Military registration and deregistration

To manage Russian military conscription for individuals under 18 residing abroad: 1. **Timing:** Address conscription status before the 18th birthday to avoid future entry issues into Russia. 2. **De-registration:** Initiate de-registration from Russian residence (apartment) by potentially using a foreign address. 3. **Finnish Documentation:** Obtain proof of residency in Finland, such as a certificate from DVV (Digital and Population Data Services Agency). 4. **Russian Military Commissariat:** De-register with the relevant Russian military commissariat. Process can be lengthy. 5. **Legal Counsel:** Consider consulting Russian legal specialists for complex cases, though it might be deemed unnecessary if the individual has minimal ties to Russia and strong foreign residency. 6. **Local Military Commissariat:** Be prepared for specific requirements and potential follow-ups at the local military commissariat in Russia.

Russian citizens residing abroad should notify the authorities about their residency status via the Gosuslugi portal. Specifically, military registration should be updated or suspended to avoid drafting notices while living abroad for extended periods. Notification of dual citizenship or foreign residency is typically managed through the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) or via digital government services.

In Russia, receiving a draft notice for data verification can lead to travel restrictions, making individuals 'non-emissary'. Even with a flight scheduled far in the future, a notice can be issued in advance, potentially making tickets non-refundable. Experiences vary: one individual was able to travel after presenting flight tickets upon receiving a notice for a medical examination. Another, over 30 with a military ID, received a notice and has an verbal agreement for restrictions to be lifted post-attendance. However, some individuals have experienced the 'non-emissary' status persisting in the registry even after attending, requiring further action to resolve. There's a concern about the notice appearing in the registry at the moment of departure. For individuals who have not served and have a 'Category B' military status, avoiding the military enlistment office might be difficult without full-time education.

Russian law requires individuals liable for military service to notify their military commissariat (voenkomat) within two weeks prior to departing Russia for more than six months. This includes those obtaining residency permits abroad. Failure to comply can result in fines. Deregistration from military records typically requires submitting the original military ID, making remote deregistration complex.

For Russian citizens who have not completed military registration, exit from Russia may be restricted, especially if a conscription notice has been issued. While a lack of registration alone might not prevent departure if no official ban is registered, there are cases of citizenship revocation for evasion. Checking official records via the Ministry of Internal Affairs or Gosuslugi is recommended. If no travel ban is active, departure is likely permissible.

Belarus does not extradite Russian citizens avoiding mobilization based solely on administrative warrants or non-confirmed court sentences for failure to appear at a military enlistment office. Such actions are not typically grounds for criminal extradition between Belarus and Russia. Therefore, individuals facing mobilization in Russia are unlikely to be handed over by Belarus based on these grounds alone.

When attempting military deregistration from the home country (e.g., Russia) while residing abroad, be aware that despite submitting a complete package of documents, including notarized translations and a power of attorney (POA) with specific authorization for deregistration at a particular military commissariat, the application may be denied. Often, the request is merely registered as a statement of being outside the country, without actual deregistration. Legal advice suggests that appealing such a refusal is often futile.