What kind of passport is in Russia: everything about the main document of a Russian

What does a passport look like?

Citizens of the Russian Federation must receive identical Russian passports. The format is the same for everyone, regardless of age, gender, region in which the citizen lives. Exceptions are made only for republics that are part of the Russian Federation. It is allowed that they supplement the passports of their residents with inserts with the coat of arms of the republic.

Otherwise, passports issued in different parts of the Russian Federation look completely identical.

Many foreigners planning to obtain citizenship of the Russian Federation are interested in what kind of passport is in Russia and what their future document should look like. The passport has a “booklet” format measuring 88 x 125 mm . The cover is made in a burgundy shade. Another distinctive feature of the cover is that it features a golden embossed coat of arms of the Russian Federation , as well as the inscriptions “ Russian Federation ” and “ Passport ”. See the photo for a sample.

The cover of the document features the country's coat of arms

By the way, although the cover looks simple, it is made of special material designed for long-term use. Therefore, damaging it is not as easy as it might seem at first glance.

Functions of a Russian passport

The passport system in our state and the passport itself perform the following functions:

• ID card in our country;
• the possibility of free movement, implementation in the social sphere of life (for example, getting a job, enrolling in studies);
• participation in voting, the opportunity to vote and be elected;
• the opportunity to open a bank account, join a banking institution;
• population accounting and government agencies obtaining data on migration processes, population composition, and changes in numbers;
• ID card of a missing person, criminal;
• control of the process of resettlement of citizens.

Since every law enforcement officer knows what a citizen’s passport looks like and what elements and information it should contain, the process of monitoring people involved in controversial situations is greatly simplified.

It is also possible to use other types of identification documents, for example, a service passport, which is issued to a citizen for a business trip, exit and entry into the territory of the Russian Federation. It is the property of the state and must be returned to the organization that issued it.

The seafarer's passport was replaced by a seafarer's identity card by decree of August 18, 2008. It is a double-sided card that contains a photo and personal information about the owner, a biometric template, signature and other information. Used for identification in the Russian Federation and abroad, entry and exit on a ship or other type of transport.

The family’s social passport is part of the concept being developed by the Institute of Demography, Migration and Social Development. The purpose of the passport is to mutually link issues of increasing the effectiveness of social policy management in the regions of the country. It is a questionnaire with information about family members and their relationships.

What a foreign citizen needs to know about the Russian passport

Here are a few main features:

1. Replacement by age. Although the format is the same for everyone, when a citizen reaches a certain age, the old document is replaced with a new one. This is done upon reaching 20 and 45 years of age . A passport received at the age of 45 can be used by a citizen for the rest of his life.
2. The passport is not issued automatically. Foreigners who become Russians are not issued passports immediately. This is a separate procedure. You need to visit the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the MFC, write an application on the prescribed form, and only after that the citizen will be able to receive his new document. Read more about the procedure for obtaining a passport by following the link .
3. You need to use the document without “amateur activity”. You cannot make any notes in your passport other than those required by law. Entries and stamps are made by representatives of government agencies. For this reason, the document should be kept away from children. If children's art appears in it, it will become invalid. You will have to go through the procedure of obtaining a new identity document.

How to check your passport in a couple of seconds

It turns out that the passport has its own little secrets, which for some reason are not particularly advertised.

If you pay attention to the page of the passport with the photo, the lines in the passport will not be entirely straight. This is not immediately noticeable, but if you look closely, you will see that the line is not continuous and there are small breaks.

If you enlarge the page, you will see that instead of lines there are words, and very small ones at that. This is called microprinting.

They duplicate the first word at the beginning of the line. For example, where the word “surname” is indicated, a line begins consisting of very small words “surname”; where “gender” is indicated, the line consists of a reduced similar word, and the same is true in the remaining lines.

What is a passport like in Russia: we talk about the internal contents

The passport form must contain 20 pages , each of which has its own purpose.

The very first spread is made in an official format, but at the same time it looks quite “elegant”. Here is an image of the main attraction of the Russian Federation - the Kremlin, and the Russian coat of arms, and typographic “rosette” patterns.

Spread with the image of the Kremlin and rosette patterns

The second spread (pages 2 and 3) contains the series and number of the passport - they are printed in red, as in the sample below. The first four digits are the series, the remaining six are the number.

Spread with photo, series and number

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The second page of the form states which authority issued the document and when. The signatures of the passport owner and the head of the department that issued the document are also affixed here. The department seal must be on the same page.

