Documents for obtaining international passports for adults and children

Comparison of old and new samples

The choice of passport type can be made by comparing their differences and conditions for obtaining:

• cost of registration (a new passport is more expensive);
• validity period (10 years for new, 5 years for old);
• production time (generally the same, delays for a new sample occur more often);
• Is urgent registration required (only possible for the old sample).

At the moment, obtaining a biometric passport is not an urgent need. The heads of the Federal Migration Service (hereinafter referred to as the FMS or the Department of Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) constantly emphasize that the right to choose remains with the recipient.

Production time

The production time for a new and old-style international passport is virtually no different. In fact, the “old” five-year passport is produced directly at the point of application. The biometric passport is produced at JSC Goznak. The department only sends an application for its production. After this, the application will be processed within a week, and only then the new passport, also within a week, will reach your department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Already on the spot, the transport code is removed from it and activated. At the same time, no one is immune from network failures between the migration service and Goznak. If urgency is of fundamental importance to you, it is better to rely on the old-style design.

In some regions, it is practiced to issue an “old” passport instead of a new one if there is a delay in issuing a second one. You can ask for it. The reason could be a hot ticket, the death of a relative, etc.

Also, do not forget that the document can be obtained from the Federal Migration Service in the region.

Validity periods

The validity period is one of the main differences. The new one is issued for 10 years, the old passport is valid for five years. If you are a frequent visitor abroad and travel up to 3 times a year, then over 5-7 years you will accumulate from 10 to 20 pages with entry and exit stamps. In this case, it makes sense to issue a new type of passport, it is more spacious.

The old passport is issued for a shorter period, but if you rarely go abroad, you should choose it because of the elementary savings on state fees.

The same situation occurs when registering for a child. The passport must be replaced if there is a significant change in appearance, so it makes no sense to issue a ten-year biometric passport for the baby.

The new sample document implies that the child has his own passport. With an old-style passport, you can cross the Russian border if you meet three criteria:

• a child under 13 years and 6 months old (otherwise the Ministry of Internal Affairs will require him to issue a “foreign passport” as well);
• confirmation of Russian citizenship;
• The parent's five-year passport is still valid.

What documents are needed

It is worth making sure in advance that you have the entire package of documents on hand, this will save your time and make the procedure more efficient.

• passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
• two copies of the application (application for an old-style passport, for a new biometric passport)
• receipt of payment of the state fee (2000 rubles for an old-style passport and 3500 rubles for a biometric passport, payment can be made on site at the MFC terminal)
• a foreign passport that has not yet expired or has already expired;
• three photographs (3.5*4.5), on matte paper, full face (if you receive an old-style passport).

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The application can be filled out on a computer and then printed or by hand - it does not matter.

Documents for obtaining an old-style international passport

The document submission procedure must be carried out carefully. Everything needs to be prepared according to the FMS memo:

• certificates, questionnaires and other forms are submitted without errors or typos;
• documents drawn up in foreign languages ​​must have a translated copy signed and stamped by a notary;
• The absence of any papers from the list is not allowed.

The application form must be filled out manually or on a computer by persons who have reached the age of majority. Applicants aged 14 to 18 fill it out together with their parents (2 signatures). For persons under 14 years of age, the signature must be provided by a guardian.

List for persons over 18 years of age

1. 2 completed application forms (+ attachment);
2. Internal passport;
3. Previous “abroad” (if re-submitted);
4. Confirmation of payment of the duty;
5. Confirmation for urgent receipt (if necessary);
6. 3 photos;
7. Relevant document on the change of personal data (if any);
8. For men of military age, a certificate from the military registration and enlistment office or a military ID;
9. Written approval from the command for those performing military service (except for urgent ones);

If there are grounds for quick extradition, they must be documented. For example, if there is a need to undergo treatment abroad, these may be certificates, extracts from the medical history, or medical referrals.

List for persons aged 14 to 18 years

1. Statement;
2. Citizen's passport;
3. Document confirming the identity of the representative (parents, guardian).
4. 2 photos;
5. Certificate of payment of the fee (receipt);
6. Grounds for an urgent registration procedure.

Parents sign the application along with their children.

List for persons under 14 years of age

1. Statement;
2. Birth certificate;
3. Document confirming the identity of the guardian;
4. A document that confirms Russian citizenship;
5. 2 photos;
6. Certificate of payment of the fee (receipt);
7. Documentary evidence of the grounds for urgent registration.

The parent signs the form for the child.

Complete list of documents for an old-style international passport

So, what documents are needed to obtain an old-style international passport?

1. Questionnaire (filled out in 2 copies and certified by the HR department at your last place of work).
2. Passport of a Russian citizen (original and photocopies of pages on which any entries were made).
3. 3 photographs (35 x 45 mm) of a Russian citizen.
4. Men aged 18 to 27 years should obtain a certificate in Form 32 from the military registration and enlistment office or present a military ID (for those who served in the army).
5. International passport – expired or still valid, as well as a photocopy of the page with your photo.
6. Receipt of complete payment of state duty.
7. A copy of the pension certificate (if available).
8. The birth certificate of your children, 4 photos of each of them, as well as a citizenship stamp and photocopies of these documents, if you need to include the children in the parents’ passport.

An old-style international passport is valid for 5 years, and the duration of its production is up to 1 month.

Documents for obtaining a new international passport

To fill out the form for a biometric passport, only capital letters of the alphabet are used. Documents for an incapacitated person can be prepared by his official guardian. To do this, provide a certificate declaring the citizen incompetent and a document confirming guardianship powers. Also, a biometric passport does not imply urgent receipt, since it is impossible to produce it in a short time. For children the situation is similar.

