Published: 03.06.2026
The government adopted a new version of the rules governing the stay of foreign nationals and stateless persons and amended transit rules. Foreigners must undergo mandatory fingerprint registration when transiting Belarus, while those staying or residing temporarily may no longer engage in individual entrepreneurial activity or one-off market sales.
The update affects two practical situations: transit through Belarus and business activity by foreigners with temporary status. Transit passengers are subject to mandatory fingerprint registration, while foreigners temporarily staying or residing in Belarus face narrower options for self-employment and market sales. According to the source, the changes implement provisions of the law on state fingerprint registration and refine existing migration procedures. This matters to anyone planning not only residence in Belarus but also individual entrepreneurial activity there.