Permanent registration of foreigners in the Russian Federation. Obtaining citizenship

To obtain a Russian passport, a foreigner or stateless person must fulfill a number of conditions to prove the seriousness of his intention to become a responsible citizen of the Russian Federation. One of the requirements is permanent registration at the place of residence in Russia. What is it and is registration required to obtain Russian citizenship? Let’s look into this material.

The path to a Russian passport

The process of obtaining Russian citizenship can follow a general and simplified procedure. The second option is possible, for example, for those who have relatives in Russia, are native speakers of Russian, or are highly qualified workers.

An important condition is the renunciation of the previous passport. Only Tajiks can refuse to do this, in accordance with the international treaty on dual citizenship. At the same time, the Russian side does not directly prohibit being a citizen of two states. When submitting an application to the migration service, the applicant only needs to prove his intention to renounce his previous citizenship (application sent to the “former” consulate).

Conditions for applicants for Russian citizenship

Registration is just one of the requirements that foreigners and stateless persons who wish to become part of the people of Russia must fulfill.

In addition to obtaining residence registration, you must:

permanently reside in the country for at least 5 years (based on a residence permit);
know the Russian language and Russian legislation;
have legal sources of income;
renounce previous citizenship.

And although the simplified procedure gives certain concessions to certain categories of foreign citizens and stateless persons, registration remains an unchanged requirement.

Features of migration registration of citizens of different countries

Citizens of countries with visas to Russia are required to apply for registration for the duration of the visa issued to them.

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In relation to citizens of foreign countries and stateless persons who arrived on the territory of the Russian Federation and stayed for more than 90 days, measures will be taken to reduce the period of stay.

For citizens of visa-free states with Russia, the following procedure for migration registration has been introduced: 90 days in total during each period of 180 days, that is, 3 months with the possibility of extending the visa, as well as registration, in the presence of motivating documents.

For a citizen of a visa country, registration is issued for the duration of the visa, and for a citizen of the CIS and another visa-free state with Russia - for 3 months with the possibility of extension if there are motivating documents.

The motivating document for Ukrainian citizens is their passport. During the crisis within their country, the Russian Federation decided to freely extend their stay in the country.

For interest, you can compare how temporary registration is carried out in Moscow for foreign citizens, and the procedure for temporary registration for Russian citizens in Moscow (more about that here).

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If a foreign citizen (temporarily or permanently residing in Russia) has two or more living spaces, he must register one of them as a place of permanent residence, and register at this address in accordance with the law.

In order to extend this period, you must contact the migration registration authority, which is obliged to put the appropriate marks on the migration card of a citizen of Ukraine. The registration of a citizen of Ukraine in this case is subject to extension for the period specified in the migration card.

Registration of a citizen of Kazakhstan on the territory of the Russian Federation also differs from the registration of a similar procedure for citizens of other countries.

The current agreement dated 06/07/2012 between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation on the mutual procedure of stay exempts citizens of Kazakhstan from the need to register for migration within 30 days.

If the length of stay exceeds this period, the receiving party will register for migration within 7 working days.

If you have any questions about how to register a foreign citizen, then ask them in the comments

Application form for registration of a foreign citizen

Registration: concept and algorithm for obtaining

Before deciding what kind of registration is needed to obtain Russian citizenship, it is worth understanding the content of the concept.

Registration is a form of registration of citizens.

It should be immediately clarified that the word “registration” itself is used today more out of habit; in official documents the term “registration” is used.

With freedom of movement guaranteed by law, foreigners must register with the migration authorities within a week after entering the country by registering at a specific place of residence. An exception to the rule are Tajiks and Kazakhs: for them these periods are 15 and 30 days, respectively.

Registration functions

The main purpose of the registration process is to register foreigners on the territory of the Russian Federation.

A separate certificate (temporary registration) or a stamp in the passport (permanent registration) certifies the fact that the citizen is at a specific address.

For homeowners in the Russian Federation, it is not always beneficial to “permanently” register visitors, although this is the type that gives more freedom to the guest of the state himself, including when applying for an internal Russian passport.

Registration functions:

registration (informing the state about the location of a foreign citizen). This is necessary mainly to prevent violations of migration laws by foreigners, as well as to conduct investigations and charge fair fees for utility bills;
law enforcement (monitoring a citizen’s compliance with his duties to society, such as paying taxes).

At the same time, denial of social rights (to medical care and others) due to lack of registration is considered illegal.

Permanent registration: how to apply

For foreigners who are unaware of whether permanent registration is needed when obtaining Russian citizenship, it is important to know how to obtain it.

Migration authorities, in particular regional authorities of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, deal with registration issues.

If for temporary registration it is enough to fill out an application and submit a passport and migration card to these authorities, to obtain permanent registration you must also attach documents confirming the right to move into and live in an apartment (house).

Such reasons may be:

title deed;
lease contract;
statement from the owner;
court decision (in cases specified by law).

Those who move to another place of residence within Russia need to remember the need to take a departure certificate from their previous place of registration.

Compulsory medical insurance policy

policy (compulsory medical insurance) is insurance for receiving free medical care in any state clinic throughout Russia. If you don’t have one, you will have to pay for consultations and medications yourself.

