How do Russians in Latvia apply for a Russian Federation passport?

If you are a Latvian Russian and want to apply for a Russian Federation passport, you can follow the following steps:

1. Prepare materials: You need to prepare relevant documents, including birth certificate, identity Certificate, proof of residence, etc., and translated into Russian or English. In addition, you will need to provide your original Russian passport or proof of citizenship.

2. Submit the application at the Russian embassy or consulate: Bring the prepared materials to the Russian embassy or consulate, fill in the application form and pay the corresponding application fee.

3. Waiting for approval: After submitting the application, the embassy or consulate will review the application materials and conduct a background check. The entire approval process can take several months.

4. Get your passport: If your application is approved, you can go to the embassy or consulate to get your Russian Federation passport.