To enter Belarus, the following citizens can present only their passports and medical insurance:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan.
The citizens of the following countries can stay in Belarus for the specified duration without a visa:
Argentina, Brazil, Mongolia, Venezuela - up to 90 days/year.
Israel, UAE - 180 days/year.
Cuba, Montenegro, Qatar, Serbia, Turkey - maximum of 30 days/year.
China and Macao - maximum of 30 days, totaling 90 days/year.
Hong Kong - up to 30 days per visit.
For longer stays, a visa is required.
Visas:
The process of obtaining visas is governed by the Rules for the Issuance of Visas of the Republic of Belarus, approved by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus on July 15, 2010, No. 1065 (as amended by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus on September 1, 2021, No. 502).
The competent authorities for the issuance of entry visas to Belarus are the diplomatic representations and consular offices of the Republic of Belarus, as well as the office for foreign nationals' entry issues of the main consular administration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus at the Minsk National Airport.
Entry visas to Belarus can be of the following categories:
(B) Transit Visa: It can be issued for a single, double, or multiple entry. The validity of a type B visa does not exceed one year and allows a maximum stay in the territory of the Republic of Belarus of two days for each transit.
(C) Short-Term Visa: For single, double, or multiple entries. The type C visa is valid for a period not exceeding 90 days per year.
(D) Long-Term Visa: The type D visa is a multiple-entry visa. It is issued for a period exceeding 90 days but not beyond five years.
Categories of visas (C and D) include:
The documents required for obtaining a visa include a completed application form, a recent photo, a valid travel document, and, if required, supporting documentation.
The consular officer grants the visa within 5 working days (2 days for urgent requests). In case of refusal or denial, the consular fee is not refunded.
To extend their stay in Belarus, the foreigner must apply to the Office for Citizenship and Immigration (OVIR).
Foreigners have the right to move freely throughout the territory of Belarus, except for areas that require specific authorization.
Registration for Foreign Citizens:
When staying in Belarus for more than 10 working days, foreign citizens need to register with the divisions on citizenship and migration of the territorial bodies of internal affairs or via the unified portal for electronic services
No visa countries
Visa to Study
For individuals seeking a visa to study in Belarus, the following documents are required:
An Invitation from a Belarusian Educational Institution: The invitation should be approved by the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Alternatively, applicants can provide a relevant confirmation from the Citizenship and Migration Department, sent directly to the Belarusian Embassy/Consulate.
For those who are already in Belarus and wish to obtain the study invitation, it is also possible to receive it within Belarus.
Visa to Work
For individuals seeking a visa based on employment in Belarus, the following documents are required:
A Copy of a Special Employment Permit: This permit should be issued by the local unit of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. The copy should be certified by the Belarusian Public Notary. Alternatively, applicants can provide a relevant confirmation directly from the local unit of the Citizenship and Migration Department, delivered to the Belarusian Embassy/Consulate/Consular unit at the National Airport Minsk.
For Heads of Foreign Enterprise Offices in Belarus: They need to provide permission for opening the office in its original form or a copy, which should be certified by the Belarusian Public Notary. Additionally, a letter from the foreign enterprise confirming the position of the applicant is also required.
Visa for Tourism
For individuals seeking a tourist visa to Belarus, the following documents may be required depending on the purpose of the visit:
Letter of Visa Support from a Belarusian Tourist Company: This letter should be provided by a Belarusian tourist company.
Letter of Visa Support from a Sanatorium, Resort, or Recreation Center: This letter should be provided by the respective sanatorium, resort, or recreation center.
Letter of Visa Support from a Representative of Agritourist Business: This letter should be provided by the representative of the agritourist business.
Ticket to a Cultural/Sport Event: In certain cases, the consular officer may request a ticket to a cultural or sports event as a supporting document. This may be applicable for stays up to 2 days.
Confirmation of Hotel Reservation: Foreigners, who are not considered to pose a migration threat, should provide a confirmation of hotel reservation as one of the supporting documents.
Visa for tourist purposes can be single- or double-entry and is issued for a period not longer than 30 days.
Visa for Private purposes.
