International passport for a pensioner: list of documents, how to fill out the application form

What documents are needed for a passport for a pensioner?

To obtain a foreign passport for a pensioner, you need to collect and submit it to the state. authorities the following documents:

Russian passport with two copies;
previous passport (if any);
receipt for payment of state duty;
3 photographs of the established sample;
documents confirming the change of surname (marriage certificate, etc.; if available);
application for a passport (in 2 versions).

Since 2015, you do not need to present your work book when submitting an application. However, it will be required to complete the application itself.

Photo requirements:

size 3.5 by 4.5 cm;
photos must be taken no earlier than six months before submitting the application;
printing only on matte paper;
You can use both color and black and white printing;
the image is strictly in the center;
clothes - plain, but not white (so as not to blend into the background);
overalls, glasses and hats are prohibited in the photo.

Usually, photo studio employees are aware of all the standards for photographs for documents. Therefore, it is better to turn to specialists than to take photographs yourself.

Types of international passports: which one to choose

Pensioners can choose a classic or biometric passport. In the first case, the certificate is valid for 5 years and is an analogue of a Russian passport in terms of appearance. Biometrics have additional requirements (validity period is 10 years).

An applicant for a passport with a chip must undergo a number of specific procedures. Fingerprinting cannot be waived. Otherwise, you can only get an outdated document. Fingerprinting is carried out using a specialized scanner. The entire operation takes no more than 2 minutes.

Photography takes place in a booth located in the migration service department. Classic photographs taken on matte paper will not work. This is due to the fact that such media cannot contain the required electronic information.

Registration procedure

To obtain a foreign passport, a pensioner needs:

Collect all the papers from the list.
Fill out and sign the form.
Submit an application and documents to the authorized body.
Pay the state fee in full.
Obtain a foreign ID within the specified period.

A pensioner can fill out an application for a foreign passport:

Independently at the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
Independently at the MFC.
Online on the Gosuslug portal.

When submitting to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the pensioner will have to fill out all fields of the application form independently. You can get it at the territorial office or on the main website of the Department. In addition to the application form, you will need to provide the collected documents.

If you contact the MFC, a pensioner can fill out an application for a foreign passport independently, or resort to the help of the center’s employees. Here the pensioner will only need to provide the documents and requested information.

The application can also be filled out on the State Services website. The main advantage is that there is no need to visit government agencies. In addition, when submitting an application on the portal, there is a 30% discount on payment of the state fee.

To leave an application at State Services, a pensioner needs:

register on the website and log into your personal account;
in the service catalog, select the section “Passports, registrations, visas”;
go to the “Foreign Passport” section by selecting the desired sample;
fill out the form according to the instructions;
send a request;
pay the state fee in any convenient way.

If an error was made in the questionnaire, the system will offer to correct it and only then accept the request. Once the request has been processed and the passport is ready, the applicant will be invited to issue it.

Applying for an international passport for a pensioner: step-by-step instructions

STEP 1. Preparation of documents. Everything you need to collect is described above.

STEP 2. Select the authority where you will submit documents. This could be a department of the Main Department of Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia or. You can also submit your application online through the State Services portal.

Step 3. Payment of state duty . The receipt must be paid before submitting the documents, so you need to take it in advance from the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the center. If you don’t want to make unnecessary trips, pay cashless through Gosuslugi, which already has all the necessary details.

Step 4. Direct application. You can fill it out while you’re standing in line, or you can fill it out at home in advance by downloading it on the Internet. They can help you fill out the form, but the Ministry of Internal Affairs does not provide such services. In addition, at the MFC, as they are called in the old fashioned way, you can sign up for the electronic queue and arrive directly at the time when your number will be expected to accept documents.

