The procedure of obtaining Belarussian visa is simple though it demands some expenses and physical efforts. Besides it is important to avoid problems frequently unexpected for foreigners. They could find them at Belarusian Embassies, at the borders or inside the country. Read all the information about visa obtaining, registration, customs regulations in the bottom of this page.

In most cases to receive any kind of Belarusian visas you will need an invitation or a voucher, the passport, valid within 6 months, back tickets and the medical insurance for the whole term of staying in the country.

The Belarusian visa can be obtained in consular establishments of the Republic of Belarus. Since 2002 you may get Belarusian visa on arrival to the National Airport "Minsk-2";, but only if you have all documents with you.

Consular establishments of Belarus issue the following kinds of visa: tourist, business, private, transit, for work, for study, for a constant residence.

Our company renders a qualified visa support for obtaining tourist visa for all our clients applying for a Personal Tour, or Group Tour , or any other kind of tour . We believe that it is the best type of visa for all short-term (less than 30 days) travel to Belarus.The services are provided by the leading travel agencies in Belarus.

Visa Requirements

Belarusian visa is issued in 5 working days, there is also a possibility to get it urgently (during 48 hours) by paying double fee. Normal fee for Belarusian private or business single visa can vary from 40 to 80 USD. Visas for children under 16 are issued free of charge, visa processing fee can be levied in this case by certain Belarusian embassies or consulates.

On arrival by the Consular office in the National airport Minsk the fees are:
in case no consulate or embassy of Belarus is established in the country of residence:
tourist visa - 45 USD
private or business visa - 100 USD
transit visa - 30 USD
in case consulate or embassy of Belarus is established in the country of residence:
tourist visa - 60 USD
private or business visa - 140 USD
transit visa - 50 USD

Types of visa
Consular establishments of Belarus give out the following kinds of visas: tourist, business, diplomatic, service, private, transit, for work, for study, for a constant residence.

Belarusian tourist visas are issued upon presentation of the original of the tourist voucher received from Belbride Travel.

To get a visa for private purposes foreigner has to present the invitation issued for a Belarusian resident by his local passport and visa office. The original invitation should be handed over to the embassy/consulate or Consular office at the National airport in this case, any fax or photocopy is excluded. Multiple private visa is issued upon presentation of the original invitation to foreigners, visiting their close relatives. In our practice to get a personal visa an inviting person from belarus has to go through endless queues and officials, and we would not recommend anyone to apply for this kind of visa.

Additional information

Visas can be valid for one, two, three or multiple entries. They are to be used within the period indicated therein.

Foreigners visiting Belarus must register within a period of 3 working days with local passport and visa office and have registration put in their passport. If staying in a hotel, this will be arranged by the hotel.

In case of need, private or business visa can be extended up to 90 days when staying in Belarus. It will be done by Minsk city passport and visa office (contact phone + 375 17 231 38 09) or Regional passport and visa office in Grodno, Brest, Minsk, Mogilev, Gomel upon presentation of all required documents. Tourist visa cannot be extended.

Exit permits required for all foreigners intending to leave the country with expired visas. They are issued by Minsk city passport and visa office or Regional passport and visa offices in Grodno, Brest, Minsk, Mogilev, Gomel.