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An Investment-Based Path to Belarusian Citizenship Is Described for Russian Citizens

Published: 05.03.2026

The source states that a Russian citizen may obtain Belarusian citizenship five years after relocation by investing at least €150,000 in the country’s economy. General naturalization requirements still apply, including renunciation of previous citizenship.

According to the source, an investment of at least €150,000 in Belarus’s economy may provide a route to permanent residence and citizenship within five years after relocation. This option is aimed at investors with substantial capital and still requires the other naturalization conditions, including renunciation of previous citizenship. For most people relocating, it is less accessible than the standard temporary- and permanent-residence routes. Investors considering Belarus as a long-term jurisdiction should review this pathway, while verifying its legal and financial requirements before acting.