October, 28 2019 new address registration regulations come into force. New regulations are introduced by the Internal Affairs Ministry Order from the 30.07.2019 and registered with the Ministry of Justice 15.10.2019.
New administrative regulations outline rules for address registration procedure for foreign citizens and stateless persons, as well as new notification forms:
- Notification form of a foreign citizen, registering at their place of residence;
- Notification form of a foreign citizen, registering at their place of stay;
- Form of stamp, confirming registration of a foreign citizen at their place of stay;
- Form of stamp confirming de-registration of a foreign citizen;
- Form of stamp confirming the fact that inviting party has completed the necessary actions to register address of a foreign citizen.
New regulations contain much more details on the procedure of informing the public about the procedure itself, timelines, lists of required documents, necessary for submission by applicants.
Documents submission options:
- In person to the responsible office of the Internal Affairs Ministry;
- In person to the multi-functional government center;
- Through Russian Post.
Timelines:
- Registration – on the spot (provided all necessary documents are filed);
- De-registration – within 3 business days (of filing of all necessary documents).
Internal Affairs Ministry Order from the 30 July 2019, № 514 “Internal Affairs Ministry regulations for completion of address registration procedures of foreign citizens and stateless persons in Russian Federation, approval of notification form of a foreign citizen, registering at their place of residence, notification form of a foreign citizen, registering at their place of stay, form of stamp, confirming registration of a foreign citizen at their place of stay, form of stamp confirming de-registration of a foreign citizen, form of stamp confirming the fact that inviting party has completed the necessary actions to register address of a foreign citizen, issued among others by the multifunctional government center»
We will keep you posted on the developments. Meanwhile, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Best Regards,
VFBS
Migration Law Department