Step 5 . Waiting for the document to be produced . There is no need to take any active action - all you have to do is wait. The only thing is that you can check the readiness of the document on a special resource of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Although his readiness must be communicated to the contacts specified in the application form. But due to the workload of the Ministry of Internal Affairs employees, such a notification may be delayed in transit for several days. The waiting period depends on the place of submission of documents:

by registration – 1 month;
at the place of residence – 3 months.

Step 6. Receipt. Only a pensioner can pick up a foreign document - you cannot send someone in your place. Neither children, nor grandchildren, nor even a representative by proxy will be able to receive the applicant’s passport, since he will have to sign upon receipt. Another person will be able to pick up the passport only if the pensioner is declared incompetent or limited in legal capacity.

What type of passport to choose

Currently, two types of foreign passports are issued in Russia:

A new international passport (with biometric data).
The document is in an old format (no biometric data).

The main difference between these passports is the availability of electronic information about the citizen. The new type of foreign ID has a special plastic page with a microchip and biometric data of the owner.

The second difference is the validity period. The new passport will be valid for 10 years, the old one - only 5 years.

When choosing a foreign passport of a new format, a pensioner must be prepared for fingerprinting and photography in a special booth at the MFC or the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Which passport option to choose depends only on the pensioner himself. If you plan to travel abroad only once for a short period of time, then there is no point in overpaying for a new passport. But if a citizen plans to regularly travel from Russia, then it is worth thinking about a biometric passport.

Stages of registration

The procedure for obtaining a foreign passport is divided into mandatory stages:

Collection of required documents.
Filling out the form. . .
Submitting the completed application form to the appropriate service (directly or through the portal).
Receive confirmation of application registration.
Payment of state duty.
Waiting for an invitation to the service department. This is necessary to submit documents that will be checked by employees to match their identity. During this visit, a photo of the applicant will also be taken if it is a biometric passport.
Receipt of the document (the period ranges from one to three months).

If you do everything consistently and carefully, the design will not be difficult.

How to fill out the form correctly

Application forms for international passports of the old and new samples for pensioners do not differ. You can fill out the application either electronically or write the application by hand. In the second case, be sure to fill in all items in capital letters. Any blots, strikeouts, use of a proofreader or other corrections are not acceptable.

Some nuances:

When filling out standard information (full name, etc.), it is important to consider the need to write the applicant’s first and last name in English.
If the place of registration of the pensioner does not coincide with the place of residence, then the place of residence must be indicated.
If a citizen has ever had access to state secrets, then the application must indicate in what year and in what position this was. If the period of “non-travel” due to security clearance has not expired at the time of submitting the application, then the issuance of a foreign ID will be denied.
In the paragraph on labor activity, information is entered in the following order: if the elderly citizen does not work, then in the last line you need to indicate the date of retirement, and in the column about the place of work indicate “I do not work.” If the pensioner is still working, then fill out the form in the standard manner.

International passport through State Services or MFC

From 2021, biometric passports are issued at the MFC. The service is not available in all regions. The procedure for applying is similar to the case with the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A sample of filling out an application form for an international passport for a pensioner can be requested from the employees of the selected department.

As for submitting an electronic application through a single portal of state and municipal services, the applicant must go through a preliminary registration procedure. In your personal account there is a corresponding section with detailed information. The applicant will have to enter the details of all documents and upload a clear photograph. Upon successful completion of pre-processing, the application will be automatically forwarded to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After receiving a notification with the date of your visit to the migration authority, you need to go there exactly on time and bring the original documents with you.

Registration deadlines and cost of state duty

When submitting documents for a foreign passport, a pensioner, like other categories of citizens, will have to pay a state fee.

Duty price:

2000 rub. for a passport for 5 years;
5000 rub. for a biometric passport for 10 years.

You can make payment directly at the MFC, Ministry of Internal Affairs or through a bank terminal. There are no discounts or benefits for senior citizens. When paying on the State Services website, the cost is reduced by 30%.

The deadlines for obtaining a foreign passport are also strictly regulated:

up to 21 days for a standard passport;
up to 60 days for a biometric passport.

