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Temporary Residence Permit for Former Belarus Citizens

15 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreigner who previously held citizenship of Belarus.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Documentary proof of the ancestral linkOfficial evidence of former Belarus citizenship is required.
  • Who qualifiesThe applicant must prove previous Belarus citizenship.
  • How and when the citizenship was lostA certificate concerning termination or non-membership of Belarus citizenship is required where applicable.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationEvidence that the applicant can live at the intended temporary address is required.
  • Passport or travel documentA travel document or the legally accepted alternative identity document is required.
  • Health insuranceMedical insurance evidence is required for applicants subject to compulsory medical insurance.
Also stated by the source
  • Address Change Reporting Working DaysA move to a new temporary address must be reported within three working days.
  • Eligibility summaryArticle 48 separately covers persons who previously held Belarus citizenship.
  • How and where to applyThe application is filed with the citizenship and migration division for the intended temporary address.
  • Official source basisArticle 48 separately covers persons who previously held Belarus citizenship.
  • Report summaryArticle 48 separately covers persons who previously held Belarus citizenship.
  • What the route grantsA decision of the citizenship and migration division grants temporary residence.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe standard temporary-residence application fee is three base units; listed exemptions apply.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration Months MaxThe normal maximum permit period is one year, subject to the qualifying basis.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Standard Processing DaysThe standard processing period is 15 days.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Belarus?
The official source states: For a foreigner who previously held citizenship of Belarus.
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Medical insurance evidence is required for applicants subject to compulsory medical insurance.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Belarus?
The official source states: Evidence that the applicant can live at the intended temporary address is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official pravo.by page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source pravo.byLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Belarus government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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