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New rules for registering Russian citizens abroad are introduced

Vladislav Vorobiev
Russian Newspaper - Federal Issue No. 5616 (240)
11/02/2011, 17:00

This article is a comment on:

[26.10.2011] Order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation of August 17, 2011 N 15114 Moscow "On the Approval of the Rules for the Registration by the Diplomatic Representations and Consular Offices of the Russian Federation of Accounting for Citizens of the Russian Federation Outside the Territory of the Russian Federation"

Today, in Rossiiskaya Gazeta, in lane 18, the Order of the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov "On the Approval of the Rules for Keeping the Registration of Citizens of the Russian Federation Outside the Territory of the Russian Federation" by Diplomatic Representations and Consular Offices of the Russian Federation is published in Lane 18.

New Rules 13. “This order was adopted in accordance with the Federal Law of July 5, 2010 N 154-ФЗ“ Consular Charter of the Russian Federation ”, which came into force in January of this year, the director of the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrei Karlov told RG. - The updated accounting procedure is aimed at simultaneously ensuring not only the efficiency of collecting the necessary data, but also maximum comfort for citizens.It provides for the possibility of registration both at the personal appearance of a citizen or his legal representative, and remotely - by mail, fax or via the Internet "

The consular registration procedure is carried out in order to ensure the rights, interests and security of citizens of the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently residing in the territory of the consular district. It is important to note that registration at a consular post is not mandatory for Russians. It can be carried out exclusively at the request of a citizen, regardless of the purpose and duration of his stay abroad. "

“The state of registration or its absence does not produce any legal consequences for citizens. At the same time,” says Andrei Karlov, “the Russian Foreign Ministry strongly recommends that our citizens take this opportunity, based primarily on the interests of their own security during their stay abroad. In the event of a state of emergency in a foreign country, information provided by the citizens themselves about the place of stay, even if for a short time, about how to contact them or their relatives in Russia, can be crucial. records are used to compile lists of voters abroad and referendum participants. "

Good question
Nikolay Dolgopolov


But do citizens, for example, France or the United States get registered when they come to Russia?

Here is what the press secretary of the French Embassy in Moscow, Tom Boufen, answered: “Actually, this is not necessary. Nevertheless, the French Foreign Ministry recommends that all French who have been living abroad for a long time register at the French consulates. It’s worth two reasons.

Firstly, registration provides an opportunity to quickly receive any administrative documents. For example, a new passport. And secondly, only those registered can take part in various French elections. As you know, polling stations open at embassies on election day.

But in any case, registration at French embassies around the world is done exclusively voluntarily. This is a free choice for any Frenchman. "

And at the US Embassy in Moscow, RG explained: “US citizens living abroad or traveling abroad can voluntarily register with the State Department to receive messages for travelers. This service is provided in the interests of American citizens and for their security, but registration is optional, you can register online: either through the websites of US embassies or on the main Department of State website at: travel.state.gov .

In the old days

Before severity at departure, and when arriving abroad was enough. Arrived in the long term - urgently register at the Soviet Consulate General. In the 1970s, in addition to registration, a long lecture followed, mainly with examples of what cannot be done and for what, in which case, expulsion either at 24 o'clock or at 48.

Lectures ceased in the 1980s, but registration was required. By the way, I think this is not bad. After all, a man torn from the house was under the wing of the embassy.

But registration on short-term business trips turned into a torment. I had to leave the head of the delegations, and in the confusion of a few days I had to report, inform the consulate that we arrived and were leaving the day after tomorrow. Once, when I met the consul and invited him to a modest dinner with the traditional set of supplies for a business trip, I even switched with him after the third to “you”.

Nevertheless, a slight scandal awaited me at home: why didn’t I register the delegation upon arrival? The story of a joint dinner with the consul was considered an excuse. As it turned out, he himself reported the violation I had committed. However, life, though slowly, was steadily moving toward "perestroika," and I escaped with only an oral warning. Even traveling abroad was not closed to me, not a malicious intruder. Or they could ...

Link to the article: [DLMURL] https://www.rg.ru/2011/10/26/uchet.html [/ DLMURL]

 

[НСК-СБ]

Thank you, Sergey! We will know.

 

[Евгений СБ]

The elder brother wants to control citizens and abroad. I’m glad that they don’t put this on a mandatory basis.