Consulate and Russian Federation passport in Serbia

# Russian Consulate and Russian Passport in Serbia: A Practical Guide

## Obtaining and Replacing a Russian Passport in Serbia

### How to Submit Documents

Appointments can be made only through the official portals:

- Biometric passport (10 years) - <https://zp.midpass.ru/>
- Non-biometric passport (5 years) - <https://passportzu.kdmid.ru/>

**Current timelines**
- Appointment booking: 3-4 months.
- Passport production: 4-5 months from the date of submission.

> "I booked in December, the number was in the 1600-s, and in March I got a slot for April," - shares one of the participants.

### What You Will Need

- A valid foreign passport (any) or a Russian internal passport to confirm citizenship.
- For replacement - the old passport (it will be cancelled).
- Copies of all passport pages.
- Photos (taken on site).
- Child's birth certificate (for a child's passport).

### Cost

- As of March 2026 - 9 000 dinars.
Payment is accepted only in cash in dinars at the consulate.

### Nuances to Be Aware Of

- **Russian House vs. Consulate.** At the "Russian House" fingerprints are often not taken, which can cause problems when crossing the border.
- **Two passports - gold standard.** Having two foreign passports with different expiration dates eliminates many difficulties when applying for visas.

## Consular Outings

The Russian Consulate regularly travels to other cities. In April 2026 a trip to Niš is planned (April 16, 10:00, Niš Cultural Center, Stanoja Bunuševa Street). During mobile sessions you can:

- Submit documents for a 10-year biometric passport;
- Ask questions to consular staff;
- Receive consultation on any issue related to visas and residence permits.

## Link Between Residence Permit and Passport

### What Is Important to Know

When obtaining a personal residence permit card, the link to a specific passport is not critical. At MUP (Ministry of Internal Affairs) you can "re-link" the residence permit to a new passport. Some consulates may clarify this point when you apply.

> "Go to MUP and link another passport to the residence permit; I did it so I could cross the border with the correct passport," - advises a participant.

## Consular Registration and Certificates

### Registration

Children can be placed on consular registration without being present. You need the parent's and child's passports, the birth certificate, and a statement from the parent.

### Consular Certificates

The consulate issues certificates:

- On consular registration (for removal from military registration in Russia);
- Confirming absence from Russia when the internal passport is expired;
- For various Russian state authorities.

## Useful Links and Contacts

### Passport Appointment

- Biometric passport: <https://zp.midpass.ru/>
- 5-year passport: <https://passportzu.kdmid.ru/>

### Russian Consulate in Belgrade

- Address: Deligradska Street (entrance from Pastrova Street)
- Opening hours: from 9:00
- Payment: cash in dinars

### Consulate in Subotica

- Appointment via email, less crowded, faster response.