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What to do if Sheremetyevo was refused entry: step-by-step instructions for Ukrainians
It is not uncommon for Ukrainians to be denied entry to Russia. If this happened to you at Sheremetyevo Airport, you need to return to Belarus and temporarily register there and apply for protection. Below is a step—by-step plan on how to proceed.
Return to Belarus
You can only get from Russia to Belarus by air (direct flight). Important: the period of temporary stay in Belarus for Ukrainian citizens is 90 days for six months (and no more than 180 days per year).
Temporary registration
You can only stay without registration for up to 30 days. For further stay, you must register no later than this period. Registration is possible in person at the Citizenship and Migration Department at the place of residence.
Preparation and translation of documents
For any official procedures in Belarus, the documents must be in Belarusian or Russian and notarized.
Have the translated documents notarized:
- foreign passport;
- birth certificates of children (they will be needed to obtain a temporary residence permit in Belarus, for example, on the basis of an application for additional protection).
SIM card and mobile communication
Buy a Belarusian SIM card with internet connection. You will need it for:
- registration on housing search websites (Kufar.by , Irr.by ), where exactly the Belarusian number is required;
- mobile banking (without a SIM card, you will not be able to link the application and receive SMS codes);
- access to online services (shopping, taxi, marketplaces);
- communication with relatives, friends, landlord, bank, and government agencies, etc.
Where to buy a SIM card:
- official offices of operators: A1, MTS, life:);
- sales points in large shopping centers.
Opening a bank account
A Belarusian bank account is convenient and often necessary.
The most common banks: Belarusbank, Priorbank, Belinvestbank, Alfa-Bank, etc.
To open an account, you usually need:
- passport;
- temporary registration (some banks open an account without it, but may limit access to services).
Through mobile banking apps, you can pay for:
- utilities;
- taxi;
- internet and mobile communications;
- purchases on marketplaces, etc.
Finding housing and rental agreement
Finding an apartment is a key step because only with an official rental agreement can you get temporary registration.
Where to look for housing:
- websites Kufar.by, Irr.by (From Hand to Hand);
- Telegram channels with rental ads;
- real estate agencies (charge a commission).
An important point:
Ask the apartment owner if he is ready to sign a lease agreement. Many people rent out their homes "without a contract," but this is not suitable for legalization.
What to pay attention to:
- the rental period and all family members who will live must be specified in the contract.;
- the lease agreement must be officially registered at the Settlement and Reference Center ("one window"). With the registered agreement, you will be able to issue a temporary registration in the OGiM.
Obtaining a temporary residence permit (temporary registration)
Temporary registration is your document for legal stay in Belarus. Without it, you cannot apply for additional protection, arrange for a child to go to school, or conclude an employment contract.
Where it is issued:
- OGiM (Department of Citizenship and Migration) The Ministry of Internal Affairs at the location of the housing.
What you need to register:
- registered rental agreement;
- passports of all family members with a notarized translation;
- application (the form is issued on the spot).
Application for additional protection
After receiving temporary registration, submit an application for additional protection to the Office of Citizenship and Migration (UGIM).
More information on this issue can be found on the website of the NGO "Business Women's Club" in the article "How can Ukrainian citizens get additional protection in Belarus?"
What provides additional protection
- the right to temporary residence in Belarus (with extension);
- the opportunity to work without obtaining a special permit, receive medical care on an equal basis with Belarusians;
- protection from deportation.
This instruction will help Ukrainians who find themselves in a difficult situation after being refused entry to the Russian Federation to legalize their stay in Belarus step by step and protect their rights.
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