How can a Ukrainian citizen obtain Russian citizenship in 2021?

Obtaining Russian citizenship by citizens of Ukraine in Russian foreign institutions
In a simplified manner on the territory of Russia
Obtaining Russian citizenship as native speakers of Russian
As participants in the resettlement program to Russia
In accordance with Decree of the President of Russia dated April 29, 2019 No. 187
In accordance with Decree of the President of Russia dated July 17, 2019 No. 343

The issue of acquiring Russian citizenship by citizens of Ukraine due to the ongoing socio-political crisis on the territory of this state is currently very relevant and in demand in practice. Therefore it should be considered in more detail.

In this article on the site, we will analyze all the currently possible methods of acquiring Russian citizenship by citizens of Ukraine, the grounds for admitting citizens of this state to the citizenship of our country in a simplified manner, the advantages and disadvantages of each of them, the conditions that must first be met, the existing features in comparison with the acquisition of Russian citizenship by citizens of other states, as well as other relevant aspects of this issue.

The article contains information that will help citizens of Ukraine understand the intricacies of Russian citizenship legislation, as well as evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of certain grounds for admission to Russian citizenship, and therefore the advantages and disadvantages of various, sort of, “procedures” for acquiring it.

Indeed, in practice, it is quite possible that a citizen of Ukraine has two or even more options for acquiring Russian citizenship in a simplified manner.

The optimal way to obtain Russian citizenship for Ukrainians

It is quite easy for citizens of Ukraine to obtain Russian citizenship.
In 2021, immigrants from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Ukraine were placed in a separate category. Now visitors from these states have the right to apply for Russian citizenship based on the following conditions:

availability of an internal civil passport of Ukraine;
having a valid residence permit;
registration at the place of residence.

Please note: such applicants no longer need to apply for a temporary residence permit, reside under a residence permit for a certain period of time, renounce their existing citizenship and confirm the stability of their financial situation.

This method is suitable for most Ukrainians - after all, it imposes minimum requirements on the migrant, and there are no restrictions on age, marital status and other circumstances.

However, along with this option, people from a neighboring state can become Russians for other reasons.

General provisions for obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation

Citizenship by its nature is a person’s belonging to a particular country, as a result of which he simultaneously has rights that can be used throughout the country, and obligations to comply with the rules and laws in force in the state.

To obtain a Russian citizen passport, persons who have reached the age of 18 and speak Russian must fulfill a number of basic requirements:

indicate the basis for acquiring citizenship (for example, if close relatives have passports of citizens of the Russian Federation);
have lived in Russia for more than five years, having previously obtained permits for this, or have a diploma issued after July 2002, confirming that they have received education in Russia;
deposit a Ukrainian passport with the migration service located at the place of residence and sign a renunciation of existing Ukrainian citizenship;
prepare a set of necessary documents in accordance with the requirements of the migration service.

If a person wishes to obtain Russian citizenship, but has a criminal record, then the officials authorized to do so will be forced to refuse to satisfy his application.

The first stage of the procedure for obtaining citizenship is obtaining a temporary permit to reside on the territory of the Russian state. The legislation provides for several options for the legal stay of Ukrainian immigrants in Russia:

Temporary stay . This method can be used by persons who have recently arrived in Russia and have not yet had time to prepare a package of necessary documents to formalize the legality of their presence in the state. The period of stay on this basis within the Russian Federation is ninety days, but if the need arises, migration service officials can extend it to six months (180 days). Guided by the provisions of the Federal Law “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation,” the extension or reduction of the period of temporary stay depends on the presence of circumstances that caused entry into the territory of Russia (for example, martial law on Ukrainian territory).
Temporary shelter . According to the provisions of the Federal Law “On Refugees”, it is provided in the following cases:

if a person who can obtain refugee status expresses a desire (in writing) to obtain only permission to stay in Russia on temporary conditions;
if the deportation from the Russian Federation of a person located on the territory of the country without refugee status due to the lack of grounds for granting it, will contradict the principles of humanism.

The period for granting temporary asylum is 1 year, but this period, if necessary, can be extended for each subsequent year. A mandatory condition for such a procedure is passing a medical examination. Ukrainian citizens who live in Russia due to the fact that they have been granted asylum have the right to work without obtaining a special permit for this.

