Having a passport for Russian citizens is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. If earlier Russians mostly went abroad for vacation, today they go outside the Russian Federation on business, in search of prestigious work, to study, on scientific trips, for medical treatment ... Therefore, for many it is important how much it costs to get a passport in 2021 and whether it is possible to reduce unavoidable costs.
Russian passports: types and cost of registration
According to Art. 7 FZ of 15.08.1996 No. 114-FZ "On the procedure for leaving the Russian Federation and entering the Russian Federation", a passport is the main document according to which citizens can leave the country and enter back; he also serves outside Russia to establish the identity of a citizen. Find out more about how to issue a Russian passport.
Bodies of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs issue to Russian citizens two types of passports that are legally equivalent: the old model and the new (biometric) one. This is due to the fact that since 2009 a gradual transition to biopassports has begun in Russia. Specifying how much the state duty for the replacement of a passport costs, it should be said that everything will depend on the type of document. Russian citizens have the opportunity in 2021 at their discretion to choose a biometric passport or an old generation document. Each of the documents has its own merits:
| Old passport | New passport |
|---|---|
| Number of pages in a book | |
| 36 | 46 |
| Electronic carrier | |
| Missing | On the last page there is an embedded chip that contains biometric data (photo, papillary patterns of two fingers (for persons over 12 years old) and an electronic signature) and duplicated passport data of the owner. |
| Validity | |
| 5 years | 10 years |
| Document photo format | |
| 4 photos in 35x45 mm format | 2 digital photos (photographing takes place upon application) |
| Information about children under 14 years old | |
| Can be entered in the child's parent's passport | There is no way to fit the child |
| Degree of protection | |
| High | Very high |
The advantages of an old passport continue to make it popular with Russians, especially those with multiple children in their family.
It should be added that a biometric passport allows you to reduce to a minimum the time for passing through passport control, while a paper passport assumes passing the border in a general manner. In addition, every year an increasing number of states require incoming foreigners to provide their biometric data.
Every citizen of the Russian Federation must pay a federal document processing fee. The amount of this fee is different. The state duty on a passport of a new type for 10 years should cover all the costs incurred by the state for the production of the document. The complication of the manufacturing procedure, the use of modern technologies and materials objectively led to an increase in costs. The last increase in the federal tax for the issuance of a new generation foreign passport occurred in 2021 (according to the law of the Russian Federation of July 21, 2021 No. 221-FZ). In accordance with Art. 333.28 chap. 25.3 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, the fee for the provision of this public service is 5,000 rubles. for citizens of the Russian Federation from the age of 14.
Speaking about how much it costs to issue a biometric passport in Russia now and how much it may cost in 2021, we note that the amount of the duty that is relevant in 2021 will remain unchanged until the adoption of the new federal law.
Since August 2021, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation has regularly made proposals on the need to sharply increase the fee for issuing a biometric passport: by 1000 rubles. for minors and 2500 rubles. - for an adult citizen of the Russian Federation. The officials explain the need for the increase by the annual rise in the cost of services by 10%. The draft law has been submitted for discussion, but a decision has not yet been made. Since the bill deals only with new samples of documents, even if it is adopted this year, the cost of the state duty for an old-style international passport will remain the same from January 1, 2021.
The Tax Code of the Russian Federation (Clause 29, Clause 1 of Art. 333.35) allows former citizens of Ukraine not to pay the state duty for issuing a new passport of the Russian Federation, who:
- acquired Russian citizenship in accordance with the constitutional law of the Russian Federation from 21.03. 2021 No. 6-FKZ (part 4);
- for the first time they apply for a Russian passport in the territory of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol;
- have a valid (at the time of contact) Ukrainian passport.
The state duty for a passport for 5 years - the old model - is 2000 rubles. for citizens of the Russian Federation from the age of 14. Registration of new and old passports through the State Service portal until January 1, 2021 will save 30% of the amount of the duty: that is, adult Russians will be able to pay 2,450 and 1,400 rubles for biometric and ordinary passports. respectively (the savings are 1,050 and 600 rubles). Citizens of the Russian Federation living in the Kaliningrad region, the state provides the opportunity to issue passports, both new and old, without having to pay a state fee.
