The cost of renouncing Russian citizenship abroad has increased by…
The cost of renouncing Russian citizenship abroad has increased by more than nine times and is now several times more expensive than the same procedure for US citizens.
Consensus
- The consular fee for renouncing Russian citizenship abroad will increase from $130 to $1200 starting August 1, 2026.
- The new fee applies to each individual listed in the application, not just the application as a whole.
- Applicants must also cover actual embassy expenses, which can total $2640 in EU and US countries or $1560 in Kazakhstan.
- The fee increase is linked to amendments in the Russian Tax Code that raised domestic citizenship fees from 4200 to 50,000 rubles.
- The cost of renouncing Russian citizenship abroad is now higher than in many developed countries, including the US, Italy, and Germany.
Points of divergence
- The Bell reported that the consular fee increase is a direct result of an internal reform in July 2026, citing the Tax Code amendments. — tg_astrapress
- Frank Media is cited as noting that the procedure is now more expensive than in other developed countries. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia raised fees for renouncing citizenship ninefold — ASTRA
- Russia raised fees for renouncing citizenship ninefold — The Moscow Times