A person may lose the acquired right to temporary asylum:

if the circumstances that contributed to obtaining the status ceased to exist;
if a citizen of Ukraine acquires citizenship of the Russian Federation (or any other country) or a corresponding permit to reside in Russia on a permanent basis;
if you decide to leave Russia, wanting to return to your former place of residence;
if he commits a criminal offense on the territory of the Russian Federation for which he will be convicted;
if, in order to obtain temporary asylum, he provides information containing deliberately false information or forged documents.

In the above cases, the person must leave the Russian state within 30 days.

How can a citizen of Ukraine obtain Russian citizenship on the basis of marriage with a Russian?

Before the above-described legislative changes occurred, this method was one of the most popular. And now it has become even easier to obtain Russian citizenship by marriage.

For Ukrainians the rules are the same as for citizens of other countries:

official marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation for 3 years;
availability of temporary residence permit and residence permit (without the requirement to reside under a residence permit in the country for 5 years);
presence of registration.

As in the previous case, there is no need to confirm income. By the way, the spouse does not have to be present when the applicant submits the application.

Important: if a child is born in such a marriage, the requirement for a mandatory three-year residence in an official marriage is removed. Also, in such situations, the applicant skips the stage of registering a temporary residence permit.

Simplified acquisition of citizenship for Ukrainians by marriage

Marriage is the most popular reason
Marriage with a Russian is one of the top most popular options for obtaining a Russian passport.

Pros: there is no need to live on a residence permit for five years before applying for citizenship. The application is considered within 3 months.

Other features:

Marriage to a Russian man or woman does not exempt you from the need to obtain a temporary residence permit and residence permit . These stages must be completed, but if you have a child who is a citizen of the Russian Federation, you can skip the temporary residence permit;
The law requires the marriage to be 3 years . Documents will not be accepted before this deadline. But for a temporary residence permit, it does not matter when the union was concluded;
It is not necessary for your spouse to be present when submitting documents .

Learn more about obtaining citizenship by marriage.

Russian citizenship for Ukrainian native speakers of Russian

The NRY program is great for Ukrainians.
If a person from Ukraine is fluent in Russian, uses it in everyday life, and is able to coherently express his thoughts - both orally and in writing, he can obtain citizenship under the NRY state program.

To do this, the following conditions must be met:

confirm your language proficiency during an interview with specialists;
present a document confirming the residence of relatives in a direct ascending line on the territory of the modern Russian Federation in any period, starting with Tsarist Russia;
obtain a residence permit and registration.

The presence of all of the above allows us to initiate a simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship for citizens of Ukraine as native speakers of the Russian language.

Only for citizens of Ukraine

Introduction

Greetings to all readers on the portal of foreign citizens “Diplomat”! Finally, I got around to writing this article, which will explain and put an end to the question “How can a Ukrainian obtain Russian citizenship in 2021?” This article provides information on obtaining Russian citizenship both for residents of the LPR, DPR and for residents of the western and central regions of Ukraine. I will try to express myself in simple and everyday language, understandable to anyone who wants to plunge into the world of migration legislation. Well let's begin!

Obtaining Russian citizenship for citizens of Ukraine. Review of 2019. Methods of obtaining, deadlines, documents.

At the moment, there are 4 ways to obtain Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens. I propose that together with you we analyze each method of obtaining citizenship separately. First, I’ll give you the full list, and then we’ll move on to each of them in more detail:

Obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens in a simplified manner.
Registration of Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens in the general manner .
Obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens through the resettlement program for compatriots.
Obtaining Russian citizenship by Ukrainians through the Russian Native Speaker (RNS) program

Simplified acquisition of Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens

The procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens is not much different from the procedure for obtaining citizenship for other representatives of the CIS countries. It was clearly stated in the Law “On Citizenship of the Russian Federation” back in 2002. Therefore, we probably won’t reveal anything new for you.

But it’s worth going over the main points. So, to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner, a citizen of Ukraine must have the following grounds:

born in the RSFSR;
if a citizen of Ukraine is married to a citizen of the Russian Federation
there are minor children who are citizens of the Russian Federation;
there are disabled parents - citizens of the Russian Federation;
if a citizen of Ukraine is himself a pensioner and has adult children of Russian citizens in Russia;

Link to the legal document, if anyone wants to delve deeper into this topic and read this information in the “legal” language: https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_36927/255a00ae21c0db18ec7a435d44c9ec751582ea99/

If you have at least one of the above grounds, then you have the right to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner. This will give the right to apply for a temporary residence permit without a quota and obtain citizenship in an accelerated manner. We'll talk about timing a little later.

Obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens in the general manner

If a citizen does not have grounds for obtaining citizenship in a simplified manner, then he will have to prepare for a difficult and long journey. First, you will need to obtain a quota to obtain a temporary residence permit.

In 2021, only 1,400 quotas were allocated to Voronezh, this number is less than in 2021 - 2,200 were allocated to the Voronezh region last year. This figure suggests that our region is already “saturated” with foreign citizens. Therefore, this year we will have to compete especially carefully for a quota place.

To get a quota, it is not enough to have a desire to live and work in the Russian Federation. In order to receive a quota, you must clearly have an advantage over other candidates. Let's look at them briefly in descending order:

Advantage No. 1 - you are a citizen of the LPR or DPR, have a residence permit in the Lugansk and Donetsk regions. Due to the current situation in the south-east of Ukraine, these citizens have an advantage over all others in obtaining a quota.
You have temporary asylum on the territory of the Russian Federation, which also gives you an advantage over everyone else. This type of citizen is forced to obtain Russian citizenship due to persecution in their homeland.
You purchased real estate in the Russian Federation. Confirm this fact and you will become the owner of the coveted quota.
You are studying at a Russian university, take a certificate from the educational institution and forward to the migration department. Most likely they will tell you “yes”.
Have relatives with Russian citizenship or have a temporary residence permit or residence permit in the region of your residence. Take their copies of documents, confirm your relationship and you will be one step ahead of other candidates.
If you are officially working under a patent and have been regularly paying taxes for more than 6 months, you should definitely be given a quota.

This is not some kind of postulate and you do not need to rely on it when submitting documents to receive a quota. These are just advantages that will help you get a quota.

Obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens under the program of resettlement of compatriots

Obtaining Russian citizenship under the program for the resettlement of compatriots is another simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship .

You can participate in this program by submitting documents:

Through the Russian Embassy in the country of origin (Kharkov or Kyiv), which is not particularly suitable for citizens of the LPR and DPR.
Through the migration department in Voronezh, provided that you already have a temporary residence permit or residence permit.

We will not focus special attention on the documents, since they are prescribed in the legislation and are quoted by any source of human rights activists. We would rather pay more attention to the criteria for selecting participants in the program for the resettlement of compatriots. Let's talk about why this program is denied and what requirements are required for candidates to participate in this program.

Requirements for participants in the resettlement program

This program was created in order to attract highly qualified specialists from the countries of the former Soviet Union to improve the economic, social, and demographic situation in some constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Depending on the different regions where this program operates, the requirements vary, but after studying the statistics, I came to a common denominator. These are the requirements for the candidate put forward by the program for the resettlement of compatriots in most cases:

The candidate must have at least a secondary vocational education.
There is a profession that is in demand on the market in the region chosen for residence.
There must be professional experience, which is confirmed by a work book.
There must be professional experience, which is confirmed by a work book.
Fluent in Russian
The candidate must work in Voronezh (if he is applying in Russia)
The future participant has a letter of guarantee from an employer in Russia, who will hire him if participation in the resettlement program is approved (if you apply in the country of origin)
The potential participant does not have long gaps in work activity (gaps of more than 6 months are rejected at the consideration stage)
Have your own property in the chosen region for living
The candidate has relatives in the selected region for residence

This is not an exact guide and certain regulated requirements for candidates, potential participants in the state resettlement program. Requirements vary from region to region depending on the social situation in a particular region.

PS Recent amendments to the law have introduced some difficulties for candidates. The amendments are that after receiving a refusal in the resettlement program, you will be able to reapply for the program only after a year. This has never happened before, so before applying for the program and avoiding getting into an unpleasant situation, I strongly advise you to consult with lawyers.

Obtaining Russian citizenship by citizens of Ukraine if they are a native speaker of the Russian language NRY

Initially, this program was not considered by Ukrainian citizens as a way to obtain Russian citizenship due to difficulties in renouncing their previous citizenship. But after the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree in 2021 on a simplified procedure for obtaining a renunciation of their citizenship for citizens of Ukraine, the situation changed, Ukrainians began to use this program more often.

A lot has been written about it in various sources, but we will try to convey the essence of this program in simple language. Let's figure out who can become a native speaker of Russian?