Expedited processing of documents is not provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

If the application was not submitted at the place of registration, then the period for preparing documents can be increased to 4 months.

Obtaining a passport in the Russian Federation: rules

Any interested Russian can independently apply for a foreign passport. The corresponding applications are submitted to the Main Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or to territorial Multifunctional Centers. You can apply through the specialized State Services portal.

Applications are considered strictly at the place of permanent or temporary registration. Depending on the chosen submission method, the processing time for the application may vary. Persons of retirement age are recommended to use the services of the MFC.

Conditions and stages of obtaining a passport

A pensioner can receive a foreign passport under standard conditions. The main list of documentation is not affected by the age of the applicant. The citizen must independently choose the most acceptable option for him. ID cards are produced in two versions: classic and biometric.

How to obtain a paper passport for a pensioner (step-by-step process):

Collection of required papers.
Payment of the established state duty.
Contact the MFC.
Waiting for data processing to complete.
Receiving the document in hand.

Due to the fact that the vast majority of Russian pensioners cannot handle computers correctly, they are recommended to use traditional registration options. To do this, you need to personally visit the local branch of the authorized agency. Employees will be able to provide comprehensive advice on issues of migration policy of the Russian Federation.

Terms, cost and benefits upon receipt

The state fee for issuing a foreign passport for a pensioner depends on the format of the finished document (the price is 2,000 and 3,500 rubles for classic and biometric passports, respectively). The difference in cost is offset by the validity period of copies with an electronic chip (10 years).

The applicant will have to wait for approval from the migration service. The standard processing time is 21 days for a paper version and 2 months for a biometric passport. Social benefits for persons of retirement age are not provided.

List of required documents

Before starting registration, pensioners need to collect a standard package of papers. Specific information is added to it. The list of documents for a foreign passport contains the following certificates:

application form drawn up in accordance with the sample;
general civil passport of the Russian Federation;
certificate of pension insurance;
2 photos (35 by 35 mm);
an extract from the work book about the last place of official employment;
previous passport (if available);
receipt of payment of state duty.

The package presented is not exhaustive. MFC or FMS employees may require additional evidence. If necessary, they will have to be conveyed, otherwise further processing of the application will be denied.

Submitting an application for registration: methods

You can submit documents in several available ways: through the Main Department of Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, MFC or State Services. It is necessary to consider each of them in more detail. Documents are submitted to the migration service not only at the place of registration, but also in the region of temporary residence. The main disadvantage of this method is considered to be long queues. It is recommended to do the registration before the start of the high holiday season.

Where to get the finished document

A pensioner can find out about the readiness of a foreign passport at the place of application by phone or in person, as well as on the State Services website.

Receipt is made at the territorial office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the MFC, where the pensioner submitted the list of documents.

Thus, to obtain a foreign passport, you need to write an application in the prescribed form and submit a list of documents to the authorized body. However, it is not recommended to use the services of third-party organizations (with the exception of the MFC). There is always a chance to encounter fraudulent activities and overpayments.

How can a pensioner get a passport through State Services?

For those who own a PC and navigate the Internet, it is easier to submit documents through State Services. It's much faster and more convenient. To do this you need:

Register on the State Services website.
Login/activate.
Fill out the form directly on the website.
Expect an invitation to the ATC indicating a specific date and time.
Personally submit a package of documents on the designated day.
Pick up your completed ID.

If helping a pensioner complete the first part of the procedure on the Internet is allowed, then no one can be entrusted with carrying documents and taking photographs, and undergoing fingerprinting - these actions will have to be performed personally by the pensioner.

List of documents for pensioners

Next, you will learn how to fill out an application for a foreign passport for a pensioner. The document must indicate:

Full name of the direct applicant (taking into account the rules of transliteration);
date of birth;
place of residence;
previous place of work (if the pensioner previously had free access to any level of state secrets).

