🇧🇾 Belarus · Ancestry
Citizenship by Registration — pre-1991 BSSR residents and descendants — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €631 |
| Minimum annual salary | €947 |
| Proof of savings | €3,156 |
| Minimum investment | €1,578 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Language level | A2 |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €14 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mvd.gov.by/uploads/dgim/136.docx.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €631.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://mvd.gov.by/uploads/dgim/136.docx · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum annual salary
https://mvd.gov.by/uploads/dgim/136.docx · verified 2026-06-08
Proof of savings
https://mvd.gov.by/uploads/dgim/136.docx · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum investment
https://mvd.gov.by/uploads/dgim/136.docx · verified 2026-06-08
Work experience
https://mvd.gov.by/uploads/dgim/136.docx · verified 2026-06-08
Language level
https://mvd.gov.by/uploads/dgim/136.docx · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
“Лицо, достигшее 18-летнего возраста, постоянно проживающее на территории Республики Беларусь, не состоявшее в гражданстве Республики Беларусь [...] вправе обратиться с заявлением о приобретении гражданства Республики Беларусь в порядке регистрации”
https://mvd.gov.by · verified 2026-06-19
Application fee
https://mvd.gov.by/uploads/dgim/136.docx · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.