kids reach 14 years old, when you will need to collect a much larger number of regulatory documents.
On the way to obtaining a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, a foreign citizen needs to make a lot of effort. This issue requires special attention, because obtaining citizenship is a very labor-intensive process and has a large number of pitfalls. After studying this article, you will find a lot of new and useful things for yourself.
Passport and Law
A passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation is a document that officially confirms citizenship of the Russian Federation. The Citizenship Law was adopted on July 1, 2002.
There are two ways to obtain Russian citizenship: a simplified procedure (based on the presence of grounds) and obtaining a document in the general procedure. The stages of obtaining citizenship, however, will differ. Below, you will learn more about each of them.
Grounds for obtaining Russian Citizenship in Simferopol
The grounds for obtaining Citizenship under a simplified procedure are:
- Parent is a citizen of the Russian Federation
- Marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation, concluded at least 3 years ago
- The birth of a foreign gr. On the territory of the RSFSR and having USSR citizenship
- Having a disabled, minor child, a citizen of the Russian Federation (if this is the only parent)
- Availability of an able-bodied, adult child - a citizen of the Russian Federation, for a disabled foreign citizen
- Granted refugee status
- Participation in the program for the resettlement of compatriots
- Participation in the Russian Speaker Program
- Professional education in the Russian Federation received after July 1, 2002
- Work on the territory of the Russian Federation for at least 3 years, at the time of filing an application for Russian citizenship and passport
- Work in the Russian Federation for at least 3 years at the time of application, for highly qualified specialists
- Conducting a legal business in Russia for 3 years (at least), with a minimum profit of 10 million rubles.
- Owning enterprises, investing in the Russian economy. The tax contribution, in this case, must be at least 6 million rubles, assets - at least 100 million rubles.
- Title of a WWII veteran who lived on the territory of the USSR
Advantages of the grounds for obtaining Russian citizenship
- The main advantage of obtaining citizenship by reason is time.
- If a foreign citizen going on a general basis has to “spend” about 5 years on this, then a citizen under the simplified system can do it in 1 year.
Obtaining Russian Citizenship in Simferopol in the general manner
Please read the list of reasons carefully. Maybe you fit into one of the simplified categories.
If you have studied the grounds for obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation and could not classify yourself into any of the categories, then this section is for you.
A foreign citizen must meet the following requirements:
- Execution and compliance with the law and constitution of the Russian Federation
- Renunciation of citizenship of the previous state. (This can be done without leaving the Russian Federation; just contact the consulate of your country)
- Proof of sufficient minimum income
- Successfully passing the Russian language exam (obtaining a certificate)
In this case, a mandatory condition is to reside in the Russian Federation for 5 years with a residence permit. Traveling outside the country during this period is allowed, but for no more than 3 months within 1 year.
Quota for obtaining Russian citizenship
Foreign citizens often ask about obtaining a quota for obtaining Russian citizenship. Let's look at this separately: there is no quota on the territory of the Russian Federation. Citizenship is issued to foreign citizens outside the quota.
The main stages for obtaining Russian citizenship in Simferopol in a general manner
- Entry into the territory of Russia and obtaining a migration card
- Migration registration
- Registration of temporary residence permit
- After passing all four stages and having lived in the Russian Federation for 5 years, a foreign citizen has the right to apply for citizenship.
- Application (filled out according to the sample in two copies)
- Identity document
- Notarized copy of residence permit
- Conclusion of the medical commission
Timeframe for processing an application for citizenship
Applications for citizenship are generally reviewed within a year. After this period, a response comes.
Submission of documents
During the process of preparing documents, you may have all sorts of questions.
You can sign up for a consultation at the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at your place of registration. The completed package of documents is submitted there. Consultation can also be obtained in our offices throughout Crimea; you will first need to make an appointment for a consultation by phone.
State duty for citizenship in general for 2021
Payment of state duty in 2021 is 3,500 rubles. A tax payment receipt must be attached to the completed package of documents upon submission.
This applies to foreign citizens who obtain citizenship in the general manner.
Payment details can be found on the website of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
List of required documents for applying for Russian citizenship in Simferopol in general order
Application for Russian citizenship in Simferopol in 2021
For all categories of foreign citizens, there is one form to fill out the application. You can find it in any department of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The application must be filled out in full, without abbreviations. Deletions, corrections, and strikethroughs are also not allowed. In paper form, in two copies.
Photo for citizenship
The format of photographs for Russian citizenship is 30x40 mm. The package of documents must include 4 photos. The photo image is clear, the face is frontal.
If the applicant wears glasses in everyday life, then he must take the citizenship photo wearing glasses (the glasses are not tinted)
The same goes for hats. Their presence is unacceptable. The exception is for foreign citizens whose faith does not allow them to appear in public without covering their heads. The oval of the face should not be covered.
