No penalty for missing passport, MVD says
The Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified that not having a passport on one's person is not a violation and does not carry legal consequences, but may cause difficulties when verifying identity during travel, ticket purchases, or interactions with law enforcement.
Consensus
- Not having a passport on one's person is not considered a violation.
- The absence of a passport does not result in legal responsibility.
- Identity verification may be difficult without documents during travel, ticket purchases, or contact with law enforcement.
- The lack of documents can create inconvenience but is not dangerous or punishable.
Points of divergence
- The passport must include two mandatory entries: place of registration and military duty, while information about marriage and children under 14 is optional. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- In the Ministry of Internal Affairs told TASS what will happen if a person does not have documents with them. Lack of passport is not a violation and f... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- In the Ministry of Internal Affairs explained what awaits the absence of a passport at hand — Вести