RUSSIAN CITIZENSHIP
Can contract service provide a route to Russian citizenship?
RUSSIAN CITIZENSHIP
State procedure · from 14 daysEligible foreign citizens serving under contract may apply under Presidential Decree No. 10. The statutory decision period is up to one month after a complete application; if additional checks are required, that period may be extended by up to three months. Fourteen days is an indicative best-case timeframe, not a guarantee.
Can contract service provide a route to Russian citizenship?
Yes. Eligible foreign citizens serving under contract may apply through the state simplified procedure. The statutory period is up to one month after a complete application; if additional checks are required, it may be extended by up to three months. Fourteen days is an indicative best-case timeframe, not a guarantee.
Change official payment terms or make a citizenship decision
Final amounts and eligibility are confirmed before the official contract. Citizenship is not granted automatically.
FROM REQUEST TO OFFICIAL DECISION
Official medical assessment and contract
Authorised bodies make the final medical and eligibility decision. If accepted, the official military contract is signed; the one-time payment then follows the applicable official procedure.
Does submitting the form mean I am accepted?
No. It is only a request for a preliminary consultation. Acceptance is decided after official checks and selection.
Can contract service provide a route to Russian citizenship?
Yes. Eligible foreign citizens serving under contract may apply through the state simplified procedure. The statutory period is up to one month after a complete application; if additional checks are required, it may be extended by up to three months. Fourteen days is an indicative best-case timeframe, not a guarantee.
Does training happen before or after signing?
The official contract is signed first; training and assignment follow. The authorised military bodies determine the programme and duration.