Reduced Maternity Capital Application Time by Half
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Russia has streamlined the process for obtaining and using maternity capital, reducing the time it takes to review applications and process requests. The changes, announced on August 11, 2025, aim to make the process faster and more convenient for families.
The key change is a 50% reduction in the time to review an application for maternity capital, bringing the processing time down from 10 to 5 working days. Additionally, the processing time for requests related to the use of maternity capital has been shortened from 20 days to 12 days.
These reforms were initiated by President Vladimir Putin, who signed a law on June 8, 2025, to simplify access to maternity capital and speed up payments through a digital platform. The law, which was passed by the State Duma on May 27, was approved by the Federation Council on June 4 and was signed into law by President Putin three days later.
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the changes as part of efforts to simplify and accelerate access to maternity capital. He emphasized the importance of giving parents more time with their children, not on paperwork.
The government will continue to expand family support, and these changes are part of a larger effort to make life easier for families in Russia. With these reforms, families can look forward to a quicker and more seamless process when it comes to obtaining and using maternity capital.
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- The changes in the maternity capital process, initiated by President Vladimir Putin, aim to not only make the process faster but also directly link it to the business of raising a family, as Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the importance of giving parents more time with their children and not on paperwork.
- These reforms, which include a 50% reduction in the time to review an application for maternity capital and a shortened processing time for related requests, are part of a larger political strategy to expand family support and simplify life for families in Russia, as stated in the law passed by the State Duma on May 27, 2025.
