Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Provides protection in Belarus for individuals fleeing persecution, conflict, or natural disaster, offering a pathway to temporary residence and support based on international and national humanitarian law.
Eligibility: Individuals fleeing persecution or conflict with a well-founded fear for their life or freedom in their home country, unable to safely return, and meeting criteria under Belarus's Law on Refugees.
Processing Time: ~270 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://mvd.gov.by/en/main.aspx?guid=19101
Summary: Provides protection and temporary legal status in Belarus for individuals facing persecution or conflict in their home country. Eligibility requires a well-founded fear for safety. Benefits include legal residence, access to social support, and non-refoulement.