Today, Russian citizens have the opportunity to choose on what model to make a passport. This may be an old document that is valid for 5 years. A new sample certificate containing a microchip with personal data is subject to exchange after 10 years. Replacement of the passport is made not only after the expiration of the term, but also, for example, when the surname is changed.
Reasons why you need to change your passport
Expired validity is the most common reason for changing your passport. Many people have a question, how much before the expiration date it is possible to change the passport.
They apply for a replacement in advance, because the registration will take some time. If the document is needed constantly, then it is important not to delay the procedure so as not to be left without a passport.
However, you cannot submit an application earlier than six months.
The passport must be replaced if there are reasons to consider it invalid. Even a stamp that was placed in the wrong place can spoil the document. An international passport is also considered invalid if it has worn out and as a result, marks or records have become unreadable.
In addition, the document must be replaced if unauthorized changes or additions were made to it. A passport with stains, torn pages, bitten by animals, or burnt will not be accepted by border services.
You need to understand that the passport confirms the identity of the owner outside the Russian Federation, so the owner must treat the document with care in order to avoid problems abroad.
There is another common reason why an exchange of a passport is required: if there has been a change in personal data, for example, the surname after marriage, the document will be considered invalid.
If expired
The extension of a passport for citizens of the Russian Federation is not provided for by legislation; upon expiration of the document, the legislation of the Russian Federation provides only for its replacement. You can apply for a new document as early as six months before the end date indicated in your passport. The owner who has lost time should know what to do if the passport has expired.
In fact, getting a new passport is no different from getting a passport for the first time. The step-by-step procedure is identical.
First of all, an application is submitted. This can be done in two ways: with a personal visit to the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, MFC (My documents) and via the Internet (site gosuslugi.ru). The rest of the steps are carried out only in the migration service.
A foreign passport is not a mandatory document for a citizen of the Russian Federation: it is issued only if it is necessary to travel abroad. But if you plan to use it, the passport must be replaced after the expiration date. It will be impossible to use the old document the next day after this date.
Incorrect data entered in the passport
Even if the document was received recently, but it contains erroneous data, it is considered invalid and must be exchanged immediately. Most often, such problems occur when the applicant has filled out the questionnaire incorrectly.
The exchange of a passport for a new one will have to be made, even if one incorrect letter is noticed in the last name / first name.
A mistake due to carelessness will entail additional financial costs: an error in the passport is unacceptable and if it appeared through the fault of the applicant, he will have to pay the state duty for the new document again.
Before submitting a foreign passport for obtaining a visa, it is worth checking it for damage and errors. Otherwise, the trip may be disrupted, because it will not be possible to renew the passport very quickly.
Change of surname after marriage
Since a foreign passport certifies an identity, first of all, it must match the personal data: last name, first name. Many women change their last name after marriage. Such changes are the basis for the replacement of the passport.
Then a marriage certificate is attached to the package of documents that is submitted to obtain a new certificate.
For more information on the procedure for replacing a passport after marriage, see the article "Replacing a passport when changing a surname after marriage."
A new foreign passport outside the Russian Federation can be issued to those categories of citizens who have dual citizenship or have a long-term visa. You can get a new passport at the Russian consulate in the country in which they are located. For all other categories of citizens, the Russian consultancy gives a Certificate of Return, which allows you to cross the Russian border once.
Replacement time and service cost
A new foreign passport for an adult citizen will cost 5,000 rubles, for a child under 14 years old you need to pay a fee of 2,500 rubles. An old passport for adults costs 2,000, and for children under 14 - 1,000 rubles.
It is worth noting that you can get a discount when paying by non-cash methods: by credit card or through an electronic wallet WebMoney, as well as from a mobile phone account. Read the details in the publication "How much does a passport cost".
The question of how long it will take to receive a new passport cannot be answered unequivocally. The period for replacing a passport depends on:
- place of application - contacting the place of registration will significantly speed up the process;
- type of passport (paper can be issued urgently, biometric - not);
- the identity of the applicant.
Article 10 of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation of 15.08.1996 N 114-FZ "On the procedure for leaving the Russian Federation and entering the Russian Federation" determines that the period for producing a foreign passport is:
- month - when contacting the place of registration;
- up to 3 months - when applying at the place of registration, but the applicant has access to information related to state secrets;
- up to 4 months - upon registration at the place of residence or stay.
