The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Russia is preparing changes to how passports are issued or replaced. A draft decree outlines several grounds for refusing a passport, including cases where a person cannot be identified, the state duty has not been paid, or citizenship of the Russian Federation cannot be confirmed. This information was reported by TASS, citing the draft decree on passport regulations prepared by the interior ministry.
The proposed rule would take effect on October 26.
The draft lists additional grounds for denial. These include situations where a valid passport previously issued to the citizen exists, where a request for a passport issuance or replacement is on file, regardless of whether a passport was issued, and where an electronic application for a passport is not fulfilled within 30 calendar days after the appointment invitation.
Another basis for denial is an incomplete submission of required documents, provided that the applicant does not supply the missing items within two days of notification.
In June, the Ministry of Internal Affairs began accepting applications from individuals with dual citizenship who are seeking to renounce their Ukrainian passport as part of the process.
Analysts note that to maintain population levels, a large number of individuals may need to be considered for resettlement or administrative processing, highlighting potential policy impacts on future immigration dynamics in Russia.