Russia increases fee for renouncing citizenship abroad over ninefold
The fee for Russian citizens to renounce their citizenship abroad has risen from $130 to $1200, effective August 1, 2026. This change aligns with internal reforms leading to increased government fees in Russia. The rise in fees now makes renunciation more expensive than in many developed countries.
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The fee for Russian citizens to renounce their citizenship abroad has risen from $130 to $1200, effective August 1, 2026.
The new fee for renouncing Russian citizenship is now more expensive than the equivalent process for U.S. citizens.
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Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —The fee for Russian citizens to renounce their citizenship abroad has risen from $130 to $1200, effective August 1, 2026. (per The Bell)
- —The increase in fees for renouncing citizenship aligns with internal reforms leading to increased government fees in Russia.
Our assessment
If the reported changes hold, Russian nationals seeking to renounce their citizenship from abroad will face substantially higher direct costs. This could affect mobility and legal…
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