SocietyRenouncing Russian citizenship abroad now costs almost 10 times more

As of August 2026, the fee for renouncing Russian citizenship from abroad has risen to nearly ten times its previous level. Consulates list a $1,200 processing charge, while the total reaches $2,640 in most EU countries, the UK, and the US. The fee inside Russia rose from 4,200 to 50,000 rubles. People most often renounce citizenship to meet countries’ single-passport requirements.

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MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-08-20 21:53Original