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Russian Citizenship
Get help with a Russian citizenship application
Russian citizenship is a stable legal bond between a citizen and the state, established through mutual rights and responsibilities.
The grounds and procedure for applying depend on your circumstances. We can help review your situation, explain the route to assess and prepare application documents.
Unsure which ground may apply? Book a consultation. The lawyer can discuss your circumstances and provide guidance on the route and documents relevant to your case.
Rights and responsibilities
Russian citizens have rights and responsibilities under Russian law. These include participation in public life and access to rights provided by law, as well as duties such as compliance with the Constitution and laws, payment of taxes and fees, and defence of the country where applicable.
How we can help
- Discuss your circumstances and possible grounds for applying.
- Confirm which documents are relevant to your route.
- Prepare application documents.
- Guide you through submission to the relevant authority.
Documents
The starting documents are usually your passport, a translation of your passport, migration card and proof of registration at your place of residence. Other documents depend on your grounds, citizenship, age and individual circumstances. This is not a complete checklist for every applicant; confirm your personal list in a consultation.
Process and timing
The office states that it prepares document packages for submission within seven days. This is document preparation time, not the authority’s decision or processing time. Confirm the start point and timing for your case with the lawyer.
Fees
Fees vary by case and are discussed during consultation. No fixed service price is shown here.
Next step
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