Question: I need to get information on the issue of changing the surname (returning to the maiden name) and, accordingly, on the need to reissue the main Russian documents (internal and foreign passports). Can this be done at the consular section of the Russian Embassy in the UAE?
Answer: If you have registration in Russia, then you can change the name and change documents only at the place of registration in Russia. If you do not have a registration in Russia, then the issue is considered at the consular department of the Russian Embassy in person, taking into account specific circumstances.
Question: I would like to know if a child needs to be present to obtain Russian citizenship if the child is 1 year old?
Answer: When applying for citizenship of the Russian Federation, a child under the age of 14 in the presence of a child is not necessary.
Question: What are the terms for obtaining Russian citizenship at the consular department for a child born in the UAE, if one parent is a citizen of the Russian Federation and the other is Italy? Is it possible to obtain Russian citizenship for a child in Russia, if so, which authorities are involved in this?
Answer: The term for obtaining citizenship in the consular department, as a rule, does not exceed 1 month if the child is not yet 14 years old. In Russia, the FMS authorities deal with this issue at the place of registration of the parent - a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Question: How can I get an internal passport for my child who is 14 years old and who lives with me in the UAE?
Answer: An internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation is issued only in Russia at a division of the Federal Migration Service at the place of registration or at the place of temporary residence in Russia. Moreover, in accordance with Art. 20 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and part 2 of Art. 54 of the Family Code of Russia, a child, a citizen of Russia, must be registered at the place of registration of one of the parents, citizens of Russia, before he reaches the age of 14 years.
Question: Please tell us about the deadlines for applying for a passport at the consular office of the Russian Federation in the UAE?
Answer: As practice shows, the deadline for issuing a new foreign passport is 3 months.
Question: I am a citizen of Russia. Recently married an Englishman. Our marriage is registered in the UAE. Can I enter my legal husband in my internal Russian passport?
Answer: You can, but only at the registry office in Russia at the place of your registration. The consular department cannot make such changes in the internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Question: How to draw up a power of attorney addressed to my parents for the sale of my share of the apartment in Russia. Can this be done directly at the consulate and immediately in Russian?
Answer: The consular department of the Russian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates performs a number of notarial acts, including issuing letters of attorney to carry out various actions on the territory of the Russian Federation, including transactions for the sale of movable and immovable property. You should contact the consular department in person with a valid passport.
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Reception hours:
Consular Section of the Embassy of Russia in Abu Dhabi
Sunday and Thursday: 10:30 - 13:00, Tuesday: 17:00 - 20:00.
Phone: (02) 672-35-16.
Website: www.uae.mid.ru
Consulate General in Dubai
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10: 00-13: 30 Wednesday: 10: 00-13: 30 and from 15:00 to 17:00
Phone: (971) -04-328-53-47
Fax: (971) -04-328-56-15
Website: www.gconsdubai.mid.ru
