Polish Passport, Belarusian Bureaucracy: Man's Struggle to Register Car Highlights Immigration Challenges

MINSK, BELARUS – June 5, 2025 – A Belarusian man, kirill_akylenko, recently faced difficulties registering his vehicle due to his Polish passport and temporary residency. Kirill_akylenko, a resident of Belarus, explained the challenges of registering a car in the country while holding a Polish passport. He attempted to register his car but was informed that it was not possible due to his temporary residency status. "They told me that with a temporary registration, I cannot register the car in my name," he said. He contacted the Belarusian traffic police, or GAI, seeking clarification. The GAI confirmed that his temporary residency status prevented him from registering the car. This situation highlights the difficulties faced by foreigners in Belarus when navigating bureaucratic processes. Kirill_akylenko's experience underscores the need for clearer guidelines and potentially more streamlined procedures for foreign nationals seeking to register vehicles in Belarus. The story serves as a reminder of the challenges that can arise when legal statuses and bureaucratic processes intersect.