Citizenship is a stable relationship between a person and a state. Becoming a subject of this or that country, you acquire your obligations to it (such as paying taxes, conscription, observance of laws) in exchange for the rights and freedoms provided, and social guarantees. To become a full member of the Russian state, it is necessary to go through a number of legal formalities.
Instructions
Step 1
Live in Russia for at least five years in a row - this is the period for obtaining citizenship is established by paragraph "a" of the first part of Article 13 of the Federal Law "On Citizenship" of 2002-31-05. This rule also applies to stateless persons. Residence on the territory of the Russian Federation is considered continuous if during this period you left the country for no more than three months annually. The period of your residence in Russia is counted from the date of registration at the place of stay. Do not neglect the design of this document! You also need not to conflict with the law (clause "b" of the first part of Article 13), have a legitimate source of livelihood (clause "c") and confirm your knowledge of the Russian language (clause "e").
Step 2
Check if you fall into one of the preferential categories. The following persons have the right to obtain citizenship without a five-year period of residence:
- persons born on the territory of the RSFSR, after the collapse of the USSR, who did not receive citizenship of any of the republics;
- persons who have a minor or an adult, but an incapacitated child-citizen of the Russian Federation (provided that the second parent is absent or incapacitated);
- disabled persons who have capable children-citizens of the Russian Federation and are in their care;
- persons who have been married to a citizen of the Russian Federation for at least three years.
Veterans of the Great Patriotic War, who were citizens of the USSR and are now living in Russia, have the right to obtain citizenship in an exceptional manner - without observing the conditions of paragraphs "a", "c" and "e".
Step 3
Come to the territorial department of the FMS with the necessary documents:
- identity documents;
- application for obtaining Russian citizenship in two copies;
- photos;
- receipt of payment of state duty;
- a document confirming the citizenship of the USSR in the past (birth certificate, passport of a citizen of the USSR), if any;
WWII veteran certificate, if any);
- other documents confirming the right to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner.
