Posted: 26.12.2022 09:48:00

Lukashenko signed decree on granting citizenship to 220 people, including 27 minors

220 more people have become Belarusian citizens, including 27 minors – following Decree No. 438 signed on December 23rd by the Head of State, Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA reports with reference to the Belarusian leader’s press service

Belarusian passports will be issued to foreign citizens and stateless persons who arrived in Belarus from 18 countries, including 155 citizens of Ukraine. The decision, made on the New Year eve, will undoubtedly become a festive event for those who have waited for it.

After the instruction of the Head of State, given by him during the Big Conversation with the President, 7,317 foreigners and people without citizenship have become Belarusian citizens. Of these, 5,491 are Ukrainians. Citizenship has been granted by the President’s decision and in a simplified manner.