Belarus

List of required documents:

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages, that is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expiry date.

2. Visa Application Form

One completed and signed Visa Application Form. An application has to be filled out completely. If the answer is none, write “NONE”. If a question does not apply, type “N/A”.

3. Passport-type photo

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 45 mm tall x 35 mm wide exactly, provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, eyes open, ears visible, no background light or shadow over your face, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, sized such that the face takes 70-80% of the photograph.

4. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

5. Tourist invitation

An original or a copy of a letter of invitation issued by a Belorussian hotel or a tourist agency which is registered as a tourist company by the Belorussian authorities.

The sample format for this letter can be found here.

6. Medical Requirements

All visa applicants are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period (can be provided by Travelex, Travel Guard, RoamRight, Allianz Global Assistance, Travel Mate, Seven coners, International Medical Group (IMG), etc.).

List of required documents:

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages, that is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expiry date.

2. Visa Application Form

One completed and signed Visa Application Form. An application has to be filled out completely. If the answer is none, write “NONE”. If a question does not apply, type “N/A”.

3. Passport-type photo

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 45 mm tall x 35 mm wide exactly, provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, eyes open, ears visible, no background light or shadow over your face, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, sized such that the face takes 70-80% of the photograph.

4. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

5. Business Letter

An original or a copy of a letter of invitation from a company or organization in the Republic of Belarus, which is registered as a legal entity by the Belorussian authorities.

The letter of invitation should be type on company’s letterhead with registration number, date of issue, signature of an official and a corporate seal. It should also indicate the period of stay in the Belarus.

The sample format for this letter can be found here.

6. Medical Requirements

All visa applicants are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period (can be provided by Travelex, Travel Guard, RoamRight, Allianz Global Assistance, Travel Mate, Seven coners, International Medical Group (IMG), etc.).

List of required documents:

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages, that is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expiry date.

2. Visa Application Form

One completed and signed Visa Application Form. An application has to be filled out completely. If the answer is none, write “NONE”. If a question does not apply, type “N/A”.

3. Passport-type photo

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 45 mm tall x 35 mm wide exactly, provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, eyes open, ears visible, no background light or shadow over your face, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, sized such that the face takes 70-80% of the photograph.

4. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

5. Letter of Invitation

An original invitation from relatives or friends obtained at the local passport and visa office of the Ministry of Interior.

6. Medical Requirements

All visa applicants are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period (can be provided by Travelex, Travel Guard, RoamRight, Allianz Global Assistance, Travel Mate, Seven coners, International Medical Group (IMG), etc.).

Up to 5 days visa-free travel to Belarus via checkpoint “Minsk National Airport”

List of required documents:

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages, that is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expiry date.

2. Visa Application Form

One completed and signed Visa Application Form. An application has to be filled out completely. If the answer is none, write “NONE”. If a question does not apply, type “N/A”.

3. Passport-type photo

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 45 mm tall x 35 mm wide exactly, provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, eyes open, ears visible, no background light or shadow over your face, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, sized such that the face takes 70-80% of the photograph.

4. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

5. Letter of Invitation

An original certificate of a local executive committee confirming the fact of burial in the Republic of Belarus and the maintenance of graves of close relatives or spouse of a foreign citizen.

6. Medical Requirements

All visa applicants are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period (can be provided by Travelex, Travel Guard, RoamRight, Allianz Global Assistance, Travel Mate, Seven coners, International Medical Group (IMG), etc.).

Up to 5 days visa-free travel to Belarus via checkpoint “Minsk National Airport”

List of required documents:

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages, that is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expiry date.

2. Visa Application Form

One completed and signed Visa Application Form. An application has to be filled out completely. If the answer is none, write “NONE”. If a question does not apply, type “N/A”.

3. Passport-type photo

One color photo that meets the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all white background, printed on high-quality photo paper, 45 mm tall x 35 mm wide exactly, provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, eyes open, ears visible, no background light or shadow over your face, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, sized such that the face takes 70-80% of the photograph.

4. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

5. Itinerary

A visa (or copy) for the country you are traveling to/from via Belarus. In case of traveling to the countries with no entry visa requirements – copy of the ticket, itinerary from your travel agency.

6. Medical Requirements

All visa applicants are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period (can be provided by Travelex, Travel Guard, RoamRight, Allianz Global Assistance, Travel Mate, Seven coners, International Medical Group (IMG), etc.).