At a Glance
- Significant amendments to
Belarus' immigration laws will take effect July 1, 2020,
including changes to temporary stay registration deadlines; broader
eligibility for obtaining permanent residence permits; amendment to
periods of absence rules affecting permanent residence; and entry
and exit bans.
- Additionally, following numerous
labor code amendments, local and foreign employees now have more
possibilities to work off the premises of the sponsoring
employer.
The situation
The Belarussian government made significant amendments to
immigration laws, which will enter into force on July 1, 2020.
Additionally, numerous changes were made to the labor code,
effective January 28, 2020, which mostly affect local workers.
