September 22, 2015 TnH Global

Belarus Visa

Explore Belarus Visa Information

On this page, you will get detailed information about Belarus Visa and formalities.

Visa Information for the Republic of Belarus (Belarus)

Visa Note & Fees

Tourist Visa

In order to apply for visa of Belarus, the personal presence of the Applicant is necessary.
The Applicant must have passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application of visa;
One visa form (photocopy is allowed) is required
One recent passport-size photograph is required
The applicant should attach a cover letter along with form requesting for a grant of tourist visa
A copy of invitation from the tourist organization of Belarus along with tourist voucher
Medical Insurance documents from the Embassy appointed Insurance agent “Radiant Overseas Pvt. Ltd.”
The visa processing time takes a period of around 5 working days.
However, the express visa can be prepared in 2 working days by paying double of visa fee amount.

Transit Visa

Visa is required.
This visa can only be obtained if the onward visa is stamped on the passport and the Applicant holds a confirmed air ticket.
Other basic documentation is required for Tourist visa.
The visa processing time is 5 working days.
Express visa is prepared in 2 working days for double the visa fee.

Business Visa

The Applicant should be present in person, while applying for the visa.
The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application of visa.
Two visa forms (photocopy is accepted).
Two recent passport-size color photographs.
A Covering letter from the Indian Company.
An Original invitation from an Organization in Belarus typed on its official letter-head and certified with a company seal.
If the inviting company is a private organization than the Company Registration Certificate is required, duly notarized in Belarus.
Bank statement of last six months of the Applicant and the Indian Company.
The Medical Insurance from the Embassy appointed Insurance agent.
Visa will be valid for 90 days for single and multiple entries depending upon the particulars in the Invitation letter received from Belarus.
The visa processing time is 4 to 7 working days.
Express visa is organized in 2 working days for double the visa fee.

Note: Medicals are required from any doctor in India for stay of more than 3 months.

Work Permit Visa

Visa is issued.
The sponsor in Belarus is required to apply for the permit to the Ministry of Labor in Belarus.
If approved, work permit will be sent directly to the Applicant in original.
Later, Visa may be applied by the Applicant individually with the same documents as required for a Business visa.
Visa processing time will be same as the Business visa.

Seamen Visa

Belarus doesn’t issue Seamen Visa.

Student Visa

The Applicant must have a valid passport (with a set of photocopy front and back).
One duly – filled visa application form (photocopy is allowed)
One passport-size photograph
A confirmed offer letter for study (in original) from a University or other educational establishment / institution in Belarus needs to be attached. In this case, a single entry visa can be granted.
Photocopies of Birth Certificate, Marks Sheets and Educational Certificates legalized in the Counselor Department of the Ministry of External Affair should also be attached with the application form
Medical certificate from an Embassy appointed doctor for AIDS and,
Medical Insurance from an authorized agent of Belgosstrakh in India should be taken.

Facts to Know About Belarus

Name: Republic of Belarus

Location: Eastern Europe

Time: IST (-) 3 1/2 hrs

Capital: Minsk

Language: Belarusian (official) 36.7%, Russian (official) 62.8%, other 0.5% (includes small Polish- and Ukrainian-speaking minorities)

Area: 207,595 sq km

National Day: 3 July (Independence Day)

Currency: Belarusian Rouble (BYR) 1 = INR 0.01

Climate: Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern European region, bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Loyjiamoa and Latvia to the northwest. Therefore, it enjoys temperate continental climate.

Holidays: 1 Jan – New Year’s Day, 7 Jan – Orthodox Christmas Day, 8 Mar – International Women’s Day, 15 Mar – Constitution Day, 20 Apr – Orthodox Easter Sunday, 1 May – Labour Day, 9 May – Victory Day, 3 Jul – Independence Day, 2 Nov – Dziady (Remembrance Day)

Airline Name: Belavia B2

International Airports: Minsk (MSQ)

Diplomatic

New Delhi

Name: Embassy of the Republic of Belarus

Address: F-6/8B, Vasant Vihar

City: New Delhi-110003

Country: India

Telephone: 011 – 4052 9336 / 38

Fax: 011 – 4052 9337

Timings: Mon to Fri

Office Timings: 0900 to 1615 hrs