For various visa categories, specific documents are required for issuance. These documents include:
Invitation Issued by the Local Unit of the Citizenship and Migration Department: This invitation should be obtained from the local unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
Documents Confirming Serious Illness or Death: These documents are required for processing an entry visa to a foreign citizen and their close relatives if their spouse, close relative, or the close relative of their spouse has become seriously ill or died in Belarus.
Subpoena: This document may be required for visa processing.
Document Confirming Ownership of Real Estate Property: This document is needed for processing an entry visa to the owner of property and their family members.
Letter of Visa Support from a Belarusian Healthcare Institution or Contract for Medical Services: This letter or contract, made in accordance with Belarusian legislation, is required for processing a visa for a foreigner in need of medical care provided in Belarus, as well as for an accompanying person if required.
Letter of Visa Support from a Belarusian Educational Institution: This letter is necessary for processing a visa for a foreigner who accompanies a person traveling to Belarus to enroll in a Belarusian educational institution.
Documents Proving Family Ties: These documents, such as birth certificates or marriage certificates, are required for family members or close relatives of a citizen of the Republic of Belarus.
Documents Proving Birth on the Territory of Belarus or Belarusian Nationality: These documents are required for processing certain visa applications.
Written Invitation of a Belarusian Citizen: This invitation should have the signature of the Belarusian citizen confirmed at the Belarusian embassy or consulate, and its issuance is subject to the decision of the consular officer.
Original Certificate Confirming Burial in Belarus: This certificate, confirming the fact of burial in the Republic of Belarus and the maintenance of the graves of the family member of a foreign citizen or their spouse, is required for issuing visas to the foreign citizen, their close relatives, and spouse.
Visa for Business
For various visa categories, specific documents are required for issuance. These documents include:
Letter of Visa Support from a Belarusian Legal Entity: This letter should be provided by a Belarusian legal entity.
Application from the National Association of International Road Carriers or Competent Authority: The application should contain information about the foreigner and the requested visa. Alternatively, documents confirming the transport of goods or passengers may also be provided. This is applicable for issuing visas to crew members of international road carriers.
Application from the National Railway Organization or Railway Company: The application should contain information about the foreigner and the requested visa. This is applicable for issuing visas to train, refrigerator, and locomotive crew members.
Documents for Rendering Burial Services and Confirming the Necessity of Transporting the Coffin or Urn: These documents are required for issuing visas to employees of specialized organizations rendering services of transporting coffins or urns with the remains of the deceased to the Republic of Belarus.
Application from a Foreign Enterprise Office in Belarus: This application is specifically for managers and employees of offices in other countries, or for founders, managers, and employees of the foreign enterprise (organization) that has established this office in Belarus.
Participation in Sport, Cultural, Scientific, Educational Activities and Internships: For this category, a letter of visa support issued by a Belarusian legal entity or an application (verbal note) from the diplomatic representation or consular institution of the foreign state or the representation of the foreign organization accredited to Belarus is required. The application should contain information about the foreigner and the visa requested, specifically for participants in events organized by those representations and institutions.
Journalistic visa
the temporary accreditation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
Visa Religious and Ethnic Affairs
a letter of visa support of a religious association, approved by the Commissioner for Religious and Ethnic Affairs.
Longtime Residence
For certain visa applications, the decision is made by the regional branch of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. The visa application must be processed within Belarus. Additionally, applicants may be required to provide proof of sufficient income or earnings as part of the application process.
Please note that the decision-making process and requirements may vary depending on the specific visa category and individual circumstances.
for participation in sport, cultural, scientific, educational activities and internships.
A letter of visa support, issued by the Belarusian legal entity.
Humanitarian programs.
For individuals engaging in humanitarian activities, including rendering foreign aid, organizing the recovery of children, and participating in volunteer work, the following documents are required for visa support:
Letter of Visa Support from the Humanitarian Activities Department of the Presidential Property Management Directorate: This letter should be obtained from the Humanitarian Activities Department of the Presidential Property Management Directorate or another authorized governmental institution of the Republic of Belarus.
Letter of Visa Support from a Belarusian Humanitarian Organization: This letter should be issued by a Belarusian humanitarian organization and must be approved by the Humanitarian Activities Department of the Presidential Property Management Directorate or another authorized governmental institution of the Republic of Belarus.
These letters of visa support are essential for individuals participating in humanitarian activities and wishing to obtain a visa for their activities in Belarus.