List for persons over 18 years of age

1. Citizen's passport;
2. Old passport;
3. Confirmation of changes in personal data;
4. Military ID (certificate);
5. Written permission from the command for military personnel (except for military service);
6. Photograph (electronic format).

If you have open visas, your previous passport can be returned after receiving a biometric sample.

List for citizens aged 14 to 18 years

1. Citizen's passport.
2. Old passport (if you have one).
3. Identification documents of the parent.
4. Photos (required only for electronic application).

List for citizens under 14 years of age

1. Old passport (if you have one).
2. Identification documents of the parent.
3. Birth certificate indicating citizenship (Russia).
4. Photos (required only for electronic application).

List of documents for a new international passport

What documents are needed for a new international passport?

1. Questionnaire (2 copies).
2. Passport of a Russian citizen (original and photocopies of pages on which any entries were made).
3. 2 photographs (35 x 45 mm) of a Russian citizen.
4. Men aged 18 to 27 years should obtain a certificate in Form 32 from the military registration and enlistment office or present a military ID (for those who served in the army).
5. A foreign passport – expired or still valid, is confiscated after registration.
6. Receipt for payment of state duty.

Starting from 2021, FMS specialists are required to fill out an application on a form approved according to the new model. It no longer needs to be certified by the human resources department of the company or government agency where you work; a copy of the work record book will not be required when registering.

State duty for a foreign passport and its payment

When registering a new sample, you must pay a state fee of 3,500 rubles. For children under 14 years old - 1500 rubles.

For an old-style international passport you will have to pay 2,000 rubles. If you want to register a child there, the fee will be 2,500 rubles. For children under 14 years old, issuing an old passport will cost 1,000 rubles.

The state duty is not charged to citizens of the Russian Federation living in the Kaliningrad region. Also, the requirement for a state fee to obtain a new type of international passport does not apply to citizens who had a Ukrainian international passport when the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol were included in the Russian Federation.

If you refuse to obtain a passport for any reason, the fee is refunded. If you have completed all the necessary documents, but have postponed receiving a passport, the payment receipt will be valid for 3 years.

You can pay for the service on the State Services website or at any bank branch. It is important to correctly indicate the budget classification codes - they are different for the new and old models. The new one is uniform, for the old one there is one in each region.

Photo requirements

The photo requirements for the new and old samples are no different:

1. Dimensions 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm.
2. Objects in the frame and stripes in the background are not allowed. Look strictly from the front to the camera.
3. It is better for women to collect their hair so that it does not cover their eyes or hide the oval of their face. Photos with red-eye or blur are not allowed.
4. Regarding clothing, you should give preference to a simple style or a business suit. It is prohibited to wear a uniform;
5. Only a white canvas is allowed in the background - no other colors or images. The person's face should be well lit, while maintaining the natural color of the skin.
6. 70%-80% of the photo space should be occupied by the face.
7. The rules allow people with special religious beliefs to wear a headdress if it does not hide the oval of the face.
8. According to the rules, it is allowed to take an official photograph wearing glasses if they do not “glare.”

You can also take a photo yourself, the main thing is that it meets all the stated requirements. You do not need to paste it into the form yourself.

How to quickly apply and receive a passport

There are several standard ways to get a passport faster. The easiest way is not to wait for the appointment time, come to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and stand in line. Submitting an electronic application significantly speeds up receipt. In a month you will be able to pick up your completed passport.

Some tour operators and travel agencies provide assistance in quickly obtaining a passport. In this case, the entire procedure can be completed in 2-3 weeks instead of 1 month.

According to Russian legislation, good reasons for quickly obtaining a foreign passport will be:

• the need for urgent treatment abroad;
• illness of close relatives living abroad;
• death of close relatives outside the Russian Federation;
• death of close relatives in Russia and the need to repatriate the body abroad.

It is worth saying that the urgent receipt procedure (5-10 days) is only possible for the old sample. Producing a biometric passport takes longer.

Registration via the Internet

The electronic application is submitted through the State Services portal. The applicant is accepted out of turn to take a photo at the MFC or FMS. Subsequently, you need to come to the branch again to receive the document in hand.

To submit an application, registration on the website is required. This is quite easy to do by following the instructions. The most important thing is to fill out the form on the website.

After checking your personal data and submitting an application for a foreign passport, you will receive a notification that the registration of a foreign passport has begun.

Do I need to have my passport application certified at work?

According to the new rules, the requirements for the set of documents for the production of a foreign passport have been simplified. If your foreign passport has expired and you are going to change it, this will greatly simplify the preparation of documents for obtaining a foreign passport.

Changes in the process of applying for a foreign passport also affected the application form.

Previously, in order to obtain a foreign passport, a lot of running was required:

• it was necessary to obtain a copy of the employment document certified by the HR department,
• fill out the form
• and have the completed application form certified by the HR department at your place of employment.

And if, when submitting documents to the FMS, there was at least one flaw in the application form, then the application was not accepted and the entire procedure had to be repeated again, which took a lot of time and effort. After all, as you know, you could spend the whole day in front of the office, waiting for your turn.

Now its certification is not required, as are copies of the work book. This significantly reduces the time required to collect and prepare documents for filing, especially for individuals whose HR department is located far from their actual place of work.

But it is still necessary to fill out a form and indicate all places of work for the last 10 years in accordance with the work book. You alone will be responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.

Employees of the passport department of the ZAGRANPASPORT.RU company will be happy to help you with a package of documents for obtaining an international passport of the old and new generation, fill out the form correctly, make an appointment to submit documents to the Federal Migration Service without a queue, and help you get a passport in a short time.

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