Annual residence and multiple entry and exit visa in Belarus
Annual stay in Belarus
A long-term temporary residence permit allows a foreigner to legally stay in the country for more than 90 days, but not more than one year, enjoying all rights on an equal basis with citizens of Belarus. For example, health services, education, social rights, etc.
A foreigner has the right to obtain a long-term temporary residence permit in the following cases:
Arrival in the country for the purpose of reunification with the family whose members reside in the Republic of Belarus (siblings, parents, children, husband or wife) in the presence of a document confirming kinship;
Arrival in Belarus for the purpose of studying at the University;
Owning residential real estate in Belarus (except for a summer cottage);
Arrive in Belarus for work purpose and have a special work permit;
You have the right to obtain citizenship in a simplified manner, for example, if you are a major investor;
Other
Belarusian entry and exit visa
After obtaining a temporary residence permit, a foreigner has the right to request an annual entry and exit visa. A visa gives the right to leave and enter Belarus (a temporary residence permit gives only the right to reside on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, but does not give the right to leave and enter the state)
There are three types of entry and exit visas: single entry and exit, double entry and exit and multiple entry and exit. (It is recommended to apply for a multi-entry and exit visa, as it gives the right to enter and leave Belarus at any time during the year). You can get a visa urgently (within one day) or within 15 days
The price of issuing an annual multi-entry and exit visa urgently is equivalent to approximately 95 dollars
After obtaining a temporary residence permit, the right of a foreigner to enter Belarus without a visa is canceled (in case of his presence !!! )
The validity period of the temporary residence permit in Belarus
One year with the possibility of extending it every year.
Note: the passport must be valid during this year
The term for consideration of documents submitted for obtaining a temporary residence permit is 15 days from the date of their submission
The exception is foreigners and stateless persons who apply for a permit on the basis of marriage with a citizen (citizen) of Belarus or a citizen (citizen) permanently residing in Belarus. In this case the term for consideration of documents is 30 days
The state fee for issuing a temporary residence permit in the Republic of Belarus is equal to 3 fixed units of measurement equivalent to about 35 dollars
Extension of the validity of the temporary residence permit
If the foreigner has not lost the grounds for obtaining a temporary residence permit, he submits the same documents that he submitted to obtain the previous one.
What possibilities does the Belarusian temporary residence permit offer?
Legal residence on the territory of the Republic of Belarus for an unlimited period during the validity period of the permit;
The possibility of buying a car and registering it in your name;
The possibility of obtaining an entry and exit visa;
In some cases, the possibility of applying for visas of other countries from embassies located in the Republic of Belarus;
The possibility of requesting an invitation for your relatives to visit Belarus.