Acquiring Belarusian Citizenship
Acquiring Belarusian citizenship – how long does the process take, and what documents will be needed?
Many foreigners are interested in how to obtain Belarusian citizenship. There can be several options, for example, through the repatriation program. This is possible if someone from the blood relatives resides in Belarus. National affiliation must be proven documentarily.
First, the applicant must request a residence permit in the territory of the Republic of Belarus, and only then apply for citizenship.
Possible ways to obtain Belarusian citizenship
The conditions for obtaining Belarusian citizenship are listed in the draft law "On Citizenship of the Republic of Belarus" No. 136-3. Article 12 contains a list of grounds that allow applying for Belarusian passport:
- By birthright;
- Through the repatriation program;
- By restoring lost status;
- For special merits before the state, for example, for achievements in the scientific field, medicine, and other areas.
Acquiring citizenship of the Republic of Belarus takes a considerable amount of time. For this, foreigners must reside in the country for a minimum of 7 years. Acquiring citizenship of the Republic of Belarus becomes possible only with the personal approval of the president.
At the same time, newborns can receive it immediately after birth if one of the child's parents is a citizen of Belarus.
At the same time, newborns can receive it immediately after birth if one of the child's parents is a citizen of Belarus.
The timeframe for obtaining citizenship in the Republic of Belarus may vary depending on specific circumstances. One of the mandatory conditions for foreigners is a friendly attitude towards the country, absence of negative statements towards it.
Any adult foreigner can submit an application for obtaining citizenship of the Republic of Belarus.
Any adult foreigner can submit an application for obtaining citizenship of the Republic of Belarus.
What documents will be needed?
It is important to know what documents are required to obtain citizenship. The list includes:
Additionally, documentation confirming the grounds for acquiring Belarusian citizenship is attached – this could be an employment agreement, documents on business opening, financial investments. If a foreigner wants to become a citizen of the Republic of Belarus through the repatriation program, he must provide birth or marriage certificates of relatives, other evidence of Belarusian origin.
- Application;
- Autobiography;
- A completed sample questionnaire;
- Foreign passport and duplicates of each of its pages;
- 4 color photos sized 30x40 mm;
- Duplicates of residence permits and permanent residence permits;
- A certificate confirming the absence of convictions;
- Documents proving the availability of funds in a bank account;
- A document confirming the absence of dual citizenship or renunciation thereof;
- Marriage certificate;
- Certificates of general health status;
- Receipt confirming payment of the state fee of 70 euros.
Additionally, documentation confirming the grounds for acquiring Belarusian citizenship is attached – this could be an employment agreement, documents on business opening, financial investments. If a foreigner wants to become a citizen of the Republic of Belarus through the repatriation program, he must provide birth or marriage certificates of relatives, other evidence of Belarusian origin.
Belarusian citizenship for Russians can only be obtained with compliance and respect for the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, other legislative acts in force in the country.
A person must have an official source of income that can provide him and his non-working dependents with a subsistence minimum approved in the territory of the Republic of Belarus in order to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Belarus.
A person must have an official source of income that can provide him and his non-working dependents with a subsistence minimum approved in the territory of the Republic of Belarus in order to obtain citizenship of the Republic of Belarus.
To obtain Belarusian citizenship, a Russian citizen must first renounce Russian citizenship.
It is very important to provide a complete set of documents. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in denial of citizenship. Grounds for refusal may also include violations of the law: deportation beyond the country's borders in accordance with international law, regular administrative penalties, being under investigation for suspicion of committing a criminal offense.
It is very important to provide a complete set of documents. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in denial of citizenship. Grounds for refusal may also include violations of the law: deportation beyond the country's borders in accordance with international law, regular administrative penalties, being under investigation for suspicion of committing a criminal offense.
How else can we be useful to you?
- We can help you with registration in Belarus
- We will help you obtain a temporary residence permit and residence permit in Belarus
- We will help you obtain citizenship in Belarus
- We will help you open a business in Belarus
- We will help you obtain a work permit in Belarus
- We will help you buy or rent an apartment in Belarus
- We can organize a turnkey move to Belarus for you
- We will provide support to you after the first call
- We can help you with registration in Belarus
- We will help you obtain a temporary residence permit and residence permit in Belarus
- We will help you obtain citizenship in Belarus
- We will help you open a business in Belarus
- We will help you obtain a work permit in Belarus
- We will help you buy or rent an apartment in Belarus
- We can organize a turnkey move to Belarus for you
- We will provide support to you after the first call
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Foreigners Assistance Center
+375 29 132 04 38
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Foreigners Assistance Center
+375 29 132 04 38
residencepermitbelarus@gmail.com
Live, study, and work legally
