Russia continues to issue biometric foreign passports, the Telegram channel reported. Basis.
It was noted that the issuance of international passports has resumed in standard mode, but the delivery time may be extended due to the accumulated applications.
Biometric foreign passport applications were suspended on February 2 – reportedly, the Mikron factory was unable to meet the required chip demand.
Formerly the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia refuted It is common knowledge that the state tax paid previously will not be refunded when re-applying for a document with 5 years validity due to the suspension of issuing new passports.
According to Irina Volk, the official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the suspension of acceptance of new applications for the issuance of international passports with electronic storage media occurred for technical reasons beyond the control of the department.
Volk noted that the state duty for issuing a passport with an electronic chip will be refunded if the applicant refuses to receive public services.