More information on this issue can be found in the article "Terms of Passport Manufacturing".
Is it possible to urgently replace a passport
There are situations when an applicant cannot wait a whole month before receiving a passport. For example, you need to urgently go for treatment or go abroad to attend the funeral of a close relative. In such situations, an urgent need to change your passport. Such a procedure is provided for: the exchange will take from 3 to 5 working days, but the grounds for such an appeal must be documented.
To have all the necessary information on this issue, read the article "Urgent registration of a passport".
Old or new sample: what to choose
With the advent of passports with an electronic chip, many Russians wondered if everyone needs to replace their passport with a biometric one. It really makes sense for Russian citizens traveling abroad 1-2 times a year to obtain a biometric passport, which will save them from applying to the migration authorities for 10 years. If the frequency of travel is high and the pages of the passport are used up quickly, then it is wiser to get an old-style passport and save on state fees.
When a passport is received for a small child, do not forget that the document will begin to raise doubts as soon as the baby's appearance changes.In addition, for a biometric passport it is necessary to be photographed in a special booth, which is often problematic for small children.
To get an objective idea on this issue, you should familiarize yourself with the publication "Comparison of the new and old passports".
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What are the stages of the exchange procedure
To obtain a foreign passport, a Russian citizen needs to collect a package of documents, decide on the type of certificate and submit an application. The list of documents to be submitted to the GUFM of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is standard.
Some citizens have a question whether it is possible to keep the old passport after the exchange. On the official website of the GUVM (FMS) of Russia, it is noted that an expired passport is canceled, but not withdrawn. The old passport is taken away when submitting documents only for making a copy.
As mentioned above, you can apply online, which will save you a lot of time.
For more details on this procedure, see the article "Obtaining a passport".
List of documents
To obtain a new passport in 2021, photocopies of the internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation and the first page of the old passport will be required. A special questionnaire must also be filled out.
For a paper passport, you will need 4 photographs of 35x45 mm format, for a biometric one - 2 photographs of the same size. Men between the ages of 18 and 27 will also need a Form 032 certificate from the military commissariat.
When all the documents are collected, you can go to the migration service or go to the State Service portal to submit an online application.
But in any case, it will not be possible to complete the procedure remotely: replacing the passport at the GUVM (FMS) requires personal presence at the stage of obtaining the document.
How to replace a passport through the State Service portal
The State Service portal allows its users to apply for an old or new passport online at any time. But first, you need to register on the site and create a personal account.
To change your passport via the Internet, you need to select the category of services "Passports, registration, visas" on the main page of the portal
or select “Get a passport” in the “Popular on the portal” section.
Then choose the type of passport: old sample or biometric new generation.
After the applicant fills out the application form, uploads a photo and clicks the "Get a service" button, he will be able to track the status of his application in his personal account.
Immediately after registering and processing the questionnaire, a notification will be sent in the mobile application or via SMS: the time and place will be indicated where and with what documents you need to come. As a rule, the applicant is invited to contact the department of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation at the place of residence.
This procedure is described step by step in the publication "Make a passport through State services".
Replacement of a passport for a minor
Parents who plan to travel abroad with their children are also faced with the choice of the type of foreign passport. Children, when they grow up, change greatly in appearance, and a child under 14 years old will have to change their passport at least once: it is cheaper and easier to issue an old-style identity card.
A biometric passport requires the personal presence of a child for taking photographs, which is not always convenient. If parents are going to issue an old passport to their son / daughter, they will only need documents according to the list, which one of them can deliver to the GUVM (formerly the FMS).
More information can be found in the publication "Issue a passport for a child".
Summarize
The answer to the question whether it is possible to change the passport ahead of time is determined only by the personal situation of the applicant; but you can apply for a new document no earlier than 6 months before the expiration of the previous one. An expired passport is not considered valid even with valid visas, so if an exit ID is required, a replacement must be done on time.
The replacement procedure is no different from the procedure for obtaining a document for the first time. The cost depends on the type of passport. In order to get a new passport to replace the old one, you need to contact the Main Directorate for the Ministry of Internal Affairs (FMS), multifunctional centers for the provision of public services, or submit an application on the State Services website.
