Russia plans to lower citizenship fees for residents of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria to $65, down from $600
Russia plans to lower the fee for citizenship applications filed by residents of partially recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia and unrecognized Transnistria, according to a draft government resolution prepared by the Foreign Ministry. The independent Russian investigative outlet Agentstvo drew attention to the document.
The Russian government plans to reduce the citizenship application fee for residents of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria from $600 to $65, according to a draft government resolution from the Foreign Ministry. This change was highlighted by the independent Russian investigative outlet Agentstvo. Before August 1, the consular fee for reviewing a citizenship application increased tenfold, from $65 to $600.
Vadim Krasnoselsky, head of unrecognized Transnistria, mentioned that this fee increase has caused difficulties for the republic's residents. Krasnoselsky expressed confidence that the issue will be resolved in the interest of the people, making the process of obtaining Russian citizenship for Transnistria residents even more accessible and efficient.
In May, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree simplifying the citizenship process for unrecognized Transnistria residents, exempting them from several requirements under Russia's citizenship law. This includes no longer needing to permanently reside in Russia, speak Russian, or understand Russian history and the basics of Russian legislation.
A similar simplified procedure was introduced last year for residents of partially recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia seeking a Russian passport.
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