The Policy is issued at an insurance company or at the MFC, and the insurance itself provides the following advantages. So, in the presence of compulsory medical insurance, the patient:

is served in clinics free of charge;
receives all necessary medications at the expense of the state;
can independently choose a medical institution and specialists.

When applying for a compulsory medical insurance policy, you cannot do without a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation and SNILS. Registration is not required.

Useful resources:

Official website of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation

The Federal Tax Service

Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund (CHI)

State Services Portal

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Types of registration and is it possible to have two at once?

Migration legislation provides for two types of registration regime:

permanent registration (at place of residence),
temporary registration (at the place of stay).

Temporary registration looks like a certificate, has a limited validity period and is issued if a person stays outside his place of permanent residence for more than 3 months. Permanent registration does not have an expiration date and is issued as a stamp in a passport.

Interestingly, it is legally allowed to have both types of registration at the same time. This is determined by life situations. For example, a foreigner can permanently reside in Voronezh, but go to work or study in Moscow. In this case, temporary registration is issued in the capital.

What is considered a place of stay for migrants?

Temporary registration for foreign citizens is issued at the place of stay in:

apartment, house;
hotels, boarding houses for private individuals;
bases for tourists, sanatorium complexes, motels and campsites;
clinics, hospitals:
institutions for recreation and treatment of children;
penitentiary institutions.

Temporary registration is not carried out and any transport or tents installed outside the official campsites are not considered a place of residence.

And if there is nowhere to register

It is especially important for citizens who do not have their own housing in the Russian Federation to know whether it is possible to obtain Russian citizenship without registration; unfortunately, the answer is negative.

It is understood that if a foreigner plans to live in Russia, then at least he has friends or relatives with whom he can register.

Another condition for potential Russians - the availability of sources of income - predetermines the ability to legally rent an apartment and register at its address on the basis of a rental agreement.

There is another possibility - to register at a specific address for money. There are nuances here, which we will discuss in more detail.

“Paid registration”: what you need to remember so as not to be deceived

Particularly popular at present is the paid registration service, which involves registration at the place of stay or residence for a fee to the homeowner. This is done by special offices or private individuals. The main disadvantage of this option of registration at a specific address is the high probability of becoming a victim of scammers who will take money but never provide the service.

To protect yourself from unscrupulous businessmen, you need to check:

certificate of ownership of housing;
presence of registration with the entrepreneurs themselves providing this service;
authenticity of all documents and stamps.

In addition, it is advisable to visit the migration authorities with the owner of the property when submitting an application and receiving a certificate or passport with a registration stamp. This will provide more guarantees that the registration is genuine.

It is worth remembering, however, that the provision of such a service, as well as its use, is already a violation of the law.

Sanctions for lack of registration

A foreigner has 7 days to register at the place of stay (residence) after entering the territory of Russia.

Temporary registration is called that because it presupposes an end date for validity. If a foreign citizen came to the Russian Federation with a visa, then his registration will be valid for the period of validity of this document, if from a country with a visa-free regime, the period of registration is 90 days with the right to extension.

With the registration of a temporary residence permit, the registration is valid as long as the permit is valid; if a foreigner has already received a residence permit, he needs to obtain permanent registration; its absence within 3 years will cause the cancellation of the temporary residence permit.

These are general rules regarding registration validity periods. Violation of them entails sanctions prescribed by law.

For lack of registration or fictitious registration, representatives of government bodies may impose a fine on the violator (from 3,000 to 7,000 rubles) or even deport (for up to 5 years).

Does a foreign citizen need registration at his place of residence?

According to the entry rules, registration for migrants is issued either temporary or permanent (read about what kind of registration foreign citizens need in Russia and what is the registration of primary registration here). The choice of registration depends on the period that the foreigner plans to spend in the country and the availability of housing within Russian borders. One way or another, registration is always issued - violation of the law threatens the migrant with a fine or deportation from the country.

Obtaining a permanent residence permit will allow a foreigner to:

get a job in any field;
freely sell and buy real estate;
open your own business, which will not be subject to additional taxes;
receive free medical care.

Important! Any foreign citizen who enters the territory of the Russian Federation is required to report to the migration service about his arrival. If he arrived for a short period of time and stayed at a holiday hotel or boarding house for treatment, the information to the inspector is provided by the administration of the institution.

Permanent registration and citizenship

The Russian state is principled when it comes to registering foreign citizens. Citizenship of a country cannot be obtained if there is no reliable roof over your head. Permanent registration, as a prerequisite for applicants for a Russian passport, can be replaced with temporary registration only for certain categories of foreigners who undergo a simplified procedure. This is relevant, for example, for participants in the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots. The time frame for obtaining citizenship is being shortened, so there may be options for registration. Information about this should be clarified with the relevant authorities.

Place of residence of migrants

Permanent registration of foreign citizens becomes possible if they are property owners. Permanent registration of a foreign citizen in Russia who has his own real estate is carried out as follows:

he goes to the territorial authority at the place of registration of real estate;
fills out the registration notice, a sample of which is provided by the FMS;
signs the application for permanent registration.

What additional documents are needed for registration?

Registration is carried out on the basis of:

identity documents;
copies of the migrant's card;
certificates of real estate ownership.

The original migration card is presented to FMS employees upon request.