Now registration of citizenship for a child is carried out according to a simplified method. If earlier it was required to obtain individual inserts, now only a stamp is affixed. As a rule, the citizenship of the child will depend on the citizenship of his parents. Many caring dads and mothers decide to apply for citizenship for their child, completely unaware that he already has it. So, we will consider the issue of “Citizenship for a Child”.
When it is necessary?
A person can obtain citizenship in two ways:
- at the request of the parents (parent);
- at the place of birth.
If a child, for example, was born in Russia, but neither his father nor his mother have the citizenship of this country, then he will be a citizen of the state of which his parents are citizens. This rule applies to the whole territory of Russia and is called the principle of blood.
In some countries dual citizenship is acceptable . For example, if a child is born in the United States, but one of his parents is Russian, then he can obtain citizenship of both states. In America, the “law of the soil," that is, every person who is born in the United States, automatically becomes its citizen.
In most cases, the question of such a process as obtaining a child’s citizenship arises in connection with the need to obtain a passport, when collecting documents for traveling abroad or for obtaining maternity capital.
Grounds for acquiring Russian citizenship
Based on the Federal Law on the Citizenship of the Russian Federation of May 30, 2002 (Article 11), citizenship of the Russian Federation can be acquired in the following ways:
- by birth (applies to children who were born no earlier than 1992);
- as a result of its admission in a general manner;
- due to its receipt in a simplified manner;
- in case of restoration of citizenship.
The main condition for obtaining citizenship is to live in Russia for 5 years (continuously). For individuals, this period may be reduced to one year.
Registration of citizenship of the Russian Federation
If the child was born in the period from 02/06/1992 to 01/06/2001, his parents need to write a statement, which should be taken to the passport office. In addition, the father and mother must have a residence permit, passports and, of course, a birth certificate for a son or daughter. If the child is 14 years old, then he will still need a statement that he agrees to become a citizen of Russia.
If the child was born after February 1992, it is necessary not only to write the appropriate application, but also to submit registration data. With such documents you must also contact the passport office.
If the father or mother is not a citizen of Russia, then in order to apply for citizenship for a child, he will additionally need a statement of his consent to such an action (notarized).
All submitted documents must strictly comply with the standards established by law. An application for citizenship is written in form 7. His form can be requested at the FMS offices (in electronic or print format). After receiving the package of documents, the employee of the migration service must personally certify them.