To begin with, let's look at the existing regimes of residence of foreigners in Belarus.
A foreigner can:
- temporarily stay in Belarus;
- temporarily reside in Belarus;
- permanently reside in Belarus.
If you are going to live in Belarus for several years, then you should think about obtaining a residence permit in Belarus.
The Law " On the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Belarus " specifies a clear list of grounds for obtaining a permission for permanent residence in Belarus. For example, a foreigner can obtain this permission if he/she is a close relative of citizens of Belarus permanently residing in our country. Or, for example, a foreigner who has refugee status in Belarus can also apply for a permanent residence permit in Belarus. And it is not a complete list, which is enshrined in the law.
At the same time, international agreements concluded with Belarus may provide additional grounds for obtaining permanent residence in the Republic of Belarus.
However, it should be noted that in some cases, the authority may refuse to issue a permanent residence permit to a foreigner. For example, a foreigner who has committed 5 or more administrative offenses in Belarus within 1 calendar year is unlikely to receive a permanent residence permit in Belarus.
I advise you to consult a lawyer if you have decided to get permission for permanent residence in Belarus.
Lawyer Kseniya Pinevich will determine what in your case should be indicated as ground for obtaining a permanent residence permit. Moreover, Kseniya Pinevich will help you to draw up all the necessary documents for their submission to the competent authority.