The field about the current place of employment must reflect the specific date of retirement and the address of permanent registration. It is recommended that you first obtain detailed consultation from a government agency employee in order to familiarize yourself with the side forms and certificates.

Legislation

The specifics of registration and issuance of a foreign passport are regulated by several legislative acts:

Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia of November 16, 2021 N 864.
Federal Law “On the procedure for leaving the Russian Federation and entering the Russian Federation.”

According to them, citizens of the Russian Federation cross the borders of other states only after providing foreign passports. They come in two types:

Table 1. Types of international passports

Old style	New generation (biometric)
Issued for a period of 5 years	Validity period is 10 years
Executed in the form of a regular book	There is a built-in chip containing all the data about the owner
For adults, the document will cost 2,000 rubles, for children under 14 years old – 1,000 rubles.	The cost is 3,500 rubles. for adults, and 1,500 rub. – for children under 14 years of age
Production time – no more than one month	Due to the complexity of production, the period increases to 2-3 months

Before applying, you must prepare documents for a passport for a pensioner or a citizen of another category. In both cases, the list is almost identical, and they can be assembled quite quickly.

Important! You can obtain a foreign passport either independently or through a specialized organization. In the latter case, in addition to the state fee, you will have to pay for its services.

How can a pensioner obtain a passport?

Step-by-step instructions for obtaining a passport are as follows:

The citizen determines what kind of document he needs - an old or a new one. If he travels abroad often, it is better to take a biometric one - despite the higher cost, it is of higher quality and reliability, and also lasts longer - not 5, but 10 years.
Documents are collected and a form is filled out.
All materials are submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the MFC or through the State Services portal. In the latter case, an electronic signature will be required.

More detailed information about the features of obtaining a foreign passport can be found here:

Sample of filling out an application form for a foreign passport for pensioners

Submission of documents for obtaining a foreign passport is carried out on the basis of an application for the issuance of a foreign passport from the applicant.

It is necessary to pay special attention to how to apply for an international passport for a pensioner.

Templates for application forms (aka applications) for old-style and new-generation international passports differ from each other. Once you have decided which passport you want to receive, you can begin filling out the application form.

Application form template for an old-style international passport (downloaded today: 40 times, total: 313534 times)
Application form template for a new international passport (downloaded today: 79 times, total: 287333 times)

When filling out an application for an international passport for a pensioner, we recommend using the general instructions (bio, old sample) presented on our website, and also filling out the application according to the sample. The following recommendations will help pensioners directly in preparing the questionnaire:

Filling out the application form for a foreign passport for pensioners is done in printed form; Applications completed by hand will not be accepted.
If you changed your last name, first name or patronymic, please indicate your previous full name, in which city and year the change occurred. If changed more than once, then:
when applying for a passport for 10 years: in paragraph 1 of the application form, indicate the shift separated by commas (Last name, year, city, Last name... etc.). If the information does not fit, fill out a second form, where you continue to fill out 1 paragraph of the form. Point 14 in the second questionnaire is empty, the rest of the information is duplicated from the first questionnaire.
The information in the application form must be reliable - if you have had security clearance throughout your life, a criminal record, etc., this will necessarily be reflected in the application form. Specifying incorrect information in the application form may affect the processing time for a passport for a pensioner and significantly lengthen it or even lead to a refusal to issue a passport.
Information about work activity is entered into the questionnaire for the last 10 years. If at the time of issuing a foreign passport you are not working and are retired, then the last column in the application form is filled in as follows: from the date of dismissal from your last place of work to the present (for example, 02.2010 - N.V.), NOT WORKING, permanent registration address . If you work, then enter information into the form based on entries from the Work Book. There is no need to certify the application form and a copy of the Employment Statement from the employer!
The applicant signs the forms at the Federal Migration Service, in the presence of an inspector - you should not sign in advance.