Interesting fact. In Russia, since the 17th century, the function of foreign passports has been fulfilled by "Passage letters", which were signed personally by the tsar or the governors. Under Peter I, such documents began to be called passports. Passport duties were introduced for the first time by Catherine II in 1763: 10 kopecks. for a year, 50 for two, a ruble for three. Before that, it was indecent to sell "sovereign's paper".
The cost of the state duty on a passport
| Cost, rub. | Old sample | New sample |
|---|---|---|
| up to 14 years old | 1 000 ₽ | 2 500 ₽ |
| Adult | 2 000 ₽ | 5 000 ₽ |
We issue a passport for a child under 14 years old
A family trip abroad involves the issuance of passports not only for adult family members, but also for children: a personal passport for a child can be issued starting from the first day after his birth. Based on the required monetary costs, there are three possible solutions to the problem:
- Registration of a biometric passport. This option is the most expensive - issuing such a document for a child under 14 years old will cost 1,500 rubles. It should be borne in mind that fingerprinting is not carried out for children under 12 years old, that is, the biometric data in such a passport will be incomplete.
- Registration of an old-style passport. The price for a passport for a child under 14 years old in this case will be 1000 rubles. The advantage of such a document is that it is issued for 5 years. The child grows, from childhood to adolescence, and accordingly his appearance changes, which makes it difficult to identify with the photo in the passport. After 5 years, you can change your passport to a new one.
- The most budgetary option is to enter the child into an old-style passport of one of the parents. If the recording is made upon receipt of a new document, it is free of charge. If data about a child is entered into a ready-made document, then a state fee (500 rubles) must be paid, regardless of the number of children.
You can also save on how much a child's passport costs by registering on the State Service portal: the cost of a biopass for a child will be 1,050 rubles. (450 rubles savings). An old-style passport will cost 700 rubles. (cheaper by 300 rubles).
You can find out in more detail what documents will be needed, how to pay the fee, what exactly needs to be done to obtain a child's passport, by reading the information on how to make a passport for a child.
An urgent passport is required: the cost of the solution
The administrative regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation clearly prescribe the timing of the production of a passport:
- 30 days - upon submission of documents at the place of registration;
- 90 days - upon filing at the place of registration, if the applicant has access to the state secret (military, civil servant, scientist, etc.);
- 120 days - when applying at the place of stay.
The time allotted for the consideration of the submitted documents and the production of a passport does not depend on its type - it does not matter whether it is old or new. The countdown starts from the date of application submission. Acceleration of the process is possible only with the registration of an old-style passport (there are no ready-made forms for biometric passports). The document will be ready within three days, subject to the provision of:
- official confirmation of the need for urgent surgery or emergency treatment in a clinic abroad (when delay can lead to serious consequences);
- a certificate or document confirming the death / serious illness of a close relative in another state.
The size of the state duty on such a passport remains the same: no additional money will be required for the urgency.
More detailed information about what is needed to speed up the process of obtaining a passport can be found in the article "How to make an urgent passport".
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State duty for registration of a passport: how to pay it
Every citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to decide for himself how to pay the duty for a passport. The federal fee can be paid at any bank branch, through the self-service terminal, using Internet banking or the State Service portal. The main thing is that the state duty is paid on time and it would be possible to present documentary evidence of this. You should consider in more detail how to do this in practice.
How to fill in the receipt correctly
To pay the state duty, you need to fill out a receipt form. It depends on how correctly and accurately the data will be entered into it, how quickly the funds will appear on the account of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The best way to issue a receipt for payment of the state duty is to use the services of the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Here you can find out not only the details of the GUVM (FMS) for paying the state duty for an old-style passport and for issuing a biometric passport, but also fill out a receipt online. In order to generate a receipt, you must:
- on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, select “Migration Services”;
- select "Receipts for payment of state duty";
- on a new tab - go to registration: select your locality, enter information about the type of duty, full name of the applicant for a passport (in full), TIN and place of registration;
- the completed receipt is ready for printing or sending to the specified e-mail box.
The requisites for paying for a new passport do not differ from the requisites for the old one, with the exception of the budget classification code: it is the same for biometric passports in all constituent entities of the Federation. The OKTMO code is filled in automatically.
The service on the GUVM website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs allows you to minimize the likelihood of errors when filling out a receipt - all numbers are entered automatically.
