Requirements to obtain VISA to enter Belarus

Passport Information

U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, musthave at least 6 months remaining validity from the day of entry into the country for which VISA has been applied for. If validity is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee’s apply).

Belarus Tourist Visa

A valid signed original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 1 blank visa page.
1 visa application form, completed and signed – Click Here. All application forms must be typed in. (No blank spaces must be left. If a question does not apply, please type N/A. If the answer is none, write “NONE”. Incomplete forms will be returned to the applicant to be re processed.)
1- passport type colored photograph, less than 6 months old, on white background, and no glasses to be worn.
A copy of the tourist voucher and copy of confirmation from a Belarus travel agency which shows the reference number for the visa.
A copy of the Green Card is required if the applicant is a resident alien.
An original or a copy of a letter of invitation from an agency, company or organization in the Republic of Belarus, which is registered as a legal entity by the Belarusian authorities. A letter of invitation should be printed on the official letterhead with a registration number, date of issue, and should bear the signature of an official and a corporate seal. It should also indicate the expected duration of the applicant’s stay in Belarus. An inviting party must provide written guarantees that an invitee will abide by the rules and regulations applied to foreign citizens in the Republic of Belarus.
All visa applicants have to present a travel insurance valid for Belarus or worldwide (can be provided by Travelex, Travel Guard, RoamRight, Allianz Global Assistance, Travel Mate, Seven Coners, International Medical Group (IMG),…).

Medical insurance should meet the following requirements:
- name, address and phone number of the insurance company;
- full name of the policy holder;
- insurance policy number;
- insurance territorial coverage (should be valid in Belarus or worldwide);
- insurance term of validity (should be valid through the period of the travel or temporary residence in Belarus);
- amount of emergency medical coverage (should not be less than 10,000 Euro ~ $12,000 )
- must show zero deductible
Availability of health insurance can be confirmed by an insurance policy, an insurance card or other document, containing information about health insurance.

The insurance coverage letter is a compulsory document. Applicants missing this document will automatically have their visa denied.

All travelers need to have the insurance coverage letter in original during their stay in Belarus.
Onward/return tickets or confirmed itinerary
ETS Order form Click Here

Belarus Business Visa

A valid original signed passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 1 blank visa page.
1 visa application form, completed and signed – Click Here. All application forms must be typed in. (No blank spaces must be left. If a question does not apply, please type N/A. If the answer is none, write” NONE”. Incomplete forms will be returned to the applicant to be re processed.)
1-passport type colored photograph, less than 6 months old, on white background, and no glasses to be worn.
A letter of invitation from an agency, company or organization in the republic of Belarus which is registered as a legal entity by the Belarusian authorities. The letter of invitation should be made on an official letterhead and should have the signature of the head of the company as well as corporate seal. It should also contain an indication about the period of your expected stay, full financial support and possible medical expenses.
A copy of the Green Card is required if the applicant is a resident alien.
An original or a copy of a letter of invitation from an agency, company or organization in the Republic of Belarus, which is registered as a legal entity by the Belarusian authorities. A letter of invitation should be printed on the official letterhead with a registration number, date of issue, and should bear the signature of an official and a corporate seal. It should also indicate the expected duration of the applicant’s stay in Belarus. An inviting party must provide written guarantees that an invitee will abide by the rules and regulations applied to foreign citizens in the Republic of Belarus.
All visa applicants have to present a travel insurance valid for Belarus or worldwide (can be provided by Travelex, Travel Guard, RoamRight, Allianz Global Assistance, Travel Mate, Seven Coners, International Medical Group (IMG),…).

Medical insurance should meet the following requirements:
- name, address and phone number of the insurance company;
- full name of the policy holder;
- insurance policy number;
- insurance territorial coverage (should be valid in Belarus or worldwide);
- insurance term of validity (should be valid through the period of the travel or temporary residence in Belarus);
- amount of emergency medical coverage (should not be less than 10,000 Euro ~ $12,000).
Availability of health insurance can be confirmed by an insurance policy, an insurance card or other document, containing information about health insurance.

The insurance coverage letter is a compulsory document. Applicants missing this document will systematically have their visa denied.

All travelers need to have the insurance coverage letter in original during their stay in Belarus.
Onward/return tickets or confirmed itinerary
ETS Order form Click Here

Other Information

Please call ETS for latest updates and questions.

Please note: The embassy/consulate may request additional paperwork as deemed necessary

Processing Instructions

Please forward the completed requirements as detailed above to:

Express Travel Services

5755 Oberlin Drive, Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free : 1-866-376-1125
info@etsonweb.com

Your application will be sent in to the Embassy.

Fees for Express Travel Services

$125.00 – Regular(8-9 business days)
$199.00 – Expedite (3-4 business days)

Consular Fees

US Citizens

Regular Processing ( Single Entry)

(Single/Multiple Entry) – $70.00 (8-9 Business Days)

Expedite Processing

(Single/Multiple Entry) – $140.00 (3-4 Business Days)

Please note – ETS charges a $5.00 fee to make money order for consular charges

These fees are subject to change at any time by the Embassy.

Postage

$37.00 Courier Service (Standard Overnight)
$47.00 Courier Service (Priority Overnight)
$75.00 Courier Service (Saturday Delivery)
$90.00 Courier Service (First Overnight)

We use only FedEx services
Please note: Fed-ex charges may vary by location.

For Further Information Contact

Consulate General of Belarus
708 Third Avenue, Floor 20
New York, New York 10017
(212) 682-5392
http://usa.mfa.gov.by/en/