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At the consulate or embassy of Russia, it is possible to obtain a Russian passport valid for 5 or 10 years.
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On the consulate portal, we will prepare an application for obtaining a passport in the required format, provide consultation on the list of documents you have to bring to the consulate, and if necessary, assist you in scheduling an appointment at the consulate.
Processing Times
The official processing times for a passport from the moment documents are submitted to the consulate:
1 month - old-style passport (valid for 5 years) for children under 14
2 months - old-style passport (valid for 5 years) for adults
3 months - new-generation passport (valid for 10 years)
However, at the moment, due to reasons beyond the control of consulates/embassies, the processing time for a passport can be extended to six months or more. Possible delays are associated with the irregular nature of air travel between countries.
These deadlines do not take into account the time it may take to schedule an appointment to submit the documents. Therefore, we recommend starting the process of replacing an expiring passport well in advance.
The process of applying for a foreign passport
Submission of an Application
Describe your situation. Send us the required package of documents and information about your work experience. This can be done both at the stage of submitting an application on the website and after consulting with a lawyer.
Filling Out a Passport Application
Our lawyer will contact you, discuss the details, and fill out the online application on the portal of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. You will receive a QR code that you have to take with you to the consulate. The service completion time is 2 business days from the date of payment.
Scheduling an appointment at the Consulate
Schedule an appointment at the consulate on your own or with our assistance (according to the selected tariff).
Submission of Documents
On the day of the appointment, arrive to the consulate with the package of documents, QR code, and printed application for submitting your passport application.
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What documents will be required?
The sets of documents submitted to the Russian consulate/embassy for a new passport also depend on the applicant's age and the documents they possess.
Application for passport application
Russian passport and/or Russian internal passport. If you have both passports, you need to bring two passports to the consulate appointment.
In case of a change in the full name, a document confirming this fact (marriage certificate, name change, divorce, etc.) is required. If the document is of foreign origin, it must be apostilled and notarized with a translation into Russian.
If you are applying for an old-style passport (valid for 5 years), you need to prepare 4 photos sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm in advance.
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Application for child passport application filled out on behalf of the parent (other legal representative)
Passport and/or national passport of the parent (other legal representative)
Child passport (if it is a renewal)
Child's birth certificate containing a note (or insert) on the child's citizenship of the Russian Federation. If the document is of foreign origin, it must be apostilled and notarized with a translation into Russian.
Other documents confirming the relationship (if the birth certificate does not clearly show the relationship) between the applicant and the child or the authority of the legal representative
If you are applying for an old-style passport (valid for 5 years), you need to prepare 4 photos sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm in advance
A child's passport can be issued starting from their birth, however, due to the fact that a child's appearance changes quickly, it is recommended to issue only an old-style passport valid for 5 years until the age of 6.
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A child's passport can be issued from birth; however, since a child's appearance changes quickly, it is recommended to issue only the old-style 5-year passport until the age of 6.
The presence of the child is mandatory when submitting documents, it is not required when receiving the ready passport.
Application for child passport application filled out on behalf of the parent (other legal representative)
Passport and/or national passport of the parent (other legal representative)
Passport and/or national passport of the child
Documents confirming the relationship between the applicant and the child (birth certificate, marriage certificate, name change certificate, and others) or the authority of the legal representative. If the document is of foreign origin, it must be apostilled and notarized with a translation into Russian
If you are applying for an old-style passport (valid for 5 years), you need to prepare 4 photos sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm in advance.
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The presence of the child and the parent is mandatory both when submitting the documents and when receiving the finished document.
A new passport can be obtained at the consulate, based on both your Russian internal passport or a valid foreign passport
In case both documents are absent, a check is conducted to verify the applicant's Russian citizenship. Only after its confirmation the documents are accepted
More details about the citizenship verification process.
If an urgent return to Russia is required, the applicant may be issued a return certificate.
More details about the Return Certificate.
Information about employment history.
To prepare the application for a passport, in addition to the listed documents, we will also need information about your employment and education for the last 10 years, including the following details:
period of work / study
full name of the organization
position
organization address
To read, how to correctly specify.
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TARIFFS AND PRICES
Without an appointment at the consulate
88 $
we will fill out the application for a foreign passport on the consulate portal.
we will provide consultation on the list of required documents.
we will advise you on scheduling an appointment at the consulate on your own.
With an appointment at the consulate
117 $
we will fill out the application for a passport on the consulate portal.
we will provide consultation on the list of documents required for processing.
we will advise you on scheduling an appointment at the consulate on your own.
You can pay for the service either during the application process on the website or after consultation with the lawyer.
We accept international bank cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for payment on the website.
Consular fee is not included in the price. Please check the consular fee amount with our specialists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Russian internal passport at the consulate?
No, the Russian internal passport can only be processed and obtained on the territory of Russia in person.
What is the difference between the 5-year and the 10-year passport?
The number of available pages for visas and stamps, the degree of protection, which affects the speed of passing control. In the old-style passport, children can be included. The new-style passport can be obtained as a second one in addition to the existing one. Read more here
Can I simply include my child in my passport instead of applying for a separate one for them?
No, according to the Administrative Regulations of the FMS, which entered into force on April 16, 2010, the inclusion of children's information is only for the purpose of confirming kinship, but it does not allow children to travel abroad using their parents' passport.
How can I include my child in my passport?
Children can only be included in the old-style passport for 5 years during the application process or after it has been issued. For this, additional photos of the child and a birth certificate will be required.
Can I apply for a second passport in addition to the one I already have?
Yes, but the second passport can only be a new-style passport valid for 10 years.
What happens to my old passport when I apply for a new Russian passport?
The previously issued passport remains with you when applying for a new passport. In the case of applying for a replacement of the old one, it is invalidated after receiving the new one. In the case of obtaining an additional passport, it remains valid.
How can I apply for a new Russian passport if my old one has expired and I do not have an internal passport?
In the absence of a valid foreign passport and internal passport, it is necessary to verify the Russian citizenship at the nearest consulate/embassy. The application for a new passport is not accepted until the verification of the applicant's Russian citizenship is completed.
Is a military ID required to obtain a Russian passport?
No, neither a military ID nor a certificate from the military enlistment office nor a military service registration certificate is required to apply for and receive a passport.
I do not have an internal Russian passport, and my foreign passport will soon expire. Can I apply for a new foreign passport at the consulate?
Yes, a Russian citizen located abroad can obtain a new foreign passport based on the valid foreign passport of the Russian Federation.
I do not have an internal Russian passport, but I have an internal passport. Can I apply for a Russian passport?
Yes, a Russian foreign passport can also be obtained based on the internal passport.
I currently reside in Ukraine and my Russian passport is about to expire. Where can I replace it?
At present, the Russian citizens residing in Ukraine can only obtain a Russian passport on the territory of neighboring states bordering Ukraine (or in other states) where Russian consulates operate: Poland, Belarus, etc.