Errors that are possible when filling in the details
Most of the mistakes in filling out the details are made when filling out the receipt manually (not online) - in writing the details, codes, postal addresses. The money will go to the wrong address, and it will take a long time to get it back. It is also common for the mother or father to enter their own name and surname in the receipt for payment of the duty for a child under 14 years old, for which a passport is issued: the state duty must be paid by the citizen to whom the document will be drawn up.
Where can I make a payment
We have already figured out where you can get a receipt for payment of the state duty on a passport. You can make the payment itself in several ways: go to a Sberbank branch, use a payment terminal or Internet banking, try to pay using the State Services portal. Each of the options has both advantages and disadvantages.
Example of a receipt:
Fidelity to traditions: payment of state duty at a Sberbank branch
Contacting Sberbank is a traditional and proven option quite popular, although you will have to spend a little more effort, money and time than in other cases. The algorithm of actions is very simple:
- fill out a receipt form at home;
- personally visit the bank branch at the place of registration of the passport;
- get a ticket with a queue number in the terminal;
- at the appointed time, give the receipt and the ticket to the operator, show the passport;
- pay the state duty and commission for Sberbank services in cash;
- get a stub of a receipt, a receipt for payment.
Paying at a Sberbank branch also has its advantages: it is not necessary to have an open bank account, you can pay in cash, there is a consultant nearby who will come to the rescue if necessary.
Self-service: payment via terminal or ATM of Sberbank
Self-payment of the state duty through the terminal or ATM of Sberbank is also very popular, especially when there is a large queue at the cash register, and there is no time to wait, if the lunch break has come, the work day is over, or the Sberbank branch is closed for the weekend. Payment through the terminal has the following advantages:
- the ability to pay in cash or by card at any time of the day;
- availability of terminals / ATMs in Sberbank branches, large stores, shopping centers, metro stations, train stations, public transport stops;
- the payment takes up to 2 minutes;
- instant crediting of funds.
Despite the fact that terminals and ATMs may have design and software features, the interface is in any case clear and has similar features, which allows you to understand and perform the necessary operations. In case of difficulty, you can contact the Sberbank branch for advice. The procedure for paying the fee through the terminal depends on the presence or absence of a bank card and the novelty of the software. When paying without a card, you just need to touch the screen with your finger to activate the menu. When working through a bank card, you need to insert the card into the receiver and enter the PIN-code. 
Please note that an additional amount will be charged for using cards from other banks. Payment via terminals with old software:
- select "Payments in our region" in the main menu (as an option - "Cash payments");
- find the recipient of the payment;
- select “Search by name” or “Search by TIN” among the search options (when using an ATM, this is the only possible search option);
- to start the search, enter the TIN from the receipt or the "GUMVD of Russia", then indicate "Continue";
- in the new menu, select the district department of the GUMVD and the type of duty ("state duty for a passport, passport"), enter the full name and passport details, the amount of payment, and then press "Enter";
- compare the payment data on the screen with the data in the receipt, check their correctness, indicate the amount and select "Pay".
The payment procedure through terminals with updated software is slightly different:
- select "Payments and transfers" in the main menu;
- in the new window, select "Traffic police, taxes, duties, budget payments" or "Taxes and fines" (depending on the terminal / ATM);
- find "State duties and fees" in the menu, select the state duty for registration of a foreign passport in them;
- select "Search for services and organizations" (enter the TIN or the name of the body of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs);
- choose the type of passport, enter the passport details of the payer;
- check all the data on the screen and confirm the payment.
When paying with a card, the money will be automatically debited from the account.When paying in cash, you must take into account the information on the screen on how to submit money to the receiver: one bill or bundle (in this case, no more than 40 bills can be submitted at a time). Banknotes of 10 and 50 rubles. terminals do not accept. The deposited amount must correspond to the payment amount or slightly exceed it (in case of commission). Terminals and ATMs do not issue change, but they may offer to credit extra money to a phone account. Payment of the state duty through the terminal is confirmed by a check, when paying through an ATM - two checks: one for debiting money from the card, the other - a receipt for payment of the state duty.
