Belarus Visa
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Visa Information for the Republic of Belarus (Belarus)
Visa Note & Fees
Tourist Visa
- In order to apply for visa of Belarus, the personal presence of the Applicant is necessary.
- The Applicant must have passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application of visa;
- One visa form (photocopy is allowed) is required
- One recent passport-size photograph is required
- The applicant should attach a cover letter along with form requesting for a grant of tourist visa
- A copy of invitation from the tourist organization of Belarus along with tourist voucher
- Medical Insurance documents from the Embassy appointed Insurance agent “Radiant Overseas Pvt. Ltd.”
- The visa processing time takes a period of around 5 working days.
- However, the express visa can be prepared in 2 working days by paying double of visa fee amount.
Transit Visa
- Visa is required.
- This visa can only be obtained if the onward visa is stamped on the passport and the Applicant holds a confirmed air ticket.
- Other basic documentation is required for Tourist visa.
- The visa processing time is 5 working days.
- Express visa is prepared in 2 working days for double the visa fee.
Business Visa
- The Applicant should be present in person, while applying for the visa.
- The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application of visa.
- Two visa forms (photocopy is accepted).
- Two recent passport-size color photographs.
- A Covering letter from the Indian Company.
- An Original invitation from an Organization in Belarus typed on its official letter-head and certified with a company seal.
- If the inviting company is a private organization than the Company Registration Certificate is required, duly notarized in Belarus.
- Bank statement of last six months of the Applicant and the Indian Company.
- The Medical Insurance from the Embassy appointed Insurance agent.
- Visa will be valid for 90 days for single and multiple entries depending upon the particulars in the Invitation letter received from Belarus.
- The visa processing time is 4 to 7 working days.
- Express visa is organized in 2 working days for double the visa fee.
Note: Medicals are required from any doctor in India for stay of more than 3 months.
Work Permit Visa
- Visa is issued.
- The sponsor in Belarus is required to apply for the permit to the Ministry of Labor in Belarus.
- If approved, work permit will be sent directly to the Applicant in original.
- Later, Visa may be applied by the Applicant individually with the same documents as required for a Business visa.
- Visa processing time will be same as the Business visa.
Seamen Visa
- Belarus doesn’t issue Seamen Visa.
Student Visa
- The Applicant must have a valid passport (with a set of photocopy front and back).
- One duly – filled visa application form (photocopy is allowed)
- One passport-size photograph
- A confirmed offer letter for study (in original) from a University or other educational establishment / institution in Belarus needs to be attached. In this case, a single entry visa can be granted.
- Photocopies of Birth Certificate, Marks Sheets and Educational Certificates legalized in the Counselor Department of the Ministry of External Affair should also be attached with the application form
- Medical certificate from an Embassy appointed doctor for AIDS and,
- Medical Insurance from an authorized agent of Belgosstrakh in India should be taken.
Facts to Know About Belarus
Name: Republic of Belarus
Location: Eastern Europe
Time: IST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
Capital: Minsk
Language: Belarusian (official) 36.7%, Russian (official) 62.8%, other 0.5% (includes small Polish- and Ukrainian-speaking minorities)
Area: 207,595 sq km
National Day: 3 July (Independence Day)
Currency: Belarusian Rouble (BYR) 1 = INR 0.01
Climate: Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern European region, bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Loyjiamoa and Latvia to the northwest. Therefore, it enjoys temperate continental climate.
Holidays: 1 Jan – New Year’s Day, 7 Jan – Orthodox Christmas Day, 8 Mar – International Women’s Day, 15 Mar – Constitution Day, 20 Apr – Orthodox Easter Sunday, 1 May – Labour Day, 9 May – Victory Day, 3 Jul – Independence Day, 2 Nov – Dziady (Remembrance Day)
Airline Name: Belavia B2
International Airports: Minsk (MSQ)
Diplomatic
New Delhi
Name: Embassy of the Republic of Belarus
Address: F-6/8B, Vasant Vihar
City: New Delhi-110003
Country: India
Telephone: 011 – 4052 9336 / 38
Fax: 011 – 4052 9337
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1615 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1200 hrs (Mon, Wed & Fri)
Email: india@mfa.gov.by
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings: 0900 to 1200 hrs (Mon, Wed & Fri)
Kolkata
Name: Honorary Consulate of Belarus in Kolkata
Address: SB Towers, 3rd Floor, 37 Shakespeare Sarani
City: Kolkata- 700 017
Country: India
Telephone: 033- 2289 5400
Fax: 033- 2289 5401
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 1000 to 1730 hrs.
Email: info@mirondagroup.com
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
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