On September 30, 2022, a presidential decree came into force on the admission to citizenship of those who served under the contract for 1 year, as well as their children and relatives
Decree of the President of Russia dated September 30, 2022 No. 690 "On admission to the citizenship of the Russian Federation under the simplified procedure of foreign citizens and stateless persons who have entered into military service contracts" has been publishedAccording to the decree, the following categories of citizens can apply for Russian citizenship in a simplified manner, bypassing a temporary residence permit:
- persons who have entered into a contract for military service in the Armed Forces of Russia, other military formations for a period of at least 1 year and who took (took) part in hostilities for at least 6 months, or who took part in them for less than 6 months and were injured at the same time (wound, injury, concussion), as a result of which they are subject to dismissal for health reasons;
- spouses, children, parents of the citizens indicated in paragraph above (also in case of their death).
The following documents will need to be submitted along with the application:
- the passport;
- photos 3x4 - 3 pcs;
- certificate of name change, if the full name has changed;
- petition of an official authorized by the head of the federal executive body with whom the applicant has entered into a contract;
If children are included in the application, then you must also provide:
- birth certificate of the child;
- consent of a child aged 14 to 18 to acquire Russian citizenship;
- certificate of adoption (adoption).
If the application is submitted by relatives of those serving under the contract, then in addition they provide a document confirming the degree of kinship with the serviceman.
The term for consideration of the application is 3 months (can be extended up to 6 months). Applicants must undergo a medical examination and fingerprint registration.
The Decree entered into force on September 30, 2022.
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