Get a Belarus Visa
Visa Application Requirements for an Belarus Tourist Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding endorsements pages
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBTvisas at 800-929-2428 for further details.
Photograph(s)
You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.com/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against an all-white background and printed on high-quality photo paper; be two inches by two inches; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may not wear eyeglasses or headwear except for religious purposes. Your photo should not be affixed to your application and the photograph may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.
Visa Application Form
You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:
- Include answers for all fields
- Display your full name as it appears in your passport
- Display an original signature
- Be typed (no handwritten forms will be accepted)
- Have no corrections or white out at all
CIBTvisas Order Form
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.
Letter of Invitation
You must submit a copy of a letter of invitation from your Belarusian Travel Agency. The hosting organization should be registered as a tourist company by the Belarusian authorities. A sample of a letter of invitation can be found by clicking on the following link: Sample Letter of Invitation.
The letter of invitation must follow the sample letter format and include:
- Include the dates and length of your stay
- Include your name as printed on your passport
- Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
- Include your ticketed flight details or e-ticket (regular flight itinerary is not acceptable)
Proof of Health Insurance
You must provide a photocopy of the front and back of your insurance card as well as a letter from your insurance company. This letter (an original or a copy) must include the following:
- The name, address and phone number of the insurance company
- The policy holder's full name
- The insurance policy number
- Details of territorial coverage (should be valid in Belarus or worldwide)
- Insurance term of validity (should be valid through the period of travel or temporary residence in Belarus)
- The amount of emergency medical coverage (should not be less than 10.000 Euro ~ $12.000 with $0 deductible)
Urgent Applications
If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.
Visa Application Requirements for an Belarus Business Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding endorsements pages
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBTvisas at 800-929-2428 for further details.
Photograph(s)
You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.com/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against an all-white background and printed on high-quality photo paper; be two inches by two inches; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may not wear eyeglasses or headwear except for religious purposes. Your photo should not be affixed to your application and the photograph may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.
Business Cover Letter
You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Cover Letter. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/bcl-order to get started.
Letter of Invitation
You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for providing the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be original (a copy of this letter will not be accepted)
- Be written on company letterhead
- Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
- Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter
- Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa
Additional Documents for Long-Term Stay
If you are applying for a long-term (1-year), multiple-entry visa, you must provide the following additional documents:
- An original letter of invitation from Belarus (please reference the sample letter of invitation written in Russian found in this application kit as a guide)
- An original or notarized letter of registration of the company in Belarus
- A notarized contract with the company in Belarus (all pages must be notarized)
Visa Application Form
You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:
- Include answers for all fields
- Display your full name as it appears in your passport
- Display an original signature
- Be typed (no handwritten forms will be accepted)
- Have no corrections or white out at all
Proof of Travel Arrangements
- Include your ticketed flight details or e-ticket (regular flight itinerary is not acceptable)
CIBTvisas Order Form
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.
Proof of Health Insurance
You must provide a photocopy of the front and back of your insurance card as well as a letter from your insurance company. This letter (an original or a copy) must include the following:
- The name, address and phone number of the insurance company
- The policy holder's full name
- The insurance policy number
- Details of territorial coverage (should be valid in Belarus or worldwide)
- Insurance term of validity (should be valid through the period of travel or temporary residence in Belarus)
- The amount of emergency medical coverage (should not be less than 10.000 Euro ~ $12.000 with $0 deductible)
Urgent Applications
If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.
Belarus Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my Belarus visa?
The best time to apply for your Belarus visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Belarus visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Belarus visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.