On the third page there is basic information about the passport holder: full name, gender, date, place of birth, photograph. Photos are taken in a specific format prescribed by law. This page is laminated to prevent changes to the information. New passports also contain a machine-readable entry on the third page.

Sample machine-readable record

The fourth page always remains blank. But starting from there, page numbers are indicated on the form.

The fifth page of the form is headed “Place of Residence.” Stamps are affixed here about all registrations of a citizen, as well as about his deregistration. five to twelve are allocated for this information .

Registration stamps in passport

On page 13 of the form, notes are made about the military service of the document owner.

Information about military service

The 14th and 15th page spread includes marital status . If the citizen is unmarried/single, then these pages of the form remain blank. And upon marriage and divorce, appropriate marks are placed on them.

Marriage stamp

Next comes a spread with a table of the established format (16 and 17 pages) . Information about children , indicating their full name, gender, and date of birth. By law, only those children who are under 14 years of age must enter the form. Upon reaching this age, the child already receives his own, separate passport.

Information about children in the Russian passport

Page 18 is often empty. It is filled out at the request of the citizen. Here in the form you can enter data on your blood type, Rh factor, and indicate information about your individual tax number.

The 19th page contains stamps of the established format with basic information about previously issued passports (numbers, in what year they were issued). When applying for a foreign passport, its details must also be indicated on this page.

Stamps of previously issued passports

The last page contains the basic rules regarding the passport, which every citizen should know about.

Rules for using the document

Content

The following marks are made in the passport:

• on registration of a citizen at his place of residence and deregistration;
• on military service for citizens over 18 years of age;
• on registration and divorce;
• about children under 14 years of age;
• about previously issued basic documents identifying the identity of a citizen of the Russian Federation on the territory of the Russian Federation;
• on the issuance of basic documents identifying a citizen of the Russian Federation outside the Russian Federation.

It is prohibited to enter information, marks and entries into the passport that are not provided for by the Regulations on the Passport of a Citizen of the Russian Federation. A passport containing such information, marks or entries is invalid.

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The citizen's passport is valid:

• from 14 years - until the age of 20;
• from 20 years to 45 years of age;
• from 45 years old - indefinitely.

When a citizen reaches 20 and 45 years of age, the passport must be replaced. For military personnel undergoing conscription military service, passports are issued or replaced at their place of residence upon completion of the established period of conscription military service.

Implicit document features

Signs of the Russian Federation are on every page.
The book contains several distinctive features that you don’t immediately notice:

• those who are interested in finding out in the smallest detail what kind of passport is in Russia will probably notice that the sheets are sewn with two-color thread , which is clearly visible on the spread of pages 10 and 11. Under ultraviolet light, the thread acquires a dotted glow;
• Each internal page has a watermark . It should look like three-dimensional letters “RF” . They are clearly visible if you bring the pages closer to the light source;
• a metallized thread running along pages 19 and 20 . This is a method of additional protection against counterfeiting. It is not available in old format passports. Threads began to be used in the production of documents since 2006.

The pages are sewn with two-color thread

Metallized thread is used as an additional method of protection.
If the passport is stolen, lost, or it is damaged, the citizen must contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs to have a new “crust” made. By law, this must be done within 30 days after a problem occurred with the document, or it required replacement due to age.

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Validity period of a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation

The Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is responsible for issuing personal identification cards for initial and repeated applications. Russians are required to receive their first document at the age of 14. This case is the only one when it is necessary to submit an application only in personal presence at the Migration Office. In all other situations, interaction with this body through intermediaries is allowed - the MFC or the Public Services portal. It is at the age of 14 that a passport becomes the main identification document.

Read in more detail about what rights and responsibilities a Russian passport imposes on Russians.

The basis for replacing the document are:

• the citizen reaches the age of 20;
• reaching the age of 45 years;
• loss, damage or theft of a document;
• replacement of personal information.
• error detection.

The procedure for obtaining a new identity card is extremely simple. To do this, you only need to prepare a few documents:

1. Statement.
2. A copy of your birth certificate.
3. A passport that needs to be replaced (if it is not issued for the first time).
4. Photo.

It should be remembered that only 30 days are allotted for this procedure. Violation of deadlines entails penalties.

Our material will help you avoid misunderstandings with government agencies and comply with all requirements, explaining how a passport is replaced.

The time frame for replacing a passport, regardless of how you submit documents (remotely or in person) depends on the place of submission of documents. If you apply at your place of residence, then the period for issuing a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation is 10-14 days, this also applies to the restoration of a passport in the event of loss (theft) of the document.

