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Belarus - November 2023

Belarusians must receive permission to move abroad

New regulations published on 20 November say that Belarusians who plan to leave the country to take up permanent residence elsewhere must now receive permission from the Citizenship and Migration Department before departing. Citizens were previously asked to register at a consulate. Applicants must now also file a wide range of personal documentation, including relatives’ contact details, and officials will check if the applicant is barred from leaving the country for any reason.

Sources: Mediazona Belarus, Belarusian Council of Ministers

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