The Moscow Ministry of Internal Affairs denied reports that… (паспорт · заграничный · москва)
The Moscow Ministry of Internal Affairs denied reports that residents could not obtain passports due to a lack of appointment slots, stating over 400,000 passports were issued in the first half of 2026 and no applications were rejected. The agency emphasized high demand for the service, especially during spring and summer, but confirmed all citizens can access it through various options including online selection based on real-time availability.
Consensus
- The Moscow Ministry of Internal Affairs denied claims that residents could not obtain passports due to a lack of appointment slots.
- Over 400,000 foreign passports were issued in Moscow during the first six months of 2026.
- No applications for passport issuance have been rejected.
- The service is highly demanded by both residents and visitors of Moscow.
- High workload in migration departments persists especially during spring and summer periods.
- Efforts are being made to ensure all citizens receive their passports.
Points of divergence
- The level of satisfaction with the quality of biometric passports valid for 10 years is 97.3 percent, and for those valid for 5 years it is 97.5 percent. — vm
- Residents can submit applications not only at their local registration office but also at any other chosen location in Moscow. — interfax
- An interactive map of actual workload for migration departments is available on the Unified State Services Portal, allowing applicants to assess and choose convenient locations based on real-time data. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ministry of Internal Affairs denies reports that Moscow residents cannot obtain passports — Вечерняя Москва
- Over 400,000 foreign passports issued in Moscow since the start of the year — Интерфакс