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Belarus Permanent Residence for Russian Citizen

19 facts quoted from the official source

For a citizen of the Russian Federation applying under the Belarus-Russia freedom-of-movement agreement.

Route type
Free movement
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Application From Abroad AvailableA separate procedure allows filing through a Belarus mission abroad.via pravo.by
  • Application In Belarus AvailableThe applicant may apply to the local citizenship and migration division at the intended address.via pravo.by
  • Migration Card Not RequiredRussian citizens enter and stay without a migration card under the agreement.
  • Nationality or statusThe applicant must prove citizenship of the Russian Federation.
  • Permanent Residence Decision RequiredPermanent residence is granted by a decision of the citizenship and migration authority.via pravo.by
  • Prior Temporary Residence Not RequiredThe treaty makes Russian citizenship the permanent-residence ground without a five-year temporary-residence test.
  • Qualifying Basis Evidence RequiredProof of Russian citizenship establishes the treaty ground.
  • Character and securityApplicants aged 14 or older normally submit a criminal-record document issued within six months, subject to listed exemptions.via pravo.by
  • Medical screeningApplicants aged 14 or older normally submit the specified health certificate.via pravo.by
Also stated by the source
  • Address Registration After Approval MonthsThe holder must register a Belarus residence address within three months of approval.via pravo.by
  • Eligibility summaryThe Ministry of Internal Affairs states that Russian citizenship itself is a ground for Belarus permanent residence.
  • Official source basisThe Ministry of Internal Affairs states that Russian citizenship itself is a ground for Belarus permanent residence.
  • Registration Exemption DaysRussian citizens are exempt from stay registration for 90 days after entry.
  • Report summaryThe Ministry of Internal Affairs states that Russian citizenship itself is a ground for Belarus permanent residence.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Abroad Application Fee EurThe application fee through a mission abroad is EUR 105 for applicants aged 14 or older.via pravo.by · checked 2026-07-26
  • FeeThe in-country application fee is two base units for applicants aged 14 or older.via pravo.by · checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Status DurationThe permanent-residence authorization is indefinite.via pravo.by
Processing time
2 proven from the official source.
  • Abroad Processing MonthsApplications filed abroad have a six-month processing period.via pravo.by
  • Normal In Country Processing MonthsThe normal in-country processing period is two months.via pravo.by
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Belarus?
The official source states: For a citizen of the Russian Federation applying under the Belarus-Russia freedom-of-movement agreement.

Every answer is quoted from the official mvd.gov.by page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mvd.gov.byLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Belarus government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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