What is FMS?
The Federal Migration Service (this is what the abbreviation FMS stands for) is an executive body whose tasks included control, supervision and provision of public services in the field of migration. In addition to providing services to foreigners, the authority also issued foreign passports to Russians. The letters FMS designated individual divisions of the service - the Office of the Federal Migration Service.
The FMS existed in Russia from 2004 to 2021 . However, from June 1, 2021, the Federal Migration Service of Russia was abolished by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 156.
Excerpt from Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 156
There is an opinion that the reason for the disbandment of the service was the lack of powers to search and detain illegal migrants, the flow of which was increasing. FMS employees had to constantly resort to the help of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD). The heads of the service often made proposals to allow FMS inspectors to independently conduct operational-search activities and carry weapons. However, the decision to disband a separate migration agency and transfer all its functions to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, within which the Main Directorate for Migration Issues of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation was formed, turned out to be more economically profitable .
Under whose control did the functions of the Federal Migration Service come?
The receiver of the department is now the Main Directorate for Migration Issues (GUVM MVD). This is a division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, existing as a structure operating independently under the central apparatus of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the field of migration with the right to implement state policy in this segment: implementing measures to combat crime, audit and control functions, as well as supervision and provision of public services. In addition, the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is fighting the growth of illegal immigration. Reports to the Minister of Internal Affairs.
Previously, the Federal Migration Service was already under the control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the return of this position did not become a fundamental change for the population. Almost all departments remained in their places. Rather, it can be described as a concept that allows one to avoid doing additional unnecessary work in these departments and more clearly coordinate their activities.
What is the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation has a complex structure, which includes departments involved in various areas of ensuring the security of the population of the Russian Federation.
The Main Directorate for Migration Issues of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is a body that took over the powers of the FMS and is now responsible for control, supervision and provision of public services in the field of migration.
It is the territorial divisions of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs that now issue patents for work, accept applications for issuing temporary residence permits, residence permits and citizenship, issue foreign passports to Russians and issue visas.
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On the official website of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, you should look for up-to-date information about government services for migrants, check lists of documents and contacts of territorial divisions. Each regional Migration Office has its own website, a list of which can be found on the “Divisions in the Regions” page. The GUVM also has useful electronic services where you can check the readiness of a temporary residence permit or residence permit, the validity of a patent or international passport, and also generate a receipt for paying the state fee.
There is also an opportunity to submit an appeal on the website. Using this form, you can receive an official answer to questions regarding, for example, a ban on entry into the Russian Federation, request clarification regarding the refusal to issue a document, complain about unlawful actions of UVM employees, etc.
Website of the Main Directorate of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
Officials of the Main Directorate for Migration Issues have a wide range of powers, which can be combined into the following main areas of activity:
- Registration of citizens;
- Passport control;
- Visa activities;
- Registration of citizenship;
- Control of migration flow;
- Work migration;
- Implementation of state policy in the field of migration;
- Participation in the development of regulations;
- Cooperation with foreign organizations on the problems of suppressing illegal migration;
- Assistance in the voluntary resettlement of former compatriots from the CIS and Baltic countries.
The functions of the GUVM are implemented through scheduled documentary checks, supervisory checks as part of received information about violations, as well as by accepting documents from citizens and legal entities.
This government agency is often called the “Passport Office”
Who is now the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for migration issues?
The head of the Department for Migration Issues from 2021 to the present is Police Lieutenant General Valentina Lvovna Kazakova . She has served in the internal affairs bodies since 1993.
Valentina Lvovna advocates for pre-migration training in the Russian language and the basics of Russian legislation and for tightening the responsibility of Russian employers who hire foreigners.
Valentina Kazakova, PHOTO: Website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia - Twitter
What documents can be issued at the Main Directorate for Migration of the Russian Federation?
The most popular services of the main department are: issuing and replacing a passport, as well as registration at the place of residence or stay. In the departments of the migration department, you can issue both a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation and a foreign passport.
The issuance and replacement of an internal Russian document is carried out in the following cases:
- The onset of 14 years of age;
- Reaching 20 or 45 years of age;
- Change of surname, name, patronymic; gender; strong change in appearance;
- Damage or loss of passport;
- Correction of previously made mistakes.
You can receive a Russian passport for the first time or replace it in any department of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs, regardless of your place of residence, within 30 calendar days from the date of the occurrence of a legally significant event.
The General Directorate also issues and replaces international passports due to expiration. You can issue an old-style document at any department of the Main Directorate for Migration. A new format international passport with biometric data is currently being issued in individual territorial divisions, a list of which can be viewed on the official website.
Contact details
Foreigners can ask all questions of interest by telephone to the regional offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You can find current phone numbers on the official websites of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the desired region.