Citizens of Ukraine who have/had relatives in a direct ascending line living on the territory of the Russian Federation within the current border.
Citizens of Ukraine who themselves permanently reside in the Russian Federation and have a residence permit in the Voronezh region.

Of course, the Russian native speaker program implies perfect knowledge of the Russian language. But for Ukrainian citizens this is not an obstacle.

What documents are needed to become a native speaker of the Russian language?

An identification document, be it a passport, or a temporary shelter.
Birth certificate.
A document confirming family ties with ancestors living in Russia.
Residence permit (if you permanently reside in the Russian Federation)
A document confirming the fact of residence of relatives in Russia. This could be an extract from a home book or an extract from an apartment card. This point is the most important; without this, documents will not be accepted!

How is the procedure for obtaining a native Russian speaker in Voronezh?

If you managed to collect all the necessary documents, then you need to submit an application to the Unified Migration Center, located at the address: Voronezh, st. January 9, 68z, window No. 1 , there is a reception on Mondays from 14:00 to 16:00, come in advance, there are queues.

If the documents are all in order, the inspector will inform you about the date of the commission at which you will need to appear.

The commission takes place in a question-answer format; as a rule, they ask questions about education, marital status, work activity and other everyday issues. Unlike other nationalities, Ukrainians are not particularly tormented by questions about grammar, spelling and history.

After successfully passing the commission, 7 days later you will be given a decision on recognition as a native speaker of the Russian language and with this decision you will have the right to apply immediately for a residence permit, and subsequently for citizenship.

Time limits for obtaining Russian citizenship under a simplified procedure for citizens of Ukraine

According to the first simplified procedure, the scheme for obtaining Russian citizenship looks like this:

RVP outside the quota – review period is 2 months
Residence permit – review period is 6 months (mandatory condition for residence under a temporary residence permit is 6 months, after which you have the right to apply for a residence permit)
Application for citizenship – review period is from 4 to 6 months. Here it is worth paying attention to the reasons on which you are applying for Russian citizenship. If you are applying for citizenship, for example, through parents who are pensioners of the Russian Federation, then you can apply after a residence permit immediately as soon as you register, and if you are applying through marriage to a citizen of the Russian Federation, then you have the right to apply only after 3 years from the date of marriage.

Based on this, we can say that obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens using a simplified procedure takes at least 1.5 years. An exception may be participation in a state program, as we previously wrote that having received a temporary residence permit, you can apply for participation in the resettlement program. Then this diagram will look like this:

RVP outside the quota – review period is 2 months
Resettlement program for compatriots – review period 2 months
Application for citizenship – review period is 3 months.

As a result, we get a simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship by citizens of Ukraine, the period for obtaining citizenship does not exceed 7 months.

Deadlines for obtaining Russian citizenship according to the general procedure for citizens of Ukraine

The scheme is not much different from the simplified procedure, only the timing differs.

RVP under quota – review period – 2 months
Residence permit – review period 6 months
Application for citizenship – from 3 to 6 months. This is where the fun begins. Having no grounds for citizenship, you have the right to apply only after 5 years of residence in the Russian Federation. This period seems unrealistic for many citizens of Ukraine, so most are trying to participate in government programs.

According to the program for the resettlement of compatriots, the scheme looks like this:

RVP under quota – review period 2 months
Resettlement program for compatriots – review period 2 months
Application for citizenship – review period is 3 months.

According to the program of a native speaker of the Russian language NRY, the scheme is as follows:

RVP under quota – review period 2 months
Residence permit – review period 6 months
Native Russian speaker – review period 7 days
Application for citizenship – review period from 3 to 6 months

Deadlines for consideration of obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian citizens under the resettlement program

If you are already a participant in the state program and received a resettlement program in the country of origin, then the scheme for obtaining Russian citizenship under this program will be exactly this:

RVP without quota – review period 2 months
Citizenship of the Russian Federation – review period – 3 months

If you are not yet a participant in the state program, but want to become one, then the scheme for obtaining citizenship looks like this:

RVP without quota/outside quota – review period is 2 months
Participation in the resettlement program – 2 months
Citizenship – review period – 3 months

Deadlines for consideration of Russian citizenship for citizens of Ukraine based on native speakers of the Russian language NRY

Scheme if there are relatives living in the Russian Federation:

AE – review period – 7 days
Residence permit – review period is 2 months in an expedited manner
Application for citizenship – from 2 to 3 months in an expedited manner

As you noticed, this is the fastest way to easily obtain Russian citizenship. Ultimately, obtaining citizenship will only take 4-5 months.