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Exam for Russian citizenship in Simferopol
If you have any questions and need help from a specialist in this field, you can always contact our center. Together with a consultant, you will understand all the nuances and find the right solution.
Obtaining Russian citizenship in Simferopol in a simplified manner
Next we will talk about obtaining citizenship in a simplified manner. We have already said that this option takes much less time than the previous one. After all, in this case it is not necessary to live under a temporary residence permit or residence permit (depending on the situation). Thus, the period for obtaining citizenship can be reduced from 5 years to 1 year.
We indicated the grounds on which a foreign citizen can process documents using a simplified procedure at the beginning of the section.
List of documents for applying for citizenship in a simplified manner
- Identity document
- Document confirming place of residence
- A document officially confirming the source of income
- Renunciation of citizenship of the previous state
- Certificate of passing the Russian language exam at the appropriate level (Citizenship)
The following documents confirm the right of a foreign citizen to obtain citizenship in a simplified form. It can be:
- A document confirming residence and citizenship of the USSR in the past
- Certificate of marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation
- Documents of close relatives - citizens of the Russian Federation
Based on the list of documents that you have, the basis and your actions in obtaining citizenship in the future are determined.
State duty for obtaining citizenship in a simplified manner
The amount established for payment of state duty under a simplified procedure in 2018 is 2,000 rubles.
Payment details can be found on the website of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Time limit for consideration of an application for Russian citizenship in Simferopol under a simplified procedure
The period for consideration of an application for foreign citizens under the simplified procedure is 6 months.
Time limits for obtaining citizenship in a simplified manner for citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
According to the international agreement concluded between Russia and neighboring countries (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan), the deadlines for obtaining citizenship are different.
For example, a citizen of Kazakhstan (in some cases) can receive confirmation of Russian citizenship within 3 months.
Each case is individual. Therefore, it is not so easy for a foreign citizen to understand such issues on his own. Therefore, we offer you qualified assistance from professionals who study all kinds of situations and know what to do.
Obtaining Russian citizenship in Simferopol by marriage
One of the grounds for obtaining citizenship under a simplified procedure is marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation. However, there are nuances. At the time of submitting documents, the marriage between a foreign citizen and a Russian citizen must have existed for at least 3 years.
Stages of obtaining Russian citizenship in Simferopol by marriage
Citizenship, in this case, is not automatically issued. And the procedure for passing a temporary residence permit, and subsequently a residence permit, is not canceled.
These are the main stages that a foreign citizen who has entered into marriage and wishes to obtain citizenship on this basis must go through.
- Marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation
- Registration of temporary residence permit
- Registration of a residence permit
- Married residence for 3 years under a residence permit, without violating the laws of the Russian Federation
- Get a certificate for knowledge of the Russian language
After all the stages have been completed, a foreign citizen has the right to apply for citizenship by marriage.
List of documents for obtaining citizenship by marriage
- Marriage certificate
- Applications for Russian citizenship (2 copies)
- Identity document
- Passport of the spouse – citizen of the Russian Federation
- Residence permit of the Russian Federation
- Certificate of registration at place of residence
- Receipt for payment of state duty
- Photo of a foreign citizen (30x40 mm, 3 pieces)
- Official confirmation of income in the Russian Federation
- Certificate of knowledge of Russian language
- Renunciation of previous citizenship or a document indicating the impossibility of such renunciation
Application for Russian citizenship in 2021 by marriage
For all categories of foreign citizens, there is one form to fill out the application. Including for foreign citizens wishing to obtain Russian citizenship by marriage. You can find the form to fill out at any branch of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The application must be filled out in full, without abbreviations. Deletions, corrections, and strikethroughs are also not allowed. In paper form, in two copies.
Obtaining Russian citizenship in Simferopol for a newborn
A child born on the territory of the Russian Federation receives citizenship automatically if both parents are Russian citizens.
There are also a number of circumstances under which a child also becomes a citizen of the Russian Federation after birth. This happens if:
- One parent is a citizen of the Russian Federation, and the second has citizenship of another country
- One parent is a citizen of the Russian Federation, and the second has no citizenship at all or is absent
- Parents are citizens of another country who do not give the child citizenship of their country
- A child whose parents have not been identified for six months
Registration of Russian citizenship in Simferopol for a newborn
In order to confirm the status of a newborn child, parents first need to issue a birth certificate. After this procedure, it will be possible to confirm the child’s citizenship.
So, here is a list of documents that must be submitted to the registry office to obtain a birth certificate for a newborn:
- Passports of both parents
- Child birth certificate (issued at the maternity hospital at birth)
A month is allotted for the registration of the baby’s birth certificate. Failure to comply with deadlines is punishable by a fine. Next, to confirm the citizenship of the newborn, parents need to contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You need to have a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation with you. A special stamp will be placed on the document. This will be confirmation of the child’s citizenship.
