Proof of citizenship of the Russian Federation. Which document is proof of Russian citizenship

In most cases, confirmation of citizenship (indigenate) is not difficult, but in certain situations it is necessary to do this. You need to clearly know when the requirements of the officials are justified, and when there is no need to comply with them. The decision is easy to make if you know the legal framework governing this aspect.

Normative acts

There are only 2 documents that govern the procedure for confirming citizenship of the Russian Federation. This Regulation, approved by Presidential Decree No. 1325, and Federal Law No. 62-FZ (in the text - the Law). They should be guided by officials when they demand to prove the presence of indigenate. In practice, they are often reinsured and forced to do so without reason. With the illegal demands of officials, there are 2 solutions. Either contact the management of the UVM, or complain to the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation or the court.

For anyone over 18

To establish indigenate, an internal passport is primarily used . If it is not, you can submit other documents to confirm the citizenship of the Russian Federation:

• all types of passports of citizens of the Russian Federation;
• military card insert with a record of citizenship of the Russian Federation.

All these documents automatically establish civil status and do not yet require any additions.

Proof of Russian Federation citizenship

When establishing citizenship in children, a large range of documents is used. This includes both a foreign and an internal passport. And may also be presented:

• birth certificate issued after July 1, 2002; it must have a record of citizenship;
• addition to the birth certificate, which also indicates citizenship, it was issued before February 6, 2007;
• all types of passports of the legal representative in which the child is indicated.

In addition to the above, in order to facilitate confirmation of the citizenship of the Russian Federation in children, the President signed a decree of April 13, 2011. It touches on issues that must be resolved at the birth of a Russian citizen outside its borders. Not everyone knows what to do in such a situation. In these circumstances, proof of citizenship of the Russian Federation is produced by presenting the following documents:

1. Insert to the act of birth registration of a child issued by a specialized agency of the host state. Be sure to have a record of the Russian indigenate of a new citizen.
2. Specialized bodies of another country may draw up a certificate in support of the registration act. In a notary's office you need to certify the translation. The certificate must contain an indication of citizenship. Such a record may be made by consular staff.

Situations when you need to establish citizenship

The requirement to certify a person’s civil status is justified in certain situations. Proof of citizenship of the Russian Federation is needed:

1. At the end of the period for which the passport was issued, when the person is in another country, but there is no other confirmation.
2. When applying by a person after February 6, 1992 with an application for citizenship, when it was decided to provide it on this application. If for some reason a citizen could not find out about this, and he was not issued a supporting certificate, this is immaterial. Regardless of the amount of elapsed time, the legal status is not lost. It is also unimportant and the place where the person lived or is living now.
3. If there is nothing that could confirm indigenate in a person who was born between February 6, 1992 and July 1, 2002, but one of his representatives at that time had citizenship of the Russian Federation. Subject to these conditions, the place where the citizen resides or lived is also insignificant.
4. If a person was a citizen of the USSR and had a permanent residence in Russia on February 6, 1992, but there is nothing to prove it. The Law on Confirmation of Citizenship unequivocally affirms the existence of an indigenate under such conditions. Again, the place where the person lives or lived, doesn’t have a passport of another country, is not significant.

In all the above situations, it is important that the person does not draw up a renunciation of citizenship. There are no other reasons for not recognizing its presence.

Cases when it is necessary to certify indigenate

It is necessary to distinguish between cases where you just need to present supporting documents with cases when you need to go through the full process of establishing an indigenate. Documentary proof of citizenship may require:

• when applying for a mortgage or benefits;
• when a person first receives a passport;
• when issuing a passport to a minor under 14 years old;
• when traveling abroad.

The Law clearly spells out all cases when it is necessary to certify and confirm citizenship. Despite this, officials often exceed their authority.

When there is no need to establish citizenship

The most common situations where officials illegally require additional confirmation:

1. When a foreign or internal passport is issued for the first time, if there is another document indicating citizenship.
2. When a foreign or internal passport is issued after its loss.
3. When an internal passport is issued on the basis of a passport issued by consular officers in another state.
4. When the internal or international passport changes. Moreover, enough is available.
5. When a child receives a passport. There is no need to confirm the citizenship of the Russian Federation if there is a birth certificate with a record, or if there is information about the minor in the passport of his legal representative.

How is the installation of citizenship

The entire procedure for confirming citizenship of the Russian Federation is described in detail in the Regulation. A man writes a statement to the migration office to verify his civil status. You need to attach the necessary documents to it or indicate information that will help its implementation. Officials take the necessary actions and draw up a certificate of citizenship. Based on it, the applicant can apply for a passport.

If you need to confirm Russian citizenship abroad, you need to contact the consular department of the host country.