The Belarus Investor Residence Permit offers foreign nationals a pathway to permanent residency in Belarus through investment. Applicants must meet a minimum investment requirement of 15,000 basic units (approximately US$202,000, based on the current rate of 40-42 Belarusian Rubles per basic unit, equivalent to 12.9 U.S. dollars).
Applicants can invest in establishing businesses, acquiring intellectual property rights, or participating in public-private partnerships.
To qualify for the Belarus Investor Residence Permit, applicants must meet the following requirements:
To gain Belarusian citizenship through naturalization, an applicant generally needs to meet the following requirements:
Fast-Track Option:
The residency requirement may be reduced or waived for individuals who make significant contributions to Belarus, including economic investments. While the law provides this flexibility, specific qualifying thresholds and timelines are determined on a case-by-case basis by government authorities.
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Applications for this program may be directed to The territorial division for citizenship and migration or the Department for Citizenship and Migration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Legislation upon which this program is based:
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