If one of the parents is a foreign citizen, it will be necessary to confirm his citizenship. To do this, you need to contact government agencies. You will also need written confirmation of the parent’s consent to the child’s Russian citizenship.
If one of the parents is a stateless person, employees of the Main Department of Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will check his legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation (residence permit or temporary residence permit).
How to obtain citizenship in Simferopol for a minor child
A child under 18 years of age is considered a minor. If the parents of a minor child are citizens of the Russian Federation, in order to obtain citizenship, you will need to provide the following documents to the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs:
- Child's birth certificate
- Application for citizenship of a child in the established form (to be completed by a parent or guardian)
- Passport of the parent - citizen of the Russian Federation (guardian, representative)
- Photos of the child in 3x4 format (3 pieces)
- Receipt for payment of state duty
- Documents confirming the basis for obtaining citizenship
- Notarized consent of the child to obtain Russian citizenship
Notarized consent of a minor is required if the child is between 14 and 18 years old.
Check the readiness of citizenship in Simferopol
After successfully submitting documents and receiving a positive response, all that remains is to wait for the readiness of Russian citizenship.
You can check it by going to the official website of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is enough to enter your data without errors.
Obtaining a passport of a Russian citizen in Simferopol
The next final stage will be submitting documents for a passport to the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The application must be submitted in person. List of documents for applying for a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation:
- Application for a passport
- Identity document
- Photos in 3x4 format
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Children's birth certificate
- Receipt for payment of state duty in the amount of 300 rubles
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Consideration of an application for a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation lasts about 2 weeks. In some cases, this period increases to 30 days.
What to do if one of the parents goes missing?
In case of loss of contact with the second parent, migration service workers advise depriving the missing parent of parental rights. But is it legal to propose such solutions to the problem?
Deprivation of parental rights is not always the right decision, first of all, for the child himself, because it contains a number of not entirely expected consequences. And why would a person advise such a thing? It’s incompetent. Moreover, the procedure for depriving parental rights is not the easiest and most painless.
This process takes a lot of time and takes away mental strength from both the child and the parents. This procedure should still be resorted to in more severe cases than the acquisition or confirmation of citizenship for a minor.
In my practice, I noticed that it is precisely such a link as normal professional consultation on an issue in the field of migration that is missing in the migration service.
Is it possible not to put a stamp on the birth certificate?
Of course, no one will force you to do this, and no specific deadlines have been established anywhere. But for basic registration at the place of residence, or when receiving a passport at the age of 14, this stamp will be required. You won’t be able to add your child to your passport without this stamp either.
Children born in Crimea after the March 2014 events no longer require such a stamp, but those born earlier must confirm or acquire citizenship of the Russian Federation.
Features of obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens in Crimea
The main condition for admission to Russian citizenship is the applicant’s residence on the territory of the Russian Federation. Therefore, persons who can submit an application to the consulate are those who: have at least one parent who has Russian citizenship and resides on the territory of the Russian Federation, had USSR citizenship and remain stateless. Citizens of Ukraine (including the LPR) living on the territory of the Russian Federation must apply to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation to obtain citizenship.
To obtain Russian citizenship, citizens living on the territory of Ukraine or the LPR must renounce Ukrainian citizenship, since the International Treaty does not provide for dual citizenship of these countries. The renunciation of citizenship can be issued at the Ukrainian Consulate in Russia. There is no Russian consulate in the LPR, therefore, due to the fact that the LPR is an unrecognized state, you can apply for Russian citizenship on the basis of a passport of a citizen of Ukraine; if there are political problems between Ukraine and the LPR, it is better to apply for citizenship in Crimea.
Citizenship can be obtained both in general and in a simplified manner. The following may apply for citizenship in a simplified manner: those who are married to a citizen of the Russian Federation, those born in the RSFSR or the Russian Federation, those who have a disabled parent (citizen of the Russian Federation), those who have children who are citizens of the Russian Federation, those recognized as refugees, and persons participating in the “Resettlement of Compatriots” Program.
Replacing a birth certificate
There was a period in Crimea in 2015 when it was possible to obtain a second birth certificate, but of a Russian type. To obtain a document, Crimeans could apply to the same registration authority where they had previously received a Ukrainian-style birth certificate.
However, not everyone knew about this procedure and not everyone had time to exchange certificates. Therefore, many still make notarized translations of Ukrainian birth certificates.
It is worth noting that both documents: a notarized translation and a Russian birth certificate must be stamped by the migration department.
According to ch. 5 No. 62-FZ “On Citizenship of the Russian Federation”, when both parents or a single parent acquire Russian citizenship, the child also acquires Russian citizenship.
