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How can Ukrainian citizens get additional protection in Belarus?
Additional protection in Belarus is a type of protection provided to foreigners who cannot return to their country for valid reasons. It grants the right to temporary residence, access to medical care, education, and employment. The procedure for obtaining protection is regulated by law and includes submitting an application to the migration Service. For registration, you will need to prepare and translate the necessary documents. Understanding the process steps will help you avoid mistakes. In this article, we will look at how Ukrainians can get additional protection in Belarus, what documents are needed and where to apply?
Additional protection is provided in Belarus if there is an armed conflict in your home country, and returning there may threaten your life or freedom. It can also be provided if you face the death penalty, torture or ill-treatment in your homeland.
The validity period of such protection is up to 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
Registration of additional protection.
1. Personally contact the Office of Citizenship and Migration (UGIM) at your place of temporary residence.
2. Upon submission, you will be given a certificate of acceptance of the application.
3. Your passport will temporarily remain in UGiM for the duration of the application review.
4. If protection is granted, you will receive a certificate of additional protection, and your passport will be returned to you.
What documents are needed?
According to the Resolution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus dated June 22, 2017 No. 173, when submitting an application, you (if possible) provide:
• passport or other identification documents,
• travel documents confirming how you arrived in Belarus,
• residence permit in other countries (if available),
• other materials and references that may help in the consideration of the case.
You can get an exact list of documents at the MIG Office at your place of stay.
How to extend additional protection in Belarus?
To extend additional protection, you must re-apply for additional protection, but not earlier than two months before the expiration of the current additional protection.
Important to know
• Due to a large number of applications, the waiting period for submitting an application can be up to two to three months.
• Therefore, as soon as you have a temporary residence permit, you can contact the MIG Office to make an appointment to submit your application.
• A foreigner applying for protection must undergo state fingerprinting and a medical examination.
The original of the Ministry of Internal Affairs resolution can be viewed here: Resolution No. 173 of June 22, 2017
If you need additional information on obtaining additional protection, we are ready to help you understand the rules and go through this process with minimal difficulties.
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