How to obtain a special work permit for a foreign national in Belarus? +

The prospective employer may obtain a special work permit for a foreign national. However, the employer must have filled the vacancies before then, and if there is no suitable candidate of Belarusian citizens, it is only then that the relevant Citizenship and Migration Office can apply for a special permit. The application form for a special permit of the prescribed form, and the fee is 200 Belarusian rubles in 2024.

Can my residence permit in Belarus be revoked if I am not employed? +

One of the grounds for revoking a residence permit is if a foreigner does not have a legal source of income for a period of 6 months.

Can my residence permit in Belarus be revoked if I travel frequently?" +

One of the grounds for revoking a residence permit is if a foreigner has left Belarus for a period of more than 1 year.

Is it necessary to notify the migration service that a foreigner has moved in? +

Since July 7, 2024, this has become a requirement for property owners as well! The information must be provided to the internal affairs agency within three hours of the actual provision of residential and other listed premises for accommodation.

What benefits are available for Ukrainian citizens in Belarus? +

When obtaining temporary or permanent residency in Belarus, Ukrainian citizens are exempt from: The state fee for the issuance of a biometric residence permit, one-time; The requirement to submit documents necessary for making a decision on issuing a biometric residence permit if there is no objective possibility to provide such documents.

How soon do you need to register upon arrival in Belarus? +

By general rule, a foreign citizen must register at their place of actual temporary stay within 10 days. Exceptions: Armenia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, UAE, Ukraine, and Estonia: up to 30 days without registration. Russia: up to 90 days without registration.

How often can citizens of European countries enter without a visa? +

You can use the visa-free entry right to Belarus an unlimited number of times until December 31, 2024, inclusive. The number of days spent in Belarus under the visa-free regime must not exceed 90 days in a calendar year.

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