The Belarusian authorities allowed the passports of citizens living abroad to be taken. Decree No. 278 “On the procedure for issuing documents and processing” was signed by President Alexander Lukashenko.
The text states that “The Consul in the cases and in the manner established by the legislation of the Republic of Belarus … confiscates identity documents and documents for leaving and/or entering the Republic of Belarus”. document.
Belarusian diplomatic missions will stop the renewal of old passports and the issuance of new passports to Belarusians living abroad. Now this issue will be dealt with only by the internal affairs bodies at the place of last registration at the place of residence, in cases stipulated separately – at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic.
The apostille will also be affixed to one of the competent authorities in Belarus (main justice departments and regional executive committees – subordinate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice and Minsk City Executive Committee). document type). It will only be possible to present documents by the passport holder personally or by another person upon presentation of a power of attorney issued in the country.
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Source: Gazeta
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