For various reasons, people may find themselves in such a situation that they will have to ask for help in another state in order to live in peace, without persecution and persecution. The Russian Federation also grants citizens of other countries the right to political asylum.
All foreign citizens or stateless people can apply for political asylum, but only strictly observing the rules of the decree "On approval of the provision on the procedure for granting political asylum by the Russian Federation".
A person who wants to obtain political asylum in Russia, within seven days from the date of arrival in the country, must apply with a written request to the territorial body of the Federal Migration Service of the city in which the foreigner is currently located.
This right can be exercised by people who for some reason cannot be in their home country or have no citizenship. The application will be sent to the Federal Migration Service for consideration, provided that it has good reason.
The application may be rejected for several reasons. A person will be deprived of the right to political asylum if he commits a crime or act that does not comply with UN principles. Also, persons accused of committing a criminal offense are deprived of this right.
A person cannot get political asylum if he came from a third country where he was not threatened, or from his native state, in which the protection of human rights is well developed. A person who gives false information is also deprived of this right to asylum in Russia.
The written request for political asylum must state the reasons for fleeing from the home country. A foreigner is issued a special certificate for the period of consideration of the application, which confirms that the person is legally in the country.
Russia gives refuge to all foreigners who are persecuted and persecuted in their home state for their beliefs that do not contradict democracy and do not violate international law. The application must be considered no longer than a month.
If the application is rejected, the duration of the stay of the foreigner in the Russian Federation is fully controlled by the government. A person who has received political asylum and members of his family may become citizens of Russia.
