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Everything You Need To Know About Belarus Visa

belarus-visa-image As the United Kingdom is not a visa exempt country, all British nationals need a visa to enter Belarus. However, if you are a UK citizen who plans to enter Belarus through the Minsk airport, you can enter and stay in Belarus for a maximum period of 30 days without a visa.

Attention foreign nationals: All foreign nationals should register at the Belorussian migration office within five days after entering Belarus. If you are staying in a hotel, you can ask the staffs there to complete this process, and they will be glad to assist you.

Depending on the purpose and nature of the foreign national’s visit, authorities in Belarus have classified their visas into several types. Please find below the different types of visas offered by Belarus to UK nationals.

Belarus tourist visa

UK nationals planning to enter Belarus exclusively for tourism-related activities can apply for a Belarus tourist visa. Please note that these visas are issued only for tourist activities, and foreign nationals are not supposed to work inside Belarus using these travel documents.

If authorities nab you for violating the rule, you will be compelled to face strict legal consequences. In order to get a Belarus tourist visa, foreign nationals should submit the documents mentioned below.

The applicant should submit the signed copy of his or her passport that has a minimum validity of six months and two blank pages. If you find the validity of your passport as less than six months, do renew it before applying for a visa. Please note that there are several instances where foreign nationals were denied visas due to issues related to the validity of passport.
The applicant is required to submit a passport sized photograph with a light background. Please note that this photograph is taken within the last six months, and it is showing the full-frontal view of the applicant with the face centered in the middle. The traveler should also make sure that he or she is maintaining a neutral facial expression in the photograph.
The applicant should submit confirmed hotel reservation details. The hotel reservation detail that is submitted should carry all the details of the applicant’s stay including the name of the traveler, dates of stay, name of the hotel, address of the hotel etc.
It is necessary to submit the copy of travel or medical insurance. Please ensure that the insurance policy is valid in Belarus, and it is offering a minimum coverage of £10,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation.
The Belarus tourist visa application form should be completed without any errors. In case of any queries, do not hesitate to contact Visa Genie.

Tips to take care while traveling with children

If a visa is required for minors, it is necessary to submit the below-mentioned set of additional documents.

Birth certificate of the applicant should be submitted.
It is necessary to submit the copies of parents’ passport.
It is also a pre-requisite to submit the consent letter of both the parents or the legal guardian.

Belarus business visa

Belarus issues business visas to travelers who intend to visit the country for business related activities and commercial sale trading.

Please find below the documents that are required to obtain a Belarus business visa.

In order to get a Belarus business visa, the foreign national should submit the copy of the passport. Please note that this original, signed passport has a validity of six months and two blank pages.
The applicant should submit one passport sized photograph. Please note that this passport sized photograph is taken within the last six months. The photograph should be taken in a light background, and it should provide the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in the middle.
It is necessary to submit a letter from the traveler’s employer in the United Kingdom. Please note that this letter should detail the complete nature and purpose of the visit.
The applicant should submit an invitation letter from the host company in Belarus. Please make sure that this invitation letter which is duly signed should explain the purpose of the trip, and expected travel dates. The host company in Belarus should also guarantee sufficient funds for the traveler.
The applicant should provide a proof of medical or travel insurance, that provides coverage throughout the Belarus trip. It should be noted that this insurance policy is providing a minimum coverage of £10,000.
While filling the visa application form, be very careful, and make sure that you are filling it without any errors. If you find any difficulties while filling this form, do contact Visa Genie.

Belarus visitor visa

Please find below the documents that are required to obtain a Belarus business visa.

Foreign nationals planning to obtain a Belarus business visa should submit the original passport which is duly signed. Please make sure that this passport has a minimum validity of six months and two blank pages.
It is necessary to submit a passport-sized photograph of the applicant. While submitting the photographs, the applicants should make sure that it is taken within the last six months in a white background.
It is highly necessary to submit an invitation letter from Belarus approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The travel insurance proof should be submitted, and it should be valid throughout the Belarus trip. Please also make sure that the minimum coverage offered for medical emergency and repatriation is £10,000. Please note that this proof of travel insurance should show all details that includes name of the traveler, address of the traveler, name, address and phone number of the insurance company etc.
Please fill the Belarus visitor visa application form without any errors.

Belarus student visa

If you are UK citizen who plans to continue your future studies in Belarus, you can apply for a Belarus student visa.

In order to obtain a Belarus student visa, you should submit the documents mentioned below.

The passport of the student that has a minimum validity of six months should be submitted. Please note that this passport also has two blank pages for markings. If the validity of the passport is less than six months, make sure to renew it before applying for a Belarus student visa, as the chances of rejection are quite high due to this single reason.
Passport-sized photograph of the applicant should be submitted. Please make sure that this photograph is providing the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in the middle.
The applicant should submit a letter of invitation from an organization or educational institution in Belarus. Please make sure that this invitation letter is verified by the local office of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
It is necessary to complete the Belarus student visa application without any errors.

If the student is under 18 years of age, he or she should submit the extra set of documents mentioned below.

It is necessary to submit the copy of full birth certificate that shows the name of parents.
Parents’ passport copies.
Consent letters from both the parents or legal guardian should be submitted.

Belarus humanitarian visa

In order to get these visas, foreign nationals should submit the below-mentioned documents.

It is necessary to submit the passport of the applicant to get a Belarus humanitarian visa. While submitting the passport, please make sure that it has a minimum validity of six months and two blank pages.
The applicant should also submit a passport-sized photograph.
It is necessary to submit a letter of invitation in Russian from any of the organizations mentioned below.

1. The Humanitarian Activities Department of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Belarus.

2. Ministry of Education in Belarus.

3. Ministry of Health in Belarus.

4. The Committee on the Consequences of the Chernobyl Catastrophe.

5. Minsk City Executive Committee or regional Executive Committees, Belarus.

The foreign national should make sure that he or she is completing the Belarus tourist visa application form without any errors.

Belarus transit visa

If you are commuting to a different country through Belarus, you should obtain a transit visa. Please find below the necessary documents to get a transit visa.

Passport of the applicant should be submitted. Please make sure that this passport has two blank pages, and a minimum validity of six months.
A photograph of the foreign national should be submitted.
Proof of travel insurance showing the name of the traveler, and the contact number of the insurance company should be submitted. The insurance policy should be valid throughout Belarus, and it should offer a minimum coverage of £10,000.
Please fill the Belarus transit visa application form without any errors.

Belarus work visa

UK citizens who have got a job in Belarus can apply for a work visa. Please scroll down to know more about the documents that should be submitted to get a work visa.

The foreign national should submit the passport with six months validity and two blank pages.
A photograph of the applicant should be submitted.
It is necessary to submit a certified copy of a special employment permit of a migrant in the Republic of Belarus. Please make sure that this permit of employment is issued by the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Directorate of Internal Affairs of Minsk City Executive Committee, Department of Internal Affairs of a Regional Executive Committee.
The visa application form to obtain a work visa should be completed without any errors. If you face any queries while completing the Belarus work visa application form, do not hesitate to contact Visa Genie, and we will be glad to assist you.