By following the above recommendations, you will get rid of the need to correct the application form and avoid re-submitting documents for a foreign passport.

Features of obtaining a passport for a pensioner

There are no differences between obtaining a foreign passport for working citizens and pensioners. Difficulties arise when the applicant is unable to carry out the procedure independently due to poor health - for example, disability.

In such a situation, it is necessary to issue a power of attorney from a notary by paying a state fee of 200 rubles. If a personal home visit by a specialist is required, higher rates are charged.

Obtaining a foreign passport for pensioners is a procedure necessary for traveling abroad, because there are only a few countries that Russian citizens can visit only with internal passports.

Differences between old and new passports for pensioners

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Since 2009, Russia has had two types of international passports: classic and biometric. The first option is also called the second type. Externally, the documents are very similar. The difference lies in the internal content. A biometric passport contains a chip that stores information about the owner of the document. Information about fingerprints is also reflected there. The document provides for a large number of degrees of protection:

the first page is plastic;
The owner's laser signature is entered into the document;
holographic photo;
Each page has a perforated number;
A metallized stripe is applied to the last page.

The number of pages differs. Previously, the international passport contained 36 sheets. Now the indicator will increase to 46. The validity period of the document has increased. Now the foreign ID card can be used for 10 years. Previously, laminated paper pages were used. A classic photo is pasted in there. It could be made in any photo studio. A photo of a biometric passport is taken directly at any branch of the migration service.

Old documents are valid for only 5 years. However, the registration procedure requires less financial costs. If a citizen has an old-style identity card, children can be included in it. As a result, minors will be able to travel to other countries with their parents. A biometric passport contains information about only one person. Only its owner can use the ID.

How to get a passport for a pensioner?

You can apply for a foreign passport at the Main Department of Migration, MFC or through the State Services portal. This can be done at the place of registration, temporary registration or actual stay - the difference is in the time of registration of the document.

In the first case it is a month, in the second and third – 3 months. The latter option is suitable if a pensioner plans to obtain a foreign passport while staying on a 2-3 month trip with family or friends.

The main thing is not to exceed the 90-day period of stay in another region without temporary registration. Otherwise, GUVM employees may be involved in administrative migration under Article 19.15.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

. However, this does not provide grounds for refusing to issue a passport.

When do you need to apply for a passport for pensioners?

The Government of the Russian Federation has established the following age threshold, upon reaching which a Russian citizen begins to be considered a pensioner:

Male citizens over sixty years of age;
Female citizens over fifty-five years of age;

The age for entering a “well-deserved retirement” may begin earlier if a citizen worked in a “harmful” job (in the North, in military structures, factories). In this case, retirement age may come five to ten years earlier.

Types of document

To enter reliable data in the application for a foreign passport, you need the following documents:

passport;
old passport (if available and valid);
marriage certificate or change of name (if available);
military ID (for men 18-27 years old) or a certificate from the military registration and enlistment office in form No. 32 (for those who have not yet served);
permission from the command (for the military);
work book (if available);
certificate from the educational institution (for students);
diploma of secondary specialized or higher education (if available);

Bring the original documents from numbers 1 to 5 to the FMS office. Photocopies are not needed.

There are two types of international passports established by the state: old and new.

A pensioner fills out an application form for an old-style international passport, just like for a biometric one.

The updated version of the document is valid for 10 years. Contains electronic data about a citizen. Registration requires mandatory dactyloscopy by scanning fingerprints.

The cost of the service is higher than when ordering the old model. The number of passport pages is 46. The photo is only suitable for what is done at the migration service office.

Documents required:

Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Two copies of the application.
Receipt of payment of the duty.
Old passport (if you have one).
Photos 35 by 45 mm - four pieces.
A document on the basis of which the surname was changed (if the fact occurred).
Pensioner's ID.

You will not need to present a military ID, as it is requested between the ages of 18 and 27.

Photos for a biometric passport are taken directly at the service where the applicant applies.