Parents often think about how to make their child a passport. Below we will try to understand this issue in full. With proper preparation, there should not be any significant problems. The main thing is to adhere to certain rules and instructions. Everyone can remember them.
Document types
How to make a child a passport? The first step is to choose the type of "overseas". In Russia, this document has several interpretations.
You can request such "foreigners":
- biometric (new sample);
- ordinary (old-style).
What kind of "abroad" to issue for a child? Each parent decides for himself. Below we consider the features of each travel paper.
Important: if the parent has an old-style foreign passport, he can enter data on children under the age of 14 in it. This technique eliminates the need to request a separate document for the child.
Old sample
It is not so difficult to issue a children's passport, only at first the person must decide what type of travel certificate to order. Let's start with an old-style document.
This overseas identity card looks like an ordinary civil passport. The document contains personal information of the owner and his photo. Visas are also marked here.
The validity of the old passport is only 5 years. After this time, the certificate will have to be replaced. Not too convenient, but it needs to be done.
Old "foreigners" are drawn up at all possible registration authorities, but such a sample of paper is found less and less.
New sample
Most often, people prefer not to request an old passport for a child, but a new one. This type of paper is called a biometric passport. It has significant differences from a previously known document.
The biometric passport contains not only the personal data of the owner, but also the biometric data of the person - fingerprints and retina. Such a document is difficult to fake, it has excellent protection.
The validity period of a new passport is 10 years. This is the maximum available in Russia at the moment. After this period will have to reissue the "foreigner".
Important: data on the children of the owner under 14 years of age cannot be entered in biometric passports.
Where to request
How to make a child a passport? After the parent has decided on the type of documentation, he will have to apply to one or another registration authority.
Usually "foreigners" are made in:
- MFC;
- Single Window Services
- UFMS;
- migration departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
- some management companies;
- passport offices;
- Organizations like My Documents
- passport and visa centers.
Usually there are no problems with the manufacture of foreign passports of the old type. They can be requested at any registration authority.
If you want to get a biometric passport for a child or an adult, it is recommended to call up the proposed places for accepting applications and clarify whether there is fingerprinting equipment in the corresponding departments. Not all MFCs and migration centers have everything they need for "new foreigners".
Order via the Internet - a fairy tale or a reality?
Does the child need a passport? Yes, if parents plan to travel the world with a minor. This document is also prepared when children have to leave Russia without parents.
Is it possible to order the appropriate paper online? Yes, but in the case of children, the reception is not in special demand. It's about working with the Gosusulgi portal. One of the parents will have to submit a request for the manufacture of a “foreigner” from his profile.
This method is not suitable for everyone. If there is no account on the State Services, you will not be able to cope with the task. This is due to the following conditions must be observed for working with the portal:
- the presence of a registered profile on the "State services";
- Indication of passport data and SNILS in the questionnaire;
- Proof of identity at the State Services.
Only then can documents be ordered through the portal. It usually takes about 2 weeks to complete the tasks. Accordingly, you need to register in advance.
Possible order categories
Application forms for a child’s passport are filled in by his legal representatives, that is, parents. But we'll talk about this later. First, pay attention to some features of ordering documentation.
The thing is that you can draw up a "foreigner":
- for children under 12 years old (in the case of biometric passports);
- for minors under 14 years old;
- for persons from 14 to 18 years.
In all these cases, one has to either collect different packages of documents, or the procedure for processing the corresponding paper will slightly change. We will talk further about how to act in a particular case.
Instructions for personal application for a document
How to apply for a passport for a child? To begin, consider the process of paper processing by personal appeal to the registration authorities.
The instruction for the request of a “foreigner” has the following interpretation:
- Generate a package of documents for the implementation of the task. It will vary depending on the situation. We will discuss this in more detail later.
- Choose a place to apply.
- Apply to the registration authority with a request for the issuance of a foreign passport for a child. The legal representatives of the minor must do this.
- Pay the state duty for the operation. We will familiarize with its sizes further. It is advisable to pay for the service in advance.
- At the appointed time, come to the registration authority with the child and go through the fingerprint procedure. All children over the age of 14 are exposed to it. This step is required when requesting a biometric passport. If an old-style passport is issued for a child, there will be no additional procedures.
- Pick up the finished “foreigner”.
It is done. As practice shows, personal appeal to the registration authority is a minimum of trouble. Especially if citizens draw up an old-style document.
Instructions for ordering through the "State Services"
A child under one year of age needs to do a passport only if the parents plan to travel with the newborn and have a “foreigner” of a new sample. Otherwise, it is allowed to enter a minor in an adult document. This is a fairly common practice, which we will meet a little later.
As already mentioned, sometimes people prefer to order documents for children via the Internet. To issue a "foreigner" through the "State Services", you will need:
- Authorize on gosuslugi.ru.
- Select "Service Catalog" - "Popular".
- Find in the list that appears, "Check out the passport."
- Indicate which type of document is required.
- Select service refinement. Namely - on whom the paper will be drawn up.
