The procedure for obtaining special permits for employment in Belarus

 

Features of obtaining a work permit in the Republic of Belarus.

According to the laws of Belarus, it is possible to employ specialists from other states after the latter have passed a certain procedure. At the first stage, for the design of a special work permits in Belarus is to provide information on the availability of job vacancies to the district administration. To do this, it is required to issue an application of the established form, in which it is necessary to indicate the position of a foreign worker, what education he has, the amount of salary and transfer this application signed by the head of the employer's company to an authorized specialist of the employment department.

Service cost
Obtaining a work permit in Belarus	From 250 Euro (€)

 

Who may need obtaining a work permit in Belarus:

• Citizens of another state or those who do not have citizenship and do not have permission to permanently reside in the country.
• Persons temporarily residing in the country.
• Those who entered the territory of the Republic of Belarus for employment.

Categories of foreign citizens to whom such a law does not apply:

• Official migrants, as well as those who do not have such a status, but have applied for its acquisition.
• Invited foreigners for a period of not more than 90 days to exchange experiences or read, for example, lectures.
• Citizens of another country employed in diplomatic missions, consulates and other similar institutions.
• Accredited journalists.
• Invited priests.
• Students who practice on the territory of the state in full compliance with international standards.

Work permit in the Republic of Belarus can be obtained by a citizen of another country, if the citizens of the Republic of Belarus do not apply for this position, or do not suit the employer for any reason, for example, if they do not have the required qualifications. For issuance work permits in Belarus a citizen of another country who is an applicant for the position of the head of a commercial company does not need to fulfill the above condition. For obtaining a work permit the following documentation package is required:

• Application for employment of the established form.
• A copy of the passport of a citizen of another country with a translation of the established form.
• Receipt of payment for obtaining a work permit. For the issuance of such a permit, a fee in the prescribed amount is required.
• A diploma confirming the qualifications of the hired employee.
• Certificate confirming work experience.

All of the above documentation for obtaining a work permit considered within ten calendar days.

Obtaining a work permit as a manager.

Getting a work permit as the head of a company or organization requires additional discussion, as it has its own characteristics. Like any other foreign citizen, an applicant for a position as a director of a company in which he is a co-founder or owner is also required to issue work permit in Belarus. But in such a situation, the migration services are not required to submit an application to the employment authorities of the area in which the company operates. Thus, it does not matter whether there are applicants for this vacancy from citizens of the country. Same conditions obtaining a work permit in Belarus have highly qualified professionals.

What amount of payment of the state fee is charged when obtaining a work permit in Belarus.

Upon receipt business work permits state duty is paid. The amount of such a penalty is five basic units. When repeated obtaining a work permit in Belarus a fee of three base units is charged.

Obtaining a work permit in Belarus will be carried out free of charge, if it is issued in respect of investors who arrived in Belarus in full accordance with the investment agreement.

An employment contract with a citizen of another country in Belarus.

After obtaining a work permit the company hiring a specialist must conclude an employment contract with him that meets all the requirements of the law. It is also required to submit this agreement within a month for registration in the prescribed manner. In the concluded and signed employment contract, in addition to other mandatory items, the following conditions must be signed:

• Conditions when the employment contract terminates, as well as the conditions under which it is possible to change the employment contract.
• Conditions for moving to the Republic of Belarus from another state, living conditions in the country, provision of medical care for an employee.

What to do if you were denied a work permit in the Republic of Belarus.

Or, for alternative or conditional reasons, you may be denied obtaining a work permit in Belarus. For example, such permission may be denied to those employers who failed to prove that they were looking for able-bodied citizens among the citizens of the Republic of Belarus. In order to avoid such a situation, one should submit an employment advertisement to the “National Bank of Vacancies” before offering employment to a foreign citizen.

In the event that citizens of the Republic of Belarus who fully satisfy the requirements of the employer apply for the vacancy, then the foreign citizen may be denied a special permit.

Also, a foreign citizen will be denied employment if the company that invites him to work is at the stage of bankruptcy. The reason why the employer will definitely get a refusal is the provision of false information to the labor authorities.

The foreign citizen himself and his biography can also be the reason for refusing to issue a special permit. If for some reason a citizen is included in the list of undesirable persons on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, he will not receive a special permit. In the event of a criminal sanction being awarded to a foreigner, he will be denied a work permit.

Also, without explanation, employment may be denied with the wording of protecting the national security of the state. Such a ban is very difficult to remove. Also, an employee will be denied a special permit if he violates administrative law five or more times.