Residence permit renewal in Belarus
Renewing a residence permit in Belarus typically involves submitting an application and required documents to the local citizenship and migration department. The process confirms continued eligibility for residence.
It is advisable for individuals to begin the renewal process well in advance of their permit's expiration date, generally 1-2 months prior. This allows sufficient time for appointment scheduling, document preparation, and processing by the authorities, helping to avoid any lapse in legal status.
Start 60 days ahead
This duration accounts for potential waiting times for appointments, the time needed to gather all required documents, and the processing period by the migration authorities.
The process
- 1Gather all necessary documents, ensuring they are valid and correctly prepared.
- 2Pay the state fee (государственная пошлина) at a bank or post office.
- 3Submit the application form and all supporting documents to the local citizenship and migration department.
- 4Attend any required interviews or provide additional information if requested by the authorities.
- 5Collect the renewed residence permit once it is ready.
What to bring
- Application form for residence permit renewal (ходатайство о продлении срока действия разрешения на постоянное проживание или вида на жительство)
- Passport or other identity document for foreign citizens
- Valid residence permit (вид на жительство) that is expiring
- Documents confirming the grounds for permanent residence (e.g., family ties, investment, work permit)
- Document confirming the payment of the state fee
- Medical certificate confirming absence of certain diseases (as per official requirements)
- Photographs (specific size and quantity to be confirmed with the authority)
- Document confirming registration at the place of residence (прописка)
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Birth certificates of minor children (if applicable)
Who handles it
Ministry of Internal Affairs (МВД) of the Republic of Belarus, specifically its citizenship and migration departments (подразделения по гражданству и миграции).
The state fee for renewing a residence permit is typically set by Belarusian legislation and can be confirmed with the local citizenship and migration department or on official MVD websites. As of recent information, the fee is approximately 2 base values (базовые величины).
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure all documents are valid and translated into Belarusian or Russian if necessary, with notarization, before submission.
- Verify the specific requirements and current state fee with the local citizenship and migration department, as these can be subject to change.
- Be aware of the processing times and submit the application well in advance of the current permit's expiration date.
- Any changes in personal circumstances (e.g., marital status, address, employment) should be reported to the migration authorities as required by law.
Sources
Other documents in Belarus
Residence permit renewal in other countries
Often renewed together
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