- Click on the "Receive" button.
- Fill out an electronic application. Part of the data in the application will already be indicated.
- Download copies of documents for the minor and his personal photos.
- Choose a place to receive the final document. This step is not available in all regions.
- Click on the "Submit Request" button.
- Wait for approval of the application. You can view the status of the request in the "My Account" on the portal. There should appear the inscription: "Approved."
- Pay the state duty for the operation. Payment of the "foreigner" through the "State Services" will be available after consideration of the application.
- To prepare documents for a foreign passport and at the appointed time to appear at the registration authority.
- Fingerprint if necessary.
- To receive a ready-made foreign passport for a minor.
Such an algorithm of actions helps to apply for a foreign passport for a minor without much hassle.
Important: when making a fee for a service through the State Services, citizens receive a 30% discount.
The main package of documents
A passport for a child up to a year is often problematic, but it is possible. The main thing is to form a specific package of documents for the implementation of the task.
Let's start with the required information. The relevant list of securities consists of:
- application forms for a "foreigner", filled out by one of the legal representatives;
- identity cards of the applicant parent;
- birth certificates of a minor;
- certificates indicating the registration of the child;
- receipt with paid duty for the provided service;
- personal photos of the minor (you need to prepare 3 pictures "for documents").
It would seem that there is nothing difficult or incomprehensible in this. In fact, the design of a children's passport is a lot of trouble. Especially when it comes to obtaining a document in the name of the baby.
Children under 14 years old
Now we will consider possible help packages when applying for a passport for a child under 14 years old. In this case, not much paper is required.
As a rule, when it comes to primary receipt, you will have to bring only the statements mentioned above. Replacing a child’s “foreign country” provides for the additional presentation of an old child’s foreign passport.
Nothing more is needed. If a minor has reached 12 years of age, he will have to go through fingerprinting when ordering a “new foreign model”. But this does not affect the documents presented.
Children under 18
A passport for a child over 14 years old is issued a little differently. More precisely, citizens will have to prepare a separate package of documents for the implementation of the task.
It includes the passport of the child. As a rule, you do not need to bring a certificate with a residence permit - a civil identification card will already have a stamp indicating the place of residence of the minor.
Important: the cost of the children's passport will be changed. When ordering a document for people under 14 years old you will have to pay less.
If there is emancipation
In Russia, under the law, children who have reached 16 years of age can be recognized as fully capable, that is, become adults, independent and adult citizens under 18 years of age. What to do in this case?
Emancipation involves the manufacture of an adult foreign passport. All actions the teenager will perform independently.
From the documents the "child" will need such components:
- passport;
- emancipation document (for example, marriage / divorce certificate or court decision);
- application filled in personally by the applicant;
- military ID (for men);
- receipt confirming the paid fee for the procedure;
- old "foreigner" (if any);
- photos (3 pieces).
Accordingly, when ordering a document through the State Services, you will have to select the item "Passport for people over 18 years old." No problems should be.
Other references
We found out which components can be useful when ordering a passport for a child under 14 years of age and after this age. The listings presented are not exhaustive. What else can be useful for translating ideas into reality?
In special cases, applicants may order:
- acts of "guardianship" on the appointment of guardians or trustees;
- medical certificates confirming the urgency of the service;
- certificates of adoption.
That's all. Typically, such papers are not required in practice.It is recommended to present their originals with copies.
Service cost
How to make a child a passport? The answer to such a question will no longer make you think long. We figured out what to prepare for in a particular case.
How much does the design of a “foreigner” cost per child? In 2018, the following rates are current:
- 1500 rubles - biometric passport for children under 14 years old;
- 1000 rubles - an old-style document for persons under the age of fourteen;
- 500 rubles - making an entry in an adult "foreigner";
- 3500 rubles - a biometric passport for children after 14 years;
- 2000 rubles - an old "abroad" for people 14-18 years old.
These fees are relevant in 2018. As already mentioned, when applying for and making fees through the State Services, you can count on a 30% discount.
Terms of service
A passport for a child over 14 years of age is usually made without much hassle. And how long to wait for the issuance of the relevant paper?
The answer depends on where the citizens applied. Here are some indicators that are recommended to focus on:
- 1 month - appeal through "State services" or at the place of registration;
- 4 months - filing the application at the place of registration of the applicant;
- 3 months - if a person has access or information about state secrets;
- up to 3 days - urgent paperwork.
Documents for entering children in the "abroad"
A passport for a child under 14 years old is not always required. Often, you can simply enter the relevant information about children in adults with an old-style foreign passport.
This will require the following papers:
- statement from the parent;
- personal photos of the child;
- check confirming payment of the fee;
- minor birth certificate;
- foreign passport of an old adult model.
Important: the application form for the children's "foreign countries" can be taken at any registration authority from the previously proposed list. The questionnaires for the old and new sample documents are slightly different from each other, but filling them out is not difficult. It is enough to follow the prompts near the fields of application. A new passport for children is made quickly and without any problems.