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Citizenship for seamen

The process of obtaining a passport of a foreign country is a significant and thorough decision that requires thorough familiarisation with regulations and procedures. How can I obtain citizenship of Kyrgyzstan? The Republic of Kyrgyzstan attracts people's attention with its cultural features, economic potential and unique location. In this article we will look at the different ways and requirements for citizenship of this country, as well as the peculiarities that foreigners should take into account.

Kyrgyz citizenship for Russian seafarers

Russian seafarers have a chance to take advantage of the simplified passport scheme of the Kyrgyz Republic if they fulfil certain conditions.

 

One of the easiest and fastest ways to obtain a passport is naturalisation for those who were born in the Kyrgyz SSR and had Soviet citizenship. According to a 1999 treaty between Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia, each state party grants the right to citizenship to those who lived in the USSR before 26 December 1991.

 

If a person was born before the collapse of the Soviet Union on the territory of one of the mentioned republics, he/she can take advantage of the accelerated procedure if the following conditions are met:

 

  • Availability of a valid passport.

  • Absence of problems with the law in the country of residence and in Kyrgyzstan.

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Advantages of a Kyrgyz passport:

1. Travelling: A Kyrgyz passport opens up prospects for easier and faster obtaining Schengen visas and residence permits in European countries. It also increases the chance of obtaining an E-2 visa to the U.S., which grants the right to reside with your family for up to 10 years with the possibility of renewal

2. Property and investments: Kyrgyz citizens have the opportunity to participate in European citizenship investment programmes not available to citizens of the Russian Federation.

3. Financial and Business Opportunities: Kyrgyz passport holders can easily transfer money between Russia and Europe and have access to new business opportunities in countries that refuse to co-operate with Russia due to sanctions.

4. Retention of citizenship: obtaining Kyrgyz citizenship does not require renouncing Russian citizenship and learning the Kyrgyz language.

 

 

 

The process of obtaining Kyrgyz citizenship for Russian citizens includes several steps:

 

Step 1: Preparation of documents. Russian citizens need to collect all necessary documents, such as passport, birth certificate, certificate of criminal record.

 

Step 2: Filing an application. After preparing all the documents, Russian citizens should submit an application for Kyrgyz citizenship to the relevant state authorities in Bishkek.

 

Step 3: Checking the documents and going through the interview. After submitting the application, the documents will be checked by the state commission.

 

Step 4: Decision on citizenship. Upon completion of all procedures, a decision will be made on granting Kyrgyz citizenship to Russian citizens.

 

Step 5: Obtaining citizenship. A second visit to Bishkek and obtaining citizenship documents.

 

A Kyrgyz passport is an excellent choice for those who want to get additional opportunities and advantages without renouncing Russian citizenship.

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