According to Art. 4 No. 6-FKZ “On the admission of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian Federation and the formation of new subjects within the Russian Federation - the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol”, minor children living in Crimea at the time of adoption of this law become citizens of the Russian Federation if within months, parents do not declare their desire not to change the citizenship of their minor children.
However, in practice, it looks like the migration service checks whether children were officially registered in Crimea at the time of adoption of No. 6-FKZ.
At the same time, the practice of registering children at passport offices was introduced in Ukraine shortly before the transition of Crimea to Russia. In addition, Resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation dated October 4, 2021 No. 18-P explains that the fact of permanent residence in the territory of the Republic of Crimea is established on the basis of several evidence in the field of housing, labor, interpersonal and other relations.
But in fact, we are faced with a completely unnecessary and, in many cases, unnecessary opening of migration cards for children who lived in Crimea, but were not officially registered.
Nonsense, but that's how it is.
Papers to be provided
The Migration Service of Russia has the right to review papers for citizenship and confirm it on the basis of Decree No. 1325, adopted by the President in 2002.
The law stipulates a procedure for which the following documents must be provided:
- An insert that, until 2007, was issued with a child’s birth certificate.
- One or another type of passport - foreign, diplomatic, official.
- Passports of parents, who must be Russian citizens. They can show not only a national document, but also a foreign passport or any other.
- Information that the parents or one of them is of Russian origin.
- In some cases, data on the Russian citizenship of only one of the parents is shown if the second is a foreigner. Such a certificate must be marked by the Russian migration authorities, with a mandatory signature and seal.
- For a child, a certificate indicating the place of birth can be anything.
Russian citizenship for children can be confirmed using a regular stamp. To do this, the child’s parents must simply contact the department of the Federal Migration Service or the consulate. They must bring their children's birth certificates there.
Only employees of federal bodies who deal with issues related to migration, as well as employees of diplomatic missions of the Russian Federation, have the right to affix a stamp.
Confirmation of the child’s Russian citizenship at the FMS department
For a child born in Russia after July 1, 2002, the birth certificate will indicate that the mother and father are citizens of the country. Therefore, the baby automatically becomes a citizen.
Many people are hesitant to do this procedure themselves, given the number of bureaucratic problems that need to be overcome. Therefore, they turn to special companies that help save people from queuing and going to various institutions.
The easiest way to get a stamp is for those parents whose children were lucky enough to be born on the territory of the Crimean Peninsula. Registration takes place without red tape and without providing special certificates or confirmations. The rest need to spend a lot of time confirming Russian citizenship.
First of all, you need to start translating documents and collecting the necessary papers to submit them to the territorial offices of the migration service.
Many citizens face problems with document translation, which are associated with additional financial costs. You need to pay for the services of a translator and then a notary.
To obtain citizenship for a child, his mother and father must provide the following types of papers:
- Birth certificate;
- Copies and originals of both parents’ passports;
- An extract from the house register, which will indicate the registration of the baby at the place of residence for March 2014;
Sample extract from home book
- If you did not have time to register your children, you can attach an extract from the parents’ registration.
You only need to translate the child’s birth certificate, which will cost 700 rubles. Most parents try to save money on this, so they translate the paper themselves and then provide it to notaries. They, in turn, refuse to certify such translations, since they were made by unprofessional translators. Providing such services will cost an additional 140 rubles.
Notaries did not come up with these requirements on their own, but are provided for by notarial legislation. In particular, it states that only professional translations from one language to another can be certified.
In cities and towns of the Crimean Peninsula, some notary offices and firms have signed cooperation agreements with professional translation agencies. This greatly simplifies the paperwork procedure and reduces the cost of translation and notary services.
Another option is to contact notaries who can do the translations themselves. But in order to avoid discrepancies in the original and copy of the birth certificate, it is important to draw up documents from professionals, adhering to the requirements of the law.
It is worth remembering that a notary only certifies a copy of the birth certificate of one or more children. The original will simply be attached, and it is on the copy that the necessary stamp is placed, confirming the citizenship of the Russian Federation.
The procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship follows the following scheme:
- Submit all collected papers to the division of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, which must be completed in the appropriate manner;
- Confirm the Russian citizenship of the parents;
- Mothers who are raising children or a child on their own do not have to bring the father’s passport. It is important to have in your hands the original certificate granting the woman the status of a single mother;
- Mothers who do not have contact with their children's fathers are required to write a corresponding declaration. It must indicate that the father does not take part in raising the children.
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Children who may have been born in Crimea after the 2014 referendum, and who also received a Ukrainian birth certificate, must confirm their status as citizens of the Russian Federation. Parents can do this. Confirmation will not be required if Russian-style certificates are issued for the children.
A paper that will confirm the child’s citizenship is issued within 1 day, but only if he was registered with his mother and father. If this is not the case, then parents can receive confirmation after 10 working days. Sanctions are not applied to those who have not obtained proof of citizenship for their children.