Scheme in the absence of relatives living in the Russian Federation:

RVP without quota/with quota – 2 months
Residence permit – review period 6 months
ADR – 7 days
Citizenship – 3 months

The total period for obtaining citizenship is relatively short - 1.5 years.

PS Why one and a half years, you ask, because in total it turns out to be 11 months and a week. I answer, you just didn’t read my article well and forgot the main condition when applying for a residence permit - mandatory residence in the region for at least 6 months!

From the author

In general, as you understand from this article, a citizen of Ukraine has the right to count on a simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship, no matter what his situation is. The convenience of the Voronezh region is that at the time of writing this article there are 2 most successful programs that allow you to quickly obtain Russian citizenship. For some, the path will be more difficult, for others it will be easier, in any case, I monitor new amendments to the legislation every day and inform you. If you need my help or have any difficulties at one of the stages of obtaining citizenship, I am ready to advise and tell you about all the pitfalls in obtaining citizenship and their solutions by phone 89507770082 or in the office at the address: Russian Federation, Voronezh, st. Sredne-Moskovskaya 71

Be healthy and don't get sick! See you soon on air! Sincerely, your migration lawyer, Vladislav Viktorovich.

State program for the resettlement of compatriots for Ukrainians

It is also available to Ukrainians who were previously citizens of the Soviet Union, and after its collapse lived in Ukraine. Their descendants can also use this program.

To obtain citizenship under this scheme, the applicant must be able-bodied and willing to live in one of the regions that participate in the program. You will also need to issue a temporary residence permit.

The resettlement program for compatriots is convenient in that Ukrainians are allowed to apply for Russian citizenship in a simplified manner through the consulate at their place of residence in Ukraine, most expenses (moving costs, consular fees and some others) are compensated by the state, in addition, newly minted Russians are provided with an allowance capital.

Advantages of Russian citizenship

Applicants receive the rights and opportunities available to Russians. Including:

free crossing of country borders without registration;
the right to travel between regions of the Russian Federation;
work in any organization within the scope of your qualifications;
receiving free medical care;
enrollment of children in educational institutions;
receiving pensions, benefits and other social benefits;
participation in the state life of the country;
opportunity to run your own business.

Features of obtaining Russian citizenship by residents of the DPR and LPR

Residents of the LDPR can obtain Russian citizenship without leaving their territory.
Applicants living in the territories of the republics do not have to be in Russia - they can apply for citizenship without leaving their place of residence.

There are, however, a number of conditions, without which they will be denied citizenship. For those who are already in the Russian Federation, this is:

availability of a temporary residence permit, residence permit, status as a participant in one of the state programs or refugee status;
registration in the DPR as of 04/07/2014 or in the LPR no later than 04/27/2014.

In this case, minor children can be included in the application, and then they will automatically receive Russian citizenship. But spouses, parents and other relatives must register separately.

For those who apply for Russian naturalization on the territory of one of the republics, it is enough to present a passport with registration of the DPR/LPR as of the above dates.

In July 2021, changes were made to the legislation regarding certain categories of Ukrainians, after the adoption of which the described algorithm extended to those who live in settlements of the Donetsk or Luhansk region controlled by the Ukrainian authorities.

Stages of legalization

The procedure for granting citizenship to a Ukrainian, if it is not carried out on a preferential basis, takes a long time. A foreigner is required to go through a number of mandatory stages prescribed by law:

Registration of a migration card when crossing the border.
Registration.
Initiation of the issue of issuing a temporary residence permit.
Submission of papers for obtaining a residence permit.
Obtaining a Russian passport and renouncing Ukrainian citizenship.

To move from one stage to another, you must wait for the deadlines established by law. It may be worth seeking the help of lawyers to:

quickly collect the necessary package of documents;
find grounds for obtaining citizenship in a simplified manner;
achieve refugee status.

Regarding the last point, you need to understand:

A migrant is involuntarily recognized as a person who is subject to persecution on the territory of Ukraine or is at risk of reprisals for national, social, or political reasons. Considering that the situation in the neighboring country is still unstable, it is quite easy to justify the need to obtain refugee status.
Persons who have been recognized as involuntary migrants in Russia have a number of benefits. For example, they are placed in specialized premises and allocated money for food and accommodation. However, for many it is easier to obtain citizenship on a general basis.