Registration of a receipt and payment via Internet banking
Payment of state fees through Internet banking is one of the most convenient ways. In this case, you do not even need to leave the house - the main thing is that the Internet is connected. The most popular service in Russia is Sberbank Online. It can be used by Sberbank clients who have a personal account on the site. The procedure is as follows:
- enter your username and password and go to your account;
- check the availability of funds in the account. If there is not enough money, top up;
- enter the account in the section "Payments and transfers" (Payment and payments);
- in the section "Traffic police, taxes, duties, budget payments" (Payments to the budget), select "Ministry of Internal Affairs";
- choose an organization or service - "State Administration for Migration";
- choose the service - "Payment of state duty" and "Issuance of a passport";
- clarify the details (indicate an old or new sample of the passport);
- fill in the template - indicate the details and personal data of the sender;
- verify all the information entered, correct and confirm if necessary;
- enter the code from the SMS message and make the payment;
- the check is saved on a computer disk or immediately printed.
If you want to read in more detail, see our article - how to pay the state duty for a passport through Sberbank Online
Online payment through State services: fast and profitable
The State Services service simplifies life and facilitates the solution of many problems in the preparation of documents for Russian citizens, including such as the payment of state duties, the issuance of passports. Speaking about the possibilities of paying the fee, we note that the use of this service allows not only to promptly send the required amount of money to the addressee, but also to receive a 30 percent discount. The promotion started from 01.01. 2021 and will last until 01.01. 2021 year. In order to pay the state duty for a passport through the State Services online, you must:
- go to the website of the State Service and, among the popular services, select the "Foreign passport of a new sample";
- choose the type of passport - new or old;
- designate the category of citizens (up to 14 years old, from 14 to 18 years old, over 18 years old);
- indicate the type of service - electronic;
- to gain access to the services, go to your personal account;
- submit an application, enter details and upload photos;
- wait for the message "Pay the state duty" to appear (the receipt for payment will also come to your personal account);
- click "Pay state duty" and go to the page "Payment for the service". Here you should familiarize yourself with the amount of the payment and choose the most appropriate option (recall that paying online will save 30% of the fee);
- make the payment.
You should wait for the notification to the office about the receipt of money. The receipt can be saved electronically or printed.
How long is the receipt valid
The situation when the applicant paid the state fee, but for some reason is forced to suspend the registration of the passport, is not so rare. In this case, two options are possible. The first one is for those who changed their minds to get a passport - to try to get the money back. The second is to apply for the execution of the document later, when the right moment comes. In this case, the knowledge of how much the state duty is on the passport will come in handy. The receipt for payment does not lose its relevance within three years from the date of payment, therefore, the time should be calculated in such a way as to meet this deadline.
Refund of state duty on a passport
Art. 333.40 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation contains a list of grounds for full or partial reimbursement of the state duty on a passport, and also determines situations when it cannot be returned:
- when issuing a passport to the applicant;
- in the absence of a receipt (or a document confirming the payment);
- when more than three years have passed since the payment of the fee;
- when submitting an incorrectly completed application.
The legislation also allows offsetting against other state payments or debts for migration services. The decision on offset and recalculation will be made at the place of registration of the applicant. Citizens who are concerned about how to return money for the state duty for a foreign passport should, before the expiration of a three-year period from the date of depositing the money, apply to the same territorial department of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with a request to return the funds paid and provide the necessary documents:
- application addressed to the head of the department;
- original receipt of payment of the duty (if part of the funds is returned - a copy of the receipt);
- Russian civil passport (birth certificate for a child).
An application for a refund of state duty, in addition to a request for a refund, must necessarily include the data:
- the circumstances of the payment and the reasons why the passport was not issued;
- payment amount;
- account number to which the money was sent;
- bank account current account or bank card number of the applicant.
The return of the state duty for a passport of a new type, as well as an old one, must be made within 30 days. To speed up the process of considering the application, it is advisable to provide a certificate from the bank on the transfer of funds to the account of a government department.
Summing up
There are no special reasons for increasing the duty for issuing passports for Russian citizens. The state duty for a Russian passport in 2021 will be the same amount as in 2017: biometric passports will cost 3,500 rubles. for adults and 1500 for children, old-style documents - 2000 and 1000 rubles. respectively. The opportunity to save 30% of the amount of the duty when paying online on the State Services website will remain until 01.01. 2021. Fees can be paid at bank branches, through payment terminals, Internet banking and the State Services portal. At the same time, the use of online services has a number of advantages: payment without commissions, discounts, round-the-clock work. The receipt for the payment of the fee remains valid for three years. During the same period, it is possible (if there are grounds for that) to return the money paid for the document in full or in part.