As for migrants in Moscow, they can contact the hotline of the already mentioned MMC Sakharovo:
+7 — checking the readiness of temporary residence permits and residence permits, opens Mon-Thu from 9:00 to 18:00, on Fri – from 9:00 to 16:45;
+7(495) 587-07-87 — a hotline on issues of obtaining temporary residence permits, residence permits and obtaining citizenship, open Mon-Thu from 9:00 to 18:00, on Fri – from 9:00 to 16:45;
+7 — hotline of the medical center at the Sakharovo Medical Center, open Mon-Fri from 9:00 to 16:00;
+7 — a unified information service for the city of Moscow, open around the clock.
Brief summary:
- The FMS (and therefore the Federal Migration Service) no longer exists;
- Migration issues in the Russian Federation are dealt with by the departments of the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
- In Moscow, migrants are served by the Sakharovo International Medical Center.
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Obtaining citizenship
Citizenship is also issued at the migration departments. The reasons for obtaining it are:
- Birth on the territory of the Russian Federation;
- Application from a citizen who has renounced the citizenship of another state, has a residence permit, complies with the laws of the country and has a permanent source of income;
- Participation in the resettlement program.
Registration of citizenship of a newborn is carried out on the basis of an application from the parents and the provision of the original birth certificate. A general and simplified procedure has been developed for foreigners to obtain citizenship. In the second case, restrictions on the minimum period of residence in the Russian Federation are lifted. Simplification of the procedure is allowed if a person speaks and writes Russian well, has close relatives or parents who are citizens of our country.
Representative offices and branches of the company
Branches of the company
Department for Labor Migration of the Directorate for Migration Issues of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for Yaroslavl Autonomous Okrug
Address: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Yaroslavl, st. Trufanova, 31/53
Phone+7 (4852) 57-39-05
Department for registration of new generation passports of the Directorate for Migration Issues of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Yaroslavl Autonomous Okrug
Address: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Yaroslavl, st. Sobinova, 48
Phone+7 (4852) 73-07-85+7 (4852) 32-97-26
Department of permitting and visa work of the Directorate for Migration Issues of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Nuclear Okrug
Address: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Yaroslavl, st. Trufanova, 31/53
Phone+7 (4852) 53-54-75
UVM Department Department for work with compatriots, refugees and internally displaced persons
Address: Russia, Yaroslavl region, Yaroslavl, st. Sobinova, 48
Phone, 73-10-27+7 (4852) 32-84-38
How to check the authenticity of a temporary residence permit
The authenticity of the document is checked by employers who employ foreign citizens. Checking the temporary residence permit is no less important for the immigrants themselves. This is necessary for further registration of a residence permit and Russian citizenship.
The authenticity of the permit is checked on the website of the Migration Office. To do this, go to the information services section and enter the serial number of the temporary residence permit and valid passport in the appropriate fields, and indicate the type of activity.
Please note: a temporary residence permit becomes invalid if you do not register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs at your place of residence within 7 days after receiving an affirmative response to the issue.
An immigrant has the right to apply for verification of the authenticity of the permit to the GUVM office at the place of registration.
Additional Information
For questions regarding obtaining a foreign passport: 73-11-81, 32-97-26
for questions regarding obtaining a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation: 72-92-34
for citizenship issues: 31-40-76
on issues of obtaining temporary residence permits, residence permits, invitations and registration of foreign citizens: 45-16-27, 45-09-91
on the issue of obtaining work permits and patents by foreign citizens: 32-12-39, 30-04-45
to receive requests and applications from citizens: 73-12-80
to suppress corruption on the part of employees of the Federal Migration Service of Russia in the Yaroslavl region (helplines): Beeline: 8-906-525-74-87; Megafon: 8-930-104-58-87; MTS 8-915-967-98-28 8(4852) 30-52-39
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You can pre-register for the services of the departments of the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia on the gosuslugi.ru portal by clicking on the link Electronic registration
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Templates of receipts for payment of state fees can be found at the link Receipts for payment of state fees
You can obtain more detailed information about the company (organization, company) on its official website, in the office or by contacting its representative by phone (reception)
If you are the owner or representative of this organization, to post your price list or edit information, contact the regional office of the site or leave a message to the administrator
Refugee ID
Employees of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation carry out identification and consider applications for recognition of a foreign citizen or stateless person as a refugee, based on the results of which a certificate of confirmation of status is issued. It recognizes the right to reside in the territory of the Russian Federation, but is not the basis for obtaining citizenship. The document is issued for a period of 3 years with the possibility of extension for one year.
The migration service that issued the permit has the right to cancel it if the refugee makes unauthorized corrections or changes to the photograph. If a document is lost, a citizen has the right to contact the migration department at the place of residence with a request for its restoration.
