Do I need a labor market test?

For trades on the 2026 unrestricted list (construction, drivers, agriculture, cooks) — no. For other roles, you must prove inability to hire a Belarusian citizen.

How long does the entire process take?

6-9 weeks from document submission to worker arrival. Steps 2 and 3 run in parallel.

What about medical insurance?

Mandatory for all Pakistani workers. Minimum coverage EUR 10,000. Available through Belgosstrakh or Eximgarant. Cost: EUR 100-300/year.

Can I hire more than 10 foreigners?

Yes. Since July 2023, the separate "permit to attract foreign labor" has been discontinued. Only individual work permits are required.

What happens when the permit expires?

Permits can be renewed for 1-year periods. Apply 30 days before expiry. Same documents and state fee.

Do workers need Russian language certification?

No formal requirement. But employers strongly prefer workers with basic Russian (A1). IMP provides free A1/A2 Russian training for all workers.

Do I need a labor market test?

For trades on the 2026 unrestricted list (construction, drivers, agriculture, cooks) — no. For other roles, you must prove inability to hire a Belarusian citizen.

How long does the entire process take?

6-9 weeks from document submission to worker arrival. Steps 2 and 3 run in parallel.

What about medical insurance?

Mandatory for all Pakistani workers. Minimum coverage EUR 10,000. Available through Belgosstrakh or Eximgarant. Cost: EUR 100-300/year.

Can I hire more than 10 foreigners?

Yes. Since July 2023, the separate "permit to attract foreign labor" has been discontinued. Only individual work permits are required.

What happens when the permit expires?

Permits can be renewed for 1-year periods. Apply 30 days before expiry. Same documents and state fee.

Do workers need Russian language certification?

No formal requirement. But employers strongly prefer workers with basic Russian (A1). IMP provides free A1/A2 Russian training for all workers.

Great Stone Industrial Park — Minsk, Belarus

Employer Guide: Hiring Foreign Workers in Belarus

Step-by-step process with documents, timelines, and costs. Updated 2026.

IMP Coordinates the Entire Process

Step-by-Step Process

Total: 6-9 weeks from submission to arrival

Document Checklist

Employer Documents

Worker Documents

Processing Costs

Cost Item	Amount	Paid By
Work permit state fee	BYN 210 (~$64)	Employer
Visa application fee	$60-$150	Worker (or employer)
Medical insurance (annual)	EUR 100-300	Employer
Document legalization/translation	$100-$200	Worker (or IMP)
TORFL certification (optional)	$70-$100	IMP (free for workers)

Total per worker~$400-$800

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Employer Guide: Hiring Foreign Workers in Belarus

Step-by-Step Process

Employer Prepares Documents

Work Permit Application

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Visa Application (Type D)

Medical Insurance

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