In case of loss of a foreign passport or expiration of its validity, citizens of the Russian Federation have to issue a certificate of return to leave Turkey. The certificate is issued free of charge in the consulate of the Russian Federation and is valid for 15 days from the date of issue. To issue the document you need to make an appointment at the consulate in advance, however, in urgent cases (departure is imminent, urgent business in Russia, etc.) can be accepted without an appointment. To issue a certificate you need to provide:
- application form
- two 35 x 45 mm photos
- documents that can verify the applicant's identity (internal passport, driver's license, military ID, etc.)
- written statements from two citizens of the Russian Federation that will confirm the applicant's identity
- expired passport
- child's birth certificate, internal and foreign passports of the parent (when the certificate is issued for a child).
Be careful. Re-issue expired documents in advance!