A Russian girl is asking for 500 euros to get a passport in Russia. Is this a realistic amount of money for a passport fee? [duplicate]

1. How much does a Russian passport cost?
2. How long does it take a Russian citizen to get a Russian passport?
3. How do I get a passport in Russia?
4. How good is a Russian passport?
5. Which passport is the strongest?
6. Which countries can enter Russia without visa?
7. Can I get Russian citizenship by marriage?
8. Does Russia recognize dual citizenship?
9. Where can I travel with a Russian passport?
10. Which country is easy to get citizenship?
11. Is MoSCoW dangerous?
12. Can I go to Russia with American passport?

How much does a Russian passport cost?

How long does it take a Russian citizen to get a Russian passport?

Russian passports are valid for 10 years. Decisions on Russian citizenship applications can take up to a year and are made by the Office of the President of the Russian Federation. Applications via the simplified process take up to six months and are made by the GUVM.

How do I get a passport in Russia?

In order to obtain a new or replace an existing internal passport, citizens must submit the following documents:

1. A completed application form for the passport;
2. Birth certificate;
3. Two black-and-white or colour photographs measuring 35 by 45 millimetres;
4. Documents confirming Russian citizenship;

How good is a Russian passport?

The firm's early 2020 index ranked Russia's passport 51st out of 199 countries, with 118 available visa-free destinations. Russia had finished the year 2019 in 48th place overall, when 117 countries were available to its passport holders without a prior visa.

Which passport is the strongest?

The best passports to hold in 2021 are:

• Japan (193 destinations)
• Singapore (192)
• Germany, South Korea (191)
• Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain (190)
• Austria, Denmark (189)
• France, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden (188)
• Belgium, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States (187)

Which countries can enter Russia without visa?

Who does not need a visa to Russia?

• Andorra (for visits of up to 90 days in any 360-day period). ...
• Argentina (for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period (starting from the day of first entry)). ...
• Armenia.
• Azerbaijan.
• Belarus.
• Bolivia (for visits of up to 90 days)
• Bosnia and Herzegovina (up to 30 days for tourists and up to 90 days for other visitors).

Can I get Russian citizenship by marriage?

Upon marriage to a Russian citizen — resident in Russia — foreign spouses are eligible for a residence permit regardless of whether the country's quota on foreign residents has already been filled that year. ... After three years of marriage and tax residency in Russia, you are eligible to apply for naturalization.

Does Russia recognize dual citizenship?

Russian law neither provides for the possession of dual citizenship nor recognizes the foreign citizenship of its nationals. ... Under this law, all individuals are treated as Russian citizens regardless of whether they have citizenship of a foreign country.

Where can I travel with a Russian passport?

Visa requirements

Which country is easy to get citizenship?

Ecuador joins countries where Indians easily get citizenship due to their citizenship by investment programme. It's a small but developing country in the top west coast of South America having immense tourism and economic potential.

Is MoSCoW dangerous?

Moscow is mostly a safe city. As in any big city, be on guard against pickpockets, especially around train stations and in crowded metro cars. Be extra-vigilant when crossing streets – some drivers are positively crazy.

Can I go to Russia with American passport?

To enter Russia for any purpose, a U.S. citizen must possess a valid U.S. passport and a bona fide visa issued by a Russian Embassy or Consulate. It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival, so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance.