Belarus Visa

Belarus Tourist Visa

For USA Citizens:

Visa is not required for a stay of up to 30 days, provided traveler is: 
• Not arriving from Russia or departing to Russia
• Entering and exiting through Minsk National Airport
• Holding a passport valid for at least six months with at least one blank visa page
• Holding proof of round trip flight itinerary or onward flights
• Holding proof of sufficient funds (most recent bank statement showing availability of a minimum of $24 per day for length of stay)
• Holding valid proof of travel medical insurance

For stay longer than 30 days, and other nationalities: 

• Visa Required
• Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
• 1 Fully completed and signed Visa Application Form
• 1 Recent passport photograph
• For Tour Group Passenger: Official Belarus Invitation Letter from tour company confirming itinerary and including a copy of the confirmation from authorized Belarus travel company which shows the reference number for the visa
• For Individual Travel: Official Belarus Invitation Letter showing confirmation of hotel arrangements
• Proof of travel medical insurance
• For minors under the age of 18: a copy of birth certificate and copies of parents’ passport main information pages
• For Non-U.S. Citizens: A copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card), or copy of Valid U.S. Visa is also required.
• For applicants who formerly had USSR or Belarusian citizenship: Documentation proving the loss of USSR / Belarusian citizenship is required
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

PRIVATE OR IN HOME STAY:
• Visa required
• Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
• 1 Fully completed and signed Visa Application Form
• 1 Recent passport photograph
• Original Official Belarus Letter of Invitation or Visa Entitlement Certificate (Zaprashenne) from the local visa office at the Ministry of the Interior in Belarus. Your host must obtain this certificate for you and send the original certificate to you.The inviting person's first and last names and home address must be indicated in the visa application form. Your host will be required to provide the following details: Your Full Name, Address and Nationality Passport Number and Date of Birth Your Date of Arrival/Departure in Belarus.
• Proof of travel medical insurance
• For Non-U.S. Citizens: A copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card), or copy of Valid U.S. Visa is also required.
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

TRANSIT VISAS (Stay less than 48 hours)
• Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
• 1 Fully completed and signed Visa Application Form
• 1 Recent passport photograph
• Proof of flight itinerary or onward travel is required. Visa to next destination already in passport (if visa is necessary). 
• Proof of travel medical insurance
• For Non-U.S. Citizens: A copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card), or copy of Valid U.S. Visa is also required.
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

Belarus Business Visa

For USA Citizens:

Visa is not required for a stay of up to 30 days, provided traveler is: 
• Not arriving from Russia or departing to Russia
• Entering and exiting through Minsk National Airport
• Holding a passport valid for at least six months with at least one blank visa page
• Holding proof of round trip flight itinerary or onward flights
• Holding proof of sufficient funds (most recent bank statement showing availability of a minimum of $24 per day for length of stay)
• Holding valid proof of travel medical insurance

For stay longer than 30 days, and other nationalities: 

• Visa Required
• Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
• 1 Fully completed and signed Visa Application Form
• 1 Recent passport photograph
• Official Belarus Invitation Letter from the host company confirming itinerary and including a copy of the confirmation from authorized Belarus
• Proof of travel medical insurance
• For minors under the age of 18: a copy of birth certificate and copies of parents’ passport main information pages
• For Non-U.S. Citizens: A copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card), or copy of Valid U.S. Visa is also required.
• For applicants who formerly had USSR or Belarusian citizenship: Documentation proving the loss of USSR / Belarusian citizenship is required
• For Long-Term / 1-year Visa Applicants: An original Letter of Invitation from Belarus, a notarized or original Certificate of Registration of the company in Belarus, and a contract with the company in Belarus (all pages must be notarized).
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter

Fees

Consular Fees

Type C (Short Term 3 Months): Tourist or Business Visas - Single Entry

Regular Processing - 10  to 12 Business Days - $70.00
Rush Processing - 6 to 9 Business Days - $140.00
Ultra Rush Processing - 3 to 4 Business Days - $140.00

Type C (Short Term 3 Months): Tourist or Business Visas - Double / Multiple Entry

Regular Processing - 10  to 12 Business Days - $140.00
Rush Processing - 6 to 9 Business Days - $275.00
Ultra Rush Processing - 3 to 4 Business Days - $275.00

Type D (Long Term):

Regular Processing - 10  to 12 Business Days - $175.00
Rush Processing - 6 to 9 Business Days - $345.00
Ultra Rush Processing - 3 to 4 Business Days - $345.00

Type B - Transit Visas - Single or Double Entry (period of up to 48 hours stay while transiting to another country)

Regular Processing - 10  to 12 Business Days - $70.00
Rush Processing - 6 to 9 Business Days - $140.00
Ultra Rush Processing - 3 to 4 Business Days - $140.00

Consular fees should be paid by Money Order or Cashier Checks only (which Ambassador Passport and Visa can purchase on your behalf)

Ambassador Passport and Visa Fees

Regular Processing - 10  to 12 Business Days - $200.00
Rush Processing - 6 to 9 Business Days - $250.00
Ultra Rush Processing - 3 to 4 Business Days - $300.00

There is a 5% charge for all government and consular fees paid by credit or debit cards.
There is a charge of $20.00 to obtain money orders

Shipping Charges

Federal Express Charges:

(Continental USA Only)

• FedEx 2nd Business Day: $45.00
• FedEx Letter (Priority Overnight): $48.00
• FedEx Letter (First Overnight): $130.00
• FedEx Letter (Saturday Delivery): $78.00
• Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI - Fedex Priority Overnight Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $88.00