How long does it take to get a Russian international passport in Moscow, and how can I find an appointment?

In one case, the passport was issued ahead of the official deadline: about a week early for one applicant and roughly five days early for a relative without Moscow registration. Timing can depend on the office chosen and individual document checks.

For five-year passports, timing differed substantially between two applicants: one received it in around one month, while the other waited three months despite applying only a week later.

For a ten-year passport, one application filed in early April was collected only at the end of June. Before submitting the application, check appointment slots at several offices: once an office is selected, it cannot be changed, and appointments may be difficult to find.