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Law No. 130-Z of February 2, “On Amendments to Laws on State Dactyloscopic Registration,” was published today on the National Legal Internet Portal.
The law introduces mandatory dactyloscopic registration for foreign citizens and stateless persons undergoing border control when crossing the state border, as well as for those subject to deportation, expulsion from Belarus, or transfer to a foreign state under an international readmission agreement.
At the same time, it introduces mandatory dactyloscopic registration for two categories of Belarusian citizens, including when issuing or exchanging identity documents:
those who have acquired the citizenship (nationality) of a foreign state or obtained a residence permit or other document of a foreign state granting privileges and other benefits on the basis of political or religious views or national affiliation, and who have informed the internal affairs bodies or diplomatic missions or consular offices of the Republic of Belarus of this in the prescribed manner;
citizens permanently residing outside the Republic of Belarus who have registered with consular offices after formalizing departure for permanent residence (or permanent residence status) outside the Republic of Belarus.
The requirement for dactyloscopic registration does not apply to minors under the age of 14 or to persons aged 75 and older.
The provisions concerning Belarusian citizens will enter into force on July 1, 2027.