It is necessary to dwell in more detail on the main stages of registration of citizenship of the Russian Federation.

How to obtain Russian citizenship for stateless Ukrainians?

A stateless person must first obtain a residence permit.
Persons permanently residing in Ukraine, who are not citizens of this state, but previously had USSR citizenship, can apply for Russian citizenship at the consular office at the place of registration. An indispensable condition for considering the issue of naturalization in the Russian Federation in this case is the presence of a Ukrainian residence permit.

Under a similar scheme, minor children can be registered, one of whose parents has Russian citizenship.

The listed categories of persons have the right to apply for citizenship in Russia. However, in this case, they will first have to obtain a temporary residence permit and temporary residence permit.

Citizens of the DPR and LPR, stateless persons, children under 18 years of age who have a Russian parent, and participants in the state program for the resettlement of compatriots - an exhaustive list of categories that have grounds to naturalize in the Russian Federation without residing on its territory at the time of submitting documents.

Simplified ways to obtain Russian citizenship. New law dated July 24, 2020. Putin signed the new law.

Simplified Russian citizenship for Ukraine through the consulate

Not everyone knows about this method. Meanwhile, some people can apply through the representative office of the Russian Federation in Ukraine.

Pros: no need to leave the original state, no need to obtain a temporary residence permit, residence permit or any other status. Consideration of the application will take 6 months.

The following can apply for citizenship by applying to the consulate (that is, without coming to the Russian Federation):

a resident of Ukraine who is a stateless person , provided that before the collapse of the Union he was a citizen of the USSR .
Minor children are also registered through the consulate.

You need to contact not just any consulate, but the one assigned to the address where you are registered. Read more about registration through the consulate by following the link.

For the reasons outlined above, you can become a Russian citizen in Russia.

Previously, applicants whose parents were citizens of the Russian Federation and had permanent registration in the Federation (when an appropriate stamp was placed on the identity document) could submit documents through the consulate. But after changes in the law that occurred in the summer of 2021, it became impossible to file for a parent in Ukraine. Now, to obtain a passport on this basis, you need to go to Russia and first obtain a residence permit.

Application forms and samples

Application form for citizenship of the Russian Federation (8249 Downloads) Application form for citizenship of the Russian Federation (new from 07/24/2020) (14736 Downloads) Application form for citizenship of the Russian Federation for a child (2790 Downloads) Application form for citizenship of the Russian Federation according to the NRN (1462 Downloads) Application form for citizenship Russian Federation in a simplified manner (4247 Downloads) Application form for Russian citizenship for the LDPR according to Decree No. 187 (9627 Downloads)

Sample application for Russian Federation citizenship (5806 Downloads) Sample application for Russian Federation citizenship for a child (1282 Downloads) Sample application for Russian Federation citizenship according to NRN (1352 Downloads) Sample application for Russian Federation citizenship in a simplified manner (8738 Downloads) Sample application for Russian Federation citizenship by marriage ( 4173 Downloads) Sample application for Russian citizenship for the LDPR according to Decree No. 187 (6143 Downloads) Sample application for Russian citizenship for the LDNR according to Decree No. 187 (submission by “trailer”) (4162 Downloads)

Application form for participation in the resettlement program for compatriots (2756 Downloads) Sample application for participation in the resettlement program for compatriots (1535 Downloads) Notification of dual citizenship (1168 Downloads) Notification of dual citizenship through a representative (403 Downloads) Application for Russian citizenship by birth ( One Download) Application for renunciation of Russian citizenship in a general manner (349 Downloads) Application for renunciation of Russian citizenship in a simplified manner (268 Downloads)

Autobiography template for Russian citizenship (One Download) Sample of filling out an autobiography for Russian citizenship (1150 Downloads)

Registration of a residence permit

A residence permit gives a foreigner almost the same rights as a resident of the Russian Federation, in particular:

engage in any lawful income-generating activity;
move freely around the country;
participate in solving local government issues.

Also, obtaining a residence permit is the penultimate step in the process of acquiring citizenship.

To obtain a residence permit you will need the following documents:

Statement.
Migration card.
Certificates of marital status and education.
Papers confirming that the foreigner does not have dangerous diseases have not been prosecuted.
Certificates stating that a person has income and housing in the country.
Receipt of payment of the duty. The cost of the contribution to the state is slightly higher than that established for obtaining a temporary residence permit.

