According to the Law of the Republic of Belarus of January 4, 2010 “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in the Republic of Belarus”, a foreign citizen may enter the Republic of Belarus, leave the Republic of Belarus, and transit through it could. The territory of the Republic of Belarus with a foreign travel document [?], if the Republic of Belarus has a visa [?] unless otherwise provided by international agreements or decisions of the President of the Republic of Belarus. The Republic of Belarus.

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The rules for issuing a visa are determined by the Visa Rules of the Republic of Belarus, approved by the Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of July 15, 2010 No. 1065 (improved version, approved by the Decree) of June 24, 2020 No. 364 of the Republic of Belarus of the Council of Ministers.

The authorities that issue entry visas to the Republic of Belarus are the diplomatic missions and consular institutions of the Republic of Belarus, as well as the Foreign Entry Department “National” of the Consular Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. Airport Minsk”.

The consular fee is determined by the Tax Code of the Republic of Belarus. Special rates for certain categories of foreigners are established by the President of the Republic of Belarus.

In the Republic of Belarus, the following types of entry visas are granted:

B – transit visa, valid for 2 days;

C – short-term visa, valid up to 90 days;

d – long-term visa, valid for a period not exceeding 90 days, with the right to stay in the Republic of Belarus for 90 days, unless otherwise provided by international agreements of the Republic of Belarus …

Entry visas can be single-entry [?], double-entry [?], and multiple-entry [?].

In order to obtain an entry visa, the following documents must be presented to the entry visa issuing authority:

A copy of the duly filled visa application form [?];

One photograph (35×45 mm., created not earlier than 6 months prior to submission, full face, with face size approximately 70–80 percent of the photo’s size);

a foreign travel document [?];

Visa supporting documents.

Entry visas for business, private, or for the purpose of participating in sporting, cultural, scientific, or educational activities for a period of up to 30 days may be issued by decision of the consular officer to citizens of countries with no immigration threat. Without supporting documents.

additional documents required (at the request of the consular officer);

a medical insurance contract signed with “Belgostrakh” or “Beleximgarant” or a medical insurance contract signed with a foreign insurance organization; ,

Confirmation of the paid consular fee.

The Ministry of External Affairs does not provide any assistance in reviewing and distributing visa support documents overseas.

The duration of the visa process is 5 working days (in case of exigencies – within 2 working days) from the date of application. The decision is taken by the consular officer on the basis of the documents submitted and is final.

The consular officer has the right to reduce the number of entries and the validity of the visa and to extend the period of visa processing. The consular officer is not obliged to indicate the reasons for the visa refusal. In case of visa refusal, the consular fee is not reimbursed.

To extend the period of stay on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, foreigners must contact the local unit of the Department of Citizenship and Migration of the Ministry of the Interior at the place of registration to receive:

an exit visa;

A residence permit and, if necessary, an exit-entry visa in addition.

Foreigners have the right to travel freely within the territory of the Republic of Belarus except in places that require special permits issued by authorized state organs or other organizations of the Republic of Belarus, and facilities that are issued by the administration of these facilities. A special permit is required. , The border area and the border line are among such places (for preparation for travel to such areas, please visit the website of the State Boundary Committee of the Republic of Belarus).