???? Live without a red passport and not be afraid of subpoenas. 8 main questions about renunciation of Russian citizenship.
Following mass emigration, public renunciations of Russian citizenship by celebrities began. Revolut founder Nikolai Storonsky refused from Russian citizenship in favor of British, Oleg Tinkov became Cypriot citizen, fitness trainer Soso Glonti burned passport of the Russian Federation and went to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We tell you what renunciation of citizenship means on practice and what consequences it can lead to.
1️⃣ Why give up your passport?
Some countries, including Ukraine, prohibit dual citizenship. If you become a citizen of a country from this list, the passport of the Russian Federation can be left. But for many, such a move is a way to protest or circumvent sanctions. Now there is a new reason: lack of citizenship of the Russian Federation exempts from military service – you can return to your homeland without the risk of being at the front.
2️⃣ How to renounce citizenship?
This can be done at the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Russian consulate. There you will be asked to provide list papers, including a passport, an extract from the absence of debt and documents from the military registration and enlistment office proving that you do not evade the draft. Get some documents personally, being abroad, it is impossible. Например, справку из военкомата придется получать через доверенных лиц в РФ. Подробный list документов — в material Ark.
3️⃣ Does it exempt from conscription?
Yes, according to conscription law, only citizens of the Russian Federation are subject to conscription. However, citizenship can only be renounced before a summons is received.. It should also be taken into account that the presence second citizenship necessarily to refuse a Russian passport.
4️⃣ Can a state refuse to renounce citizenship?
Yes, the reason for this may be unfulfilled obligations to the state: unpaid taxes, criminal prosecution and military service evasion.
5️⃣ Is it possible to renounce citizenship by simply damaging documents?
No. Damage to documents will in no way help change your legal status. Moreover, this may entail a fine of up to 300 rubles (Art. 19.16 Administrative Code of the Russian Federation).
6️⃣ Does this step have negative consequences?
Yes. After you renounce citizenship, your property taxes may increase. This will lead to the loss of pensions and other social benefits.
7️⃣ Is it possible to return to Russia later?
If you have received the citizenship of a country that is with Russia in a visa-free regime, you will be able to freely enter and move around Russia. If you renounced your passport in favor of the citizenship of a country not located in this listyou will need to get a visa. The last word in this case remains with the embassy, so a refusal is possible.
8️⃣ Can citizenship be restored?
Yes, this can be done in a simplified manner. But it is worth considering that the wording of the past refusal can play a role. In the event that the refusal of a passport was caused by political motives, in the restoration of citizenship maybe be denied.
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