How hard is it to become a citizen of Russia?

No nonsense. After three years of marriage and tax residency in Russia, you are eligible to apply for naturalization. You will need to have some level of fluency in the Russian language, which is easier to learn than you might think. Russian citizenship may seem like an unlikely route to a second passport.

Can you be a US and Russian citizen?

U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship.

How can I get permanent residency in Russia?

A Russian permanent residence permit may be obtained after holding a temporary residence visa for two years. The Russian permanent residence permit has a five-year validity period and can be extended without any limitation. However, just like the temporary residence visa, it must be authenticated on an annual basis.

Can Russian citizens have dual citizenship?

However, Russian law does not officially recognize dual citizenship, either. Russia requires their citizens, including those holding dual citizenship, to enter Russia on the basis of a Russian passport. It is illegal for a Russian citizen to enter Russia on a visa.

How can a Russian get a US passport?

You must obtain the application form from the Russian Consulate where you will apply. Once you are done you must submit the form to the system and print it to take along to your interview at your chosen consulate. Keep in mind that the Russian embassy and consulate websites are all in the Russian language.

Does Russia allow multiple citizenship?

In accordance with article 62 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and Article 6 of the Citizenship Act, dual citizenship is allowed only if there is a treaty on recognition of dual citizenship between Russia and a foreign state.

Where can I live with Russian passport?

Russian passport is the 51st in the Henley Report, which means you have visa-free access to 82 countries*….Visa Free Countries for Russian Citizens.

Is it possible to get citizenship through right of return?

Sometimes a person looking for citizenship through right of return is disappointed. Someone else I did research for was not eligible for Italian citizenship because his great-grandfather became a naturalized U.S. citizen before his grandfather was born.

Are there any countries that allow Sephardic Jews to return home?

One I found especially interesting was Spain, which has a specific provision for descendants of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from the country in 1492 (which will require a lot of research to document!). If the country you are looking for doesn’t appear in this list, try searching for “right of return” and the name of the country.

What are the requirements for Italian citizenship through right of return?

Each country sets its own requirements and restrictions for citizenship through right of return, as they do with normal citizenship requirements. For Italy, for example, you can apply if your great-grandparent, grandparent, or parent was born in Italy and did not renounce citizenship before a more recent ancestor was born in another country.