Residence arrangements in Cyprus for Belarusian nationals unable to renew passports

Before

Belarusian nationals were able to obtain or renew passports through Belarusian consular authorities

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After

Belarusian nationals must be physically present in Belarus for passport issuance or renewal

ℹ️ Exact effective date not yet published — check the official portal before booking.

⚠️ Not yet officially confirmed. Source: www.gov.cy, 2026-08-26.

Belarusian nationals can no longer obtain or renew passports through Belarusian consular authorities abroad; Cyprus provides residence arrangements in response.

Official source: "278/2023 of the Republic of Belarus, Belarusian nationals have no longer been able to obtain or renew passports through Belarusian consular authorities abroad. Consequently, the physical presence of the person concerned in Belarus is required for the issuance or renewal of a passport."

Source: https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/uncategorized/residence-arrangements-for-belarusian-nationals-in-the-republic-of-cyprus-in-light-of-decree-no-278-2023-of-the-republic-of-belarus/

Routes we re-verified

Belarusian → Cyprus

Related changes — Cyprus

Destination guide

Cyprus entry requirements
all nationalities · visa policy

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Source & verification

https://www.gov.cy/mip-md/en/uncategorized/residence-arrangements-for-belarusian-nationals-in-the-republic-of-cyprus-in-light-of-decree-no-278-2023-of-the-republic-of-belarus/

278/2023 of the Republic of Belarus, Belarusian nationals have no longer been able to obtain or renew passports through Belarusian consular authorities abroad. Consequently, the physical presence of the person concerned in Belarus is required for the issuance or renewal of a passport.

Change notes are point-in-time. Always confirm current rules on the official portal before you travel.