Overview
- The amendment under Federal Law No. 538‑FZ, signed by President Vladimir Putin on December 29, 2025, entered into force on January 9, 2026.
- Those aged 14 to 17 who acquire Russian citizenship must now take the oath, reversing the previous exemption for people under 18 and excluding citizens by birth.
- Applicants must read the oath aloud and then record their full name, signature, and the date on a designated form.
- Minors provide personal consent for oath-taking and sign the required documents themselves without approval from legal representatives.
- If an applicant refuses to take the oath or fails to do so within one year of the citizenship decision, the decision is invalidated, and it is canceled if the person dies before taking the oath.