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To obtain citizenship of Belarus, a foreigner must: - Have a valid residence permit in Belarus. - Continuously reside in the country for at least 7 years. - Pass the Belarusian language exam. - Know the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus and the main laws of the country. - Have a stable legal source of income. - Not pose a threat to the national security and public order of Belarus.
23.12.2023
To be eligible to apply for citizenship of Belarus, a foreigner must reside in the country for 5 years without moving (i.e., you cannot leave Belarus for more than 90 days a year).
Who does not need to wait 5 years?
1) Belarusians by nationality and direct blood relatives of Belarusians who were born abroad;
2) Those who have done something outstanding for Belarus, achieved certain heights in science, culture, sports, etc. In short, irreplaceable highly qualified specialists in their field. If you are such a person, then the state body that can confirm your merits to the country will petition for your admission to Belarusian citizenship;
3) Foreigners and stateless persons who previously had Belarusian citizenship;
4) Foreigners and stateless persons who have been married to a Belarusian citizen for more than 3 years, have a common child under 18 years of age with a Belarusian passport, and permanently reside in the country.
However, even if a foreigner falls under one of these categories, it does not guarantee 100% probability of obtaining Belarusian citizenship. Obtaining a Belarusian passport is subject to compliance with certain conditions.
Under what conditions can a foreigner obtain a Belarusian passport?
1) The foreigner must comply with Belarusian laws, honor the Constitution, and respect the symbols of the country: the flag, coat of arms, and anthem.
2) It is necessary to know one of the official languages of Belarus (Belarusian or Russian) at a sufficient level. It is important that people can understand you and you can understand them, otherwise you will not be able to comfortably live in the country and communicate not only in everyday life but also with state institutions.
3) A foreigner must be officially employed and earn legally. The income must reach the subsistence level. If the foreigner has relatives to support, the salary must cover their expenses as well.
4) Dual citizenship is prohibited in Belarus. This means that a foreigner will have to renounce their first citizenship and any others they may have. The only exception is if the foreigner cannot renounce citizenship of another country for any reason beyond their control.
What if a foreigner wants their children to get a Belarusian passport?
For this, copies of the children's birth certificates will be needed, as well as the written and notarized consent of the children (aged 14 to 18) to obtain Belarusian citizenship. If not both parents but only one is obtaining a Belarusian passport, the other parent who wishes to retain foreign citizenship must write a consent (again, notarized) for their children to obtain Belarusian citizenship. If the parent obtaining Belarusian citizenship cannot provide such consent from the other parent (for example, if the parent is deceased or their whereabouts are unknown), then this fact must be proven with appropriate documents.
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