The rules for obtaining citizenship in the Russian Federation have been simplified
20.11.2018
The State Duma of the Russian Federation has adopted legislation according to which the Russian President is allocated with powers, for humanitarian purposes to define categories of foreign citizens having the right to obtain citizenship in the Russian Federation under simplified rules.
This legislation provides a simplified procedure for participants of the program for the resettlement of compatriots from abroad, as well as improving the procedure for granting citizenship in the Russian Federation.
For example, it is proposed that, if the participant of the state program received permission for temporary residence in Russia, or a residency permit, then he/she can submit an application for citizenship under the simplified rules.
Return to the list of news
|