Obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainians

Russia attracts many foreign citizens with the opportunity to work and develop. In particular, a lot of Ukrainians move here every year and want to obtain Russian citizenship. But, unfortunately, things are not so simple. Obtaining citizenship in Russia is a very lengthy and time-consuming procedure. It includes several stages of registration, and it is important to follow all the rules at each of them. Otherwise, citizenship will not work.

For immigrants from Ukraine in 2017, legalization in another country is very important. Obtaining Russian citizenship gives the following rights and opportunities:


But in order to obtain the rights and opportunities of a Russian citizen in 2017, you need to go through several stages of processing various types of documents.

Legalization stages

Foreign immigrants can obtain a new citizenship subject to certain conditions for filing documents, stages and waiting times. How long the procedure will take completely depends on whether the citizen of Ukraine has grounds for.

Several stages of legalization are regulated by the legislation of the Russian Federation:

  1. and registration of a migration card.
  2. Registration at the place of residence within 5-7 days after arrival in the country.
  3. Entry into the citizenship of the Russian Federation.

    4. A migration card is issued to a foreign citizen at the border immediately after entering the country. It is filled in by the visitor himself. If the whole family immigrates together with a citizen of Ukraine, such cards are filled out for each person, including minor children, separately. In the column "purpose of the visit" it is necessary to indicate - "obtaining the citizenship of the Russian Federation".

    It allows you to stay in Russia for 90 days, after which an extension is required.

    Citizens of Ukraine have the right not to register in Russia at their place of residence, after arrival for three months. But if obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation is included in the immediate plans of Ukrainians, then registration will be needed to submit documents to the FMS.

    Procedure for obtaining a temporary permit

    First of all, citizens of Ukraine, after arriving in the country in 2017, need to obtain a temporary residence permit in Russia.

    A Russian temporary permit gives a citizen the right to work and reside only in the region where the document is issued. At the same time, foreigners can count on all social benefits and medical care. The RVP is valid for three years, and the permit is not renewed.

    In general, the legislation of the Russian Federation strictly controls the issue of how many TRPs can be issued to foreigners annually in each region.

    But it is much faster and easier to issue this document outside the allocated quotas. The following categories of visitors from Ukraine can apply for them:


    For those who are not included in the preferential categories, the period for issuing a TRP can last up to 6 months until the quotas for issuing permits are updated in 2017.

    To draw up this document, you must submit to the migration service at the place of residence: a completed application form, passport, medical certificate. In addition, you need to justify obtaining permission, take 4 color photos and attach them, pay the state fee (it costs 1600 rubles) and attach a receipt. It is also important to present account statements or prove a regular income. This indicator depends on how much is the minimum wage in the region of circulation.

    The Migration Office will review the application and make a decision. If it is positive, then the applicant will be notified at the place of residence by registered mail.

    Residence

    The next step in obtaining Russian citizenship is obtaining a permanent residence permit. It makes it possible to live and work in any region of the Russian Federation, without additional permission from the migration department. Besides, a residence permit gives more opportunities to citizens of Ukraine: opening an individual entrepreneur in your own name, running your own business, using social services, the ability to open accounts in Russian banks, receive loans, and much more. The main thing is that it gives immigrants the opportunity to obtain Russian citizenship in 2017.

    In order for a foreigner to have the opportunity to obtain a residence permit, he needs to do the following:


    How long it will take to consider an application and obtain a residence permit depends on the specific case. That is why documents should be submitted in advance so that the temporary permit does not expire before the receipt of the residence permit.

    General rules for obtaining citizenship

    There are standard rules for foreigners wishing to apply for Russian citizenship:

  • The applicant must be fluent in Russian.
  • Legal stay in the country from 5 years.
  • Documents confirming education in Russian educational institutions not earlier than 2002.
  • Grounds for obtaining citizenship: relationship with the citizens of the country, employment, political refugee status.
  • Availability of place of residence: own or rented real estate.
  • Standard package of documents for the immigration service.
  • Bank statements or income statement confirming that the applicant has funds to live in Russia.

Simplified system of registration of citizenship of the Russian Federation

In 2017, some visitors from Ukraine can count on an accelerated process of obtaining Russian citizenship. This program aims to make the procedure faster and easier for those who come under its influence. It implies entering into Russian citizenship without long-term conditions:

  • residence in the country is not required for five years;
  • canceled;
  • you do not need to confirm the availability of income to support yourself and your family;
  • a permanent job is also not required.

The accelerated system does not apply to all Ukrainians. For the most part, these are residents of the city of Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea, which were part of Ukraine, but in 2014 passed into the possession of the Russian Federation. In this regard, Ukrainians automatically receive Russian citizenship, provided that they are registered in these territories. Those who want to leave their former citizenship can

In addition, according to a simplified system, former subjects of Tsarist Russia or the USSR can enter into Russian citizenship, provided that their territory of residence is within the borders of the modern state. This program involves the immigration of not only Ukrainians, but also other foreign citizens.

The simplified legalization procedure is different in that a foreign citizen obtains citizenship much faster. The first step is to apply for a permanent residence permit in Russia. Documents are considered within three months. Temporary permission is not required.

After the Ukrainian is issued a residence permit, you can apply for citizenship.

Compatriots program

One of the priority grounds for foreign immigration to the country is the resettlement of compatriots who currently live in another state and want to return to Russia. Since the government is interested in the able-bodied population, it encourages foreigners to move to their territories in every possible way, especially if they were previously residents of Russia or the USSR. Also, descendants of compatriots have the right to resettlement.

Historical belonging to the local people, loss of citizenship after the collapse of the USSR, as well as voluntary withdrawal from citizenship earlier are also recognized as grounds for resettlement to the country.

As part of the submission of all the necessary documents, renunciation of the previous citizenship, paid state duty and photographs to the department of the migration service. The decision on the application of Ukrainians (or residents from other countries) is made within two months.

Refugee program

In light of the recent events in Ukraine, many citizens are fleeing the country in search of a peaceful life and security. Most often, Russia becomes a haven.

The government is very loyal to internally displaced persons and provides them with all kinds of interaction in employment, finding housing, placing children in schools and kindergartens, and so on. In addition, the refugee is given a social allowance for living and assistance is provided in obtaining citizenship.

In order to immigrate to Russia as a refugee, after arrival in the country, you must apply to the migration department with a request for asylum.

Residents in a specialized camp have the right to full government support. In this case, representatives of the political refugee camp are involved in documentation issues.

How long the procedure for acquiring citizenship will take depends on the availability of the necessary documents, grounds and other nuances. For this period, IDPs receive a certificate of temporary asylum, which makes it possible to find a job and enjoy all the social benefits provided for refugees.

The program applies to the following regions:

  • North Caucasus countries;
  • Southern District;
  • Northwest regions;
  • Volga region;
  • Ural;
  • Siberia;
  • Far East.

Refugees receive a lift, get a job on the conditions provided for Russians, and also receive citizenship within four months, subject to all legal norms.

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