Recommendation: you need to submit documents for a residence permit in advance. Otherwise, the following situation will arise: the residence permit has not yet been issued, and the validity of the temporary residence permit has expired.

Who can use the simplified scheme

Before figuring out how to grant Russian citizenship to a Ukrainian citizen using a simplified system and what is needed for this, it is worth finding out who has the right to this.

You can apply for a Russian passport on the following grounds:

the parent is a native of the Russian Federation and lives on its territory;
birth in the RSFSR and former citizenship of the USSR;
marriage to a Russian man/woman for more than 3 years;
the applicant is legally incompetent, but his children are adults and already have Russian citizenship;
the applicant has adult children - citizens of Russia, who, by a court decision, are declared incompetent or partially capable;
status of a veteran of the Great Patriotic War;
obtaining education (higher or secondary) in Russia after 2002 and working in the Russian Federation for at least 3 years;
refugee status;
participation in the “Compatriot” program;
the status of an entrepreneur who has been running a business in Russia for 3 years or more with a profit of at least 10 million rubles;
status of an investor in the Russian economy with a volume of financial investments of at least 100 million rubles or with an annual amount of all fees and taxes of more than 6 million.

There is one more reason that makes it easier for residents of Ukraine born in the USSR, as well as residents of other Soviet republics, to obtain Russian citizenship. This is only possible if they do not have resident status in any country and are stateless individuals.

Due to the current circumstances, many Ukrainian families travel to Russia and have children there. Naturally, in such a situation one has to think about how to obtain Russian citizenship for a Ukrainian citizen born in Russia.

If at least one parent has a Russian passport, then the newborn will become a Russian citizen according to the accelerated scheme. If both parents are Ukrainians, then the child automatically receives Ukrainian citizenship, despite the fact that they will be given it to him in a Russian maternity hospital. Parents will have to contact the Ukrainian consulate in Russia or go home for the child to officially receive citizen status.

Conditions for obtaining Russian citizenship upon marriage

Marriage with a citizen of the Russian Federation is one of the most common ways to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner for Ukrainians in 2021. The most important and necessary condition here is the family’s residence on Russian territory.

To eliminate the possibility of a fictitious union, the law establishes a minimum period of marriage - 3 years. At the end of the period, the Ukrainian spouse can apply for a Russian passport. The procedure is standard: first you need and. The period for consideration of the application is up to 6 months.

Obtaining Russian citizenship under the Compatriots Resettlement Program

The state program to promote the voluntary resettlement of compatriots to the Russian Federation is one of the easiest ways to obtain the coveted document.

The main condition is the fact that the applicant himself or his parents were born in the territory of the former USSR.

If there is such an argument, then the next step is choosing the region to move to. Please note: not all regions participate in the program (for example, you cannot move to Moscow and St. Petersburg).

The program provides for the collection of documents translated into Russian and notarized, and passing exams. The time required to obtain Russian citizenship ranges from one to two years.

You can learn about what documents you need to collect, where to go and what to do for what, from the article about.

Refusal to grant citizenship and termination of citizenship

Executive authorities may refuse to grant Russian citizenship to Ukrainian citizens. The basis for refusal is knowingly provided false data.

Appealing a refusal to grant Russian citizenship

To challenge it in court, a citizen of Ukraine must submit a corresponding statement of claim and copies of documents submitted to the executive authorities to obtain citizenship. In addition, a justification for disagreement with the refusal to grant citizenship is required. In other words, it is necessary to provide evidence of the illegality of the decision to refuse citizenship.

The judicial authorities consider the case and make an appropriate decision.

As for pre-trial appeal, a citizen of Ukraine has the right to file a complaint with higher authorities against the actions or inaction of the persons who made the decision to refuse citizenship. This complaint is being registered. After considering the complaint, a decision is made to refuse or satisfy the complaint.

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Ukrainians can become Russian citizens if they renounce their previous citizenship. The process takes from 3 months to 1 year. Therefore, the preparation and execution of documents require a responsible approach.

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Dual citizenship Russia – Ukraine

Not all countries allow a person to have multiple internal passports. There are states where this is strictly prohibited. Ukraine is one of these countries. According to local legislation, a person can accept Russian or any other citizenship, but only if he renounces his previous passport. The fact that dual citizenship with Ukraine is allowed in the Russian Federation is not taken into account here.

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