We issue a passport for a child under 2 years old: a wish or a need

The change in migration legislation raises many questions about the fate of old and new passports. If earlier parents could easily enter all children in a foreign document, now the rules have changed. In 2019, it is still not necessary to issue a passport for a child under 2 years old. But the General Directorate of Migration advises parents to apply for a separate document for the newborn. Why? This will be discussed further.

Let's start with the fact that a foreign passport (general foreign passport, OZP) is not an identity card of a citizen, but a confirmation of a legitimate stay outside of Russia. Not all countries require OZP - you can visit, say, Belarus or Kazakhstan with a Russian passport. Another thing is if the family plans to relax in European countries, the authorities of which require the mandatory presence of passports.

Do I need a separate passport for a one-year-old child? There is no clear answer to this question in the law. But if you turn to, you will notice that at passport control when crossing the border they require certificates not only from adults, but also from children. At the same time, parents can present an “old” passport with information about children entered.

What type of document to choose

The age-old question that worries almost all parents is which passport is better to issue - a child is 1 year old - old or new? When answering it, you should be guided by common sense. According to statistics, many spouses prefer the old passports for children. The only negative is that the document is valid not for 10, like a biometric, but for 5 years.

new sample

Biometric passports or new generation documents are certificates equipped with a microchip with personal information about the owner. Starting in 2013, anyone could apply for a new passport. Advantages:

• long period of validity - 10 years;
• storing personal information in one place;
• accelerated customs control;
• protection against hacking by fraudsters.

The passport of the new sample does not make it possible to enter children. That's why, when issuing a biometric document for a parent, you will have to issue a passport for a child. It is advisable to give preference to the old "foreigners", since the soon growing up of the baby will create obstacles for identifying a person by a passport photo. In this sense, a 10-year period is not very beneficial. After a few years, you will need to replace your passport with a new one.

old sample

They were considered the only option for a foreign passport until the beginning of 2013, and direct issuance began even earlier. An old-style passport is a paper book with information about the owner. Features of old passports:

• validity period 5 years;
• registration for a child without the presence of a minor;
• the ability to enroll children under 14;
• simplified registration procedure.

An old passport is suitable for parents who wish to enroll their children to travel abroad. This option is still popular, but there are risks of encountering the reluctance of the border service to release children abroad on such a document.

Passport for a newborn baby: Video

Preparation and submission of documents

The specific list of documents for a passport for a child depends on the type of passport chosen: old or new. In the process of registration, the employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will tell you what documents are needed to issue a passport for a child. Some operations are carried out directly in the department of the migration authority.

If there is no time to wait in a long queue, it is better to find out in advance. Submission of an application through the site takes place remotely, which means that it does not require the applicant to be personally present. But you still have to come to the territorial GUVM of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - when you need to transfer documents or take a digital photo on a biometric passport. But first things first.

List of documentation

After completing the application, parents must prepare all the necessary documents for the child's ORP. What documents are needed for a passport for a child under 2 years old?

1. Completed application form on behalf of the child.
2. Application for a foreign passport of the old or new sample.
3. The recipient's birth certificate.
4. Original + copy of responsible parent's passport.
5. Photos on the document.
6. Receipt for payment of state duty.

The above is all that is needed for a passport for a child of 2 years. Employees of the migration department are not required to require additional paperwork.

Photos

Particular attention is paid to the photograph of the child on the OZP. Achieving the ideal position of the baby's head when photographing is quite difficult. Therefore, it is enough that the photo of the child is taken full face, with open eyes.

Biometric passports involve equipping the document with a digital photo. The picture is taken directly at the migration department. In addition, children aged 12 years and older are fingerprinted.

Terms of registration

The production of a passport is subject to the same terms of registration. Favorable is the issuance of the document before the stated deadline. For example, in case of emergency, a passport for a child is issued within 3 days from the moment the parents apply. Standard deadlines can also be shifted by several days - it all depends on the completeness of the package of submitted documents and the workload of the employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

How much does it cost to get a child's OPP

The production of a passport is considered a public service and is paid according to the tariffs. The cost of the procedure for 2019:

• biometric passport for a child under 14 years old - 1500 rubles;
• old-style passports - 1000 rubles.

When paying the state duty, the question may arise, for whom to draw up a receipt when receiving a passport for a child? According to the rules, the surname and initials of the newborn, and not the responsible parent, are entered in the “Payer” field.

Some spouses prefer not to issue a new passport for a baby, but to use the one issued for an adult. In this case, be sure to know. Any information can be obtained from the employees of the department for organizing the issuance of foreign passports of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Ready time

The processing period cannot be shifted towards an increase in the standard period, which is:

• when applying at the place of residence - up to 30 days;
• at the place of temporary residence - up to 4 months (a draft law has been submitted to the State Duma to reduce the period to 3 months);
• in emergency circumstances - from 3 days.

Therefore, the period for making a passport for a one-year-old child should be within a period of 3 days to 4 months.

Grounds for refusal of extradition

Even if you have all the documents, you can get a refusal to issue a passport. Most often, the refusal is made in relation to adults, but there are situations with children. the following:

• the applicant's access to classified information of national importance;
• debt for housing and communal services, to tax and other institutions within the country;
• military service in the Russian army;
• the status of a convicted, accused or suspected of committing a malicious act;
• reporting false personal information;
• lack of Russian citizenship of the child or parents.

The denial can be appealed to a higher authority or by filing a statement of claim in court.

Border crossing rules

The presence of a foreign passport of a minor does not exempt him from guardianship by legal representatives or proxies. When crossing the border of the Russian Federation, the child must be accompanied by parents, guardians, relatives, friends or third parties by proxy. The return return also involves escort by the indicated persons.

When traveling abroad with one of the parents (for example, mother), the child must have a notarized consent of the second parent (father). Leaving the country without the permission of the second spouse is considered a violation. Therefore, you will not be able to pass through passport control.