Relocation plan to Belarus

Sample step-by-step plan

This is an example plan for a hypothetical scenario: Going solo · Employment · Family reunification · citizen of Russia

Cost of living (one adult)EUR913/mo
Steps in the plan27
Updated19.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Readiness to Relocate Confirmed

    A basic relocation plan to Belarus has been developed, including the legal basis, budget, employment, and a list of necessary actions.

  2. 2 Right to Reside and Work Formalized

    The applicable legalization procedure has been confirmed, and the necessary status for residence and employment has been obtained.

  3. 3 Relocation to and Entry into Belarus Completed

    Housing has been prepared, logistics organized, the person has entered Belarus, and begun settling in.

  4. 4 Post-Entry Registrations Completed

    The address, migration formalities, banking, and medical matters have been put in working order.

  5. 17 Complete the Relocation and Enter Belarus

    The applicant has arrived in Belarus, gained access to housing, and retained proof of entry and residence.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 11 Choose and confirm the migration route for a Russian citizen

    It has been determined whether the applicant needs a residence permit or another form of lawful residence, taking into account Russian citizenship, family-based grounds, and employment.

  2. 12 Prepare and submit an application for the required status

    The application and supporting documents have been submitted to the competent authority, and the procedure for obtaining the result has been recorded.

  3. 19 Complete the post-entry migration procedure

    The necessary actions after entry have been completed, and confirmation of lawful residence on the chosen grounds has been obtained.

Documents, translation, apostille
  1. 5 Check the set of documents and the grounds for family reunification

    Missing documents have been identified, and it has been confirmed that the stated grounds for family reunification apply to the situation of one applicant.

  2. 7 Prepare supporting documents for submission

    A set of personal, family, employment, and financial documents has been assembled in a form suitable for submission.

  3. 9 Complete the necessary translations and certifications

    Documents requiring translation or certification have been prepared for use by Belarusian institutions.

Budget and Cost of Living
  1. 6 Create a relocation budget within the available reserve

    Permitted expenses for travel, housing, paperwork, and the first few months of living are documented, with a budget of 2000–3000.

  2. 24 Recalculate the budget after the first month of living

    Actual expenses are compared with the plan, a monthly limit is established, and the financial reserve is replenished.

Healthcare and Insurance
  1. 8 Arrange medical coverage for the relocation period

    Insurance or another form of medical coverage has been selected for the journey, entry, and status formalization.

  2. 20 Determine a permanent way to access medical care

    A clinic or another accessible healthcare pathway has been selected, and insurance coverage has been aligned with the new status.

Housing
  1. 13 Find temporary and then permanent accommodation

    A housing option has been found that fits the budget and is suitable for confirming the address after moving in.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 14 Choose a bank and prepare the financial infrastructure

    A bank has been selected for receiving income and making everyday payments, and the information needed to open an account has been prepared.

  2. 21 Open and activate a bank account

    An active account has been opened for receiving a salary, transfers, and covering ongoing expenses.

Employment and Employee Rights
  1. 10 Confirm the Employer and Employment Terms in Belarus

    The position, income, start date, and procedure for formalizing the employment relationship have been documented.

  2. 22 Complete the Formalization of the Employment Relationship

    The employment has been formalized in the agreed format, payment rules and available employment guarantees have been established.

Moving Logistics
  1. 15 Arrange travel and transportation of personal belongings

    Transportation and necessary services have been booked, the contents of the luggage have been determined, and a safe way to transport the belongings has been selected.

  2. 16 Prepare documents and a border-crossing plan

    The travel folder contains the documents required for the trip, and the route and actions to take in case of a delay have been checked in advance.

Integration and everyday life
  1. 18 Register your residential address after arrival

    The residential address is confirmed in the required manner, and the confirmation is saved for further registration procedures.

  2. 23 Set up communication, transportation, and essential household services

    Mobile service, internet, transportation, and the payments necessary for independent daily life are set up.

  3. 25 Create an annual calendar of mandatory actions

    The dates for status extensions, document renewals, tax obligations, and other recurring responsibilities are recorded.

Plan “B”
  1. 26 Prepare a contingency plan in case legalization is denied or delayed

    The acceptable waiting period, temporary status, communication procedure with the employer, and actions in the event of an unfavorable decision have been determined.

  2. 27 Develop a backup plan for housing, income, and returning

    A financial reserve and alternatives have been prepared in case of losing housing or work, or if it becomes necessary to temporarily return to Russia.