— From 14 to 20 years (6 years validity);

— From 20 to 45 years (validity period 25 years);

- From 45 years - indefinitely, no replacement required;

Military personnel who perform military service upon conscription are issued passports after the end of the established period of service.

How to quickly change your Russian passport? This question interests many modern people. The official time frame for replacement ranges from 10 days to 2 months, depending on where you submit documents (at your place of residence or not). It is not officially possible to get a passport in 3-5 days through people who help organize this.

Also, issuance is a violation of the established procedure, which means, in accordance with paragraph 7 of the Government of the Russian Federation of 07/08/1997 No. 828, this document is invalid and is subject to seizure by internal affairs bodies, as well as the FMS and its territorial body.

• The passport you currently have is subject to replacement;
• Application for issuance or replacement of a passport in Form 1P, which is filled out by hand or typewritten. As a rule, there are special departments at the Federal Migration Service where this document is printed.
• Birth certificate issued by the territorial registry office. If you have lost or damaged it, you need to get a duplicate, and this in turn takes several days.
• Two personal photographs of a special format established by the Administrative Regulations. They can be black and white or color. The photo must correspond to the age and appearance of the applicant.
• Documents required for making mandatory marks:

- Military ID;

— Birth certificate for children under 14 years of age;

— Certificate of registration or divorce;

— Document confirming registration at the place of residence;

• Receipt for payment of state duty or its details.
• When applying for citizenship, you must present an identity document as a citizen of the Russian Federation outside the Russian Federation.
• Those who acquired citizenship on the territory of the Russian Federation are required to present a national identity document.
• Documents in a foreign language must be notarized and certified in accordance with the law.

We have provided you with a general list of what you need to replace (exchange) your passport. If you are interested in replacing your passport at 20 years old or at 45 years old, then read the articles at the links.

Today I cannot imagine at least one person without a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. Everywhere you look, they demand it, and I have never seen a person take out a USSR passport. But there will probably be citizens who still have it. When exchanging a USSR passport for a Russian passport was especially popular, most people wondered how to do it.

For persons under 45 years of age who have a USSR passport, upon reaching the age of 20 years and 45 years, it is necessary to replace the passport in the prescribed manner. According to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of February 24, 2009 No. 153, the validity of a USSR passport for certain categories of passports was until January 1, 2009.

If this passport is in the possession of persons over 45 years of age, it is not necessary to change the document, in accordance with Article 42 of the Federal Law of May 31, 2002 “On Citizenship of the Russian Federation,” as well as paragraph 3 of Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of March 13, 1997 No. 232. Parents who have not changed their passport, cause their children a lot of problems, since by doing so they infringe on their rights.

First, it’s worth remembering and clarifying whether you lived in Russia at the time of February 6, 1992. If there are such confirmed facts, then you are a citizen of the Russian Federation and can safely apply for a passport exchange.

When applying to the FMS, you must have with you 3 color or black and white photographs in the format established by the regulations, an application in Form 1P, paid state duty (receipt or details), a certificate of registration at the place of residence, as well as the passport itself.

For additional marks, you must submit the following documents: birth certificate of children under 14 years of age, marriage or divorce certificate, military ID, certificate that you are registered. If the name, patronymic or date of birth has been changed, then documents confirming this fact are required.

If you did not reside on the territory of the Russian Federation at the time of February 6, 1992, then you will have to, with the help of FMS employees, determine whether you are a stateless person or a national of another state. Then you need to obtain Russian citizenship.

To obtain citizenship, you may need additional documents, which you, in turn, must provide. After successful registration, you will be issued a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.

A citizen is first issued a passport at the age of 14. Subsequently, he is obliged to replace it at least twice in his life - upon reaching the age of 20, and then at 45 years, which is associated with age-related changes in appearance.

In addition, according to clause 12 of the Regulations, you will have to replace your passport in the following cases:

• changes in personal data, changes in date and place of birth;
• gender change;
• wear, damage and other reasons why the document can no longer be used;
• identifying incomplete, inaccurate or erroneous information.

The passport can be restored if it is lost or stolen. As in the case of replacement, the law requires this to be done within 30 days from the moment the grounds arise.

The procedure for registering and replacing a passport involves a citizen contacting the territorial division of the migration service, the MFC, or submitting an application through the State Services website.

A temporary certificate is issued for this period.

- Military ID;