Having received their first identity cards at age 14, young Russians are wondering how much they need this document, what rights it gives and what duties it imposes? Do I need to always carry my passport with me? A similar question is asked also by persons who arrived in the Russian Federation for the purpose of earning or living.
Passport - the main document proving the identity of a person. In addition to it, it is possible to confirm personal data using birth certificates, driver's licenses, student ID cards, books and special documents, for example, a pass of a law enforcement officer.
The most flexible identification system is installed specifically for passport data. This situation is associated with a certain method of registration and registration of citizens, which allows each individual document to be assigned an individual number that is not repeated unlike names and surnames, which eliminates confusion.
Passport is always with you
Do I always need to carry a passport with me? Most often, such a question is asked by people without Russian citizenship, because it can be impossible to identify them without documents, and a person who does not have relevant evidence does not seem to exist.
In the Russian Federation, there is no direct indication of the need to constantly carry a passport. The wording of the Government Decree states that persons are required to have an identity document. But this means not to carry it in a bag all the time, but to possess it at all. The norm applies to citizens of Russia.
As for foreigners and other persons, according to Federal Law No. 115 of 2002, they have all the rights in the country and bear all the duties on a par with Russian citizens, with the exception of the ability to move freely in special territories and participate in elections. In the framework of any international events, it should be noted that such people are required to have an identity card. At the same time, but not necessarily, the citizen’s passport will be the appropriate document, for this purpose fans ’papers and special passes are more often used.
The police are demanding
So, from the point of view of the law, the constant wearing of a passport is not necessary. But there are situations when the police stop the person and demand to present the document. Especially often this happens in the capital. The question arises - is it necessary to carry a passport in Moscow so that the police do not fine for his absence?
No. If a person who is not suspected of committing a crime or misconduct is faced with a requirement to show a passport, he should be aware that such an act by law enforcement agencies is illegal. However, it should be borne in mind that employees may be asked to confirm the identity of a person if there is a suspicion of his alcohol or drug intoxication. In addition, such an order must be executed by a citizen who is on the street after 23 hours, if he does not look like an adult.
Mail and Post
A citizen needs a passport to complete major transactions, mail and receive parcels, pay for services and other actions. Do I need to carry a passport with me to solve the above problems? Yes, a document must be provided at the post office and upon receipt of goods and orders to confirm the identity of the recipient. This is to avoid fraud and error. But if no transactions are planned, then the document can not be taken.
Cigarettes, alcohol, sex
Alcohol and tobacco products are sold only to persons at least 18 years old. Do I need to carry a passport in Russia to purchase goods that have age restrictions, in particular, to visit intimate stores? Yes, entry to the relevant retail outlets is allowed only for adults. A similar situation is with drinking establishments specialized in the sale of alcoholic beverages, and entertainment venues, the admission of which children can affect their moral and moral qualities.
Government agencies
Admission to state institutions occurs after the submission of documents issued by the institution itself (student ID card, employee ID), or upon presentation of a passport. Do I need to carry my ID with me to get to the department?
Yes. Without a passport, a citizen cannot be taken to a hospital, admitted to the city or district administration, it is impossible to go to the police, prosecutor's office or court. The duty officer or bailiff is required to register all visitors. For example, for security reasons, only after providing a passport, guards will take people who are not studying in this educational institution inside.
But the admission of unauthorized persons is not allowed to all state institutions. It is impossible to get to military enterprises even with a passport.
Passport and passport of a citizen of Russia
There is an opinion that in the absence of a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, you can use its foreign counterpart. In some cases, this is true, because the passport also certifies the identity of the person. It can be presented when purchasing goods with age marking and when performing actions that do not require state registration. However, you cannot completely replace one document with another.
For registration of Russian citizens and foreign passports, various accounting systems are used, including series and numbers. It is necessary to carry a passport of a citizen of Russia, since it is the main one. And abroad, the main document will be a foreign certificate and a visa. The issues of carrying such securities in each state have their own specifics and may not coincide with the provisions of Russian law.
Special provision
In the event of catastrophes, emergency events, raising the level of the terrorist threat to red, imposing martial law or other consequences and measures taken by the state and local administration, a special mode of movement sets in. Is it necessary to carry a citizen’s passport during emergencies all the time?
During the period of this provision, all persons at the request of law enforcement agencies will be required to provide their documents and comply with the regime. Finding a person without a passport during an emergency can have serious consequences, especially if he seems suspicious to the police.
Loss, change and consequences
In everyday life, you may need to carry a passport with you, but sometimes this is objectively impossible for various reasons:
- loss;
- theft by intruders;
- damage due to accident or careless use.
The authorized bodies at the request of the holder are required to replace the lost document with a new one. For the loss of a passport, a fine of 100 to 300 rubles is imposed, which can be paid on the website of the State Service and through any ATM.
A fine is imposed only when the actions of the person to whom he belongs resulted in his loss or damage. A lost passport is not restored, a new one is issued instead - with a different series and number. This excludes the possibility of committing a crime, for example, issuing a loan on a stolen document. A passport is issued for a period of 30 days.
An identity card must be issued again when changing the name and surname, gender and appearance of the owner, correcting errors. A passport is a document that allows citizens of Russia to enter into transactions, participate in elections and live life to the fullest, even when it is in the middle of papers, and not in your pocket.