Immigrants in Belarus
Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe that has a relatively small immigrant population compared to many other European countries. According to the United Nations, in 2023 there were an estimated 1,050,000 immigrants living in Belarus, which represents only about 10% of the country's total population.
The majority of immigrants in Belarus come from neighboring countries, such as Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Other significant immigrant groups in Belarus include people from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Uzbekistan. Many of these immigrants come to Belarus for work or study opportunities.
Belarus has a fairly open immigration policy, and the government has made efforts to attract skilled workers and entrepreneurs from abroad. In recent years, there have been initiatives to simplify the process of obtaining work and residency permits for foreign nationals.
However, Belarus has also been criticized for its treatment of refugees and asylum seekers. The country has been accused of denying refugees access to its asylum system, forcibly returning refugees to their countries of origin, and mistreating refugees who are held in detention centers.
Overall, while Belarus does have a small immigrant population, there are still concerns about the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in the country.
