Russian citizenship. Important News
THE FEDERATION COUNCIL (RUSSIA) HAS APPROVED THE FEDERAL LAW “ON AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL LAW “ABOUT THE CITIZENSHIP OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION” AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ACTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION”.
What the Law is about
The Russian citizens are obliged to notify the relevant territorial departments of the Federal Immigration Service on having the citizenship or permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation.
What Laws are amended
- The Federal Law “About the citizenship of the Russian Federation”;
- The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation;
- The Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation.
Who are affected
- The Russian citizens who are currently having the citizenship/permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation;
- The Russian citizens who have acquired the citizenship of the Russian Federation under terms of the Treatment on Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia;
- The Russian citizens who will acquire the citizenship/permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation.
Who are not affected
- The Russian citizens who are living outside the Russian Federation.
When to notify
- Within 60 days from the date of the Law comes into force - for the Russian citizens who are currently having the citizenship/permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation;
- Starting from January 1, 2016 – for the Russian citizens who have acquired the citizenship of the Russian Federation under terms of the Treatment on Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia;
- Within 60 days from the date of acquisition – for the Russian citizens who will acquire the citizenship/permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation.
What are the liabilities for non-compliance
- Untimely notification or provision of incomplete or false information results in an administrative fine from 500 RUB to 1000 RUB.
- Non-submission of notification to the state authorities entails criminal liability: the fine up to 200 000 RUB
or compulsory community service for up to 400 hours.
What the Law is about
The Russian citizens are obliged to notify the relevant territorial departments of the Federal Immigration Service on having the citizenship or permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation.
What Laws are amended
- The Federal Law “About the citizenship of the Russian Federation”;
- The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation;
- The Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation.
Who are affected
- The Russian citizens who are currently having the citizenship/permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation;
- The Russian citizens who have acquired the citizenship of the Russian Federation under terms of the Treatment on Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia;
- The Russian citizens who will acquire the citizenship/permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation.
Who are not affected
- The Russian citizens who are living outside the Russian Federation.
When to notify
- Within 60 days from the date of the Law comes into force - for the Russian citizens who are currently having the citizenship/permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation;
- Starting from January 1, 2016 – for the Russian citizens who have acquired the citizenship of the Russian Federation under terms of the Treatment on Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia;
- Within 60 days from the date of acquisition – for the Russian citizens who will acquire the citizenship/permanent residence permit of the countries other than the Russian Federation.
What are the liabilities for non-compliance
- Untimely notification or provision of incomplete or false information results in an administrative fine from 500 RUB to 1000 RUB.
- Non-submission of notification to the state authorities entails criminal liability: the fine up to 200 000 RUB
or compulsory community service for up to 400 hours.