MINSK, Nov 8 In 2022, 4,075 foreigners applied, of which 2,811 were Ukrainians, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus reported.
«Every year, thousands of foreigners apply for admission to Belarusian citizenship. This year, 4,075 such documents have already been considered. Basically, these are applications from Ukrainians — 2,811. Of the total number, a positive decision was made on 3,997 foreigners,» the commentary published on Tuesday in the department's Telegram channel noted.
At the same time, Alexei Begun, head of the Department for Citizenship and Migration to become a part of the Belarusian society, it is necessary to permanently reside in the republic for five years, have a legal source of livelihood, comply with the provisions of the constitution and legislation of the country.
«For example, bringing to administrative responsibility awn three or more times will become the basis for refusing to satisfy the application for admission to citizenship,» the head of the department was quoted by the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.