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Belarus Visa

Belarus Visa Services in Dallas, TX

Planning a trip to Belarus from Dallas or anywhere in the DFW area? US citizens can now visit Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days when entering through Minsk National Airport. Belarus introduced this visa-free program to encourage tourism. However the situation regarding travel to Belarus remains subject to change due to the current geopolitical environment and the US State Department has issued travel advisories for Belarus. AA Passport & Visa in Richardson TX recommends checking the latest State Department travel advisory before planning your trip. If you do need a full Belarus consulate visa or if you are entering through a land border, we can assist. Open 7 days a week. Walk-ins welcome. Call 972-231-1600.

Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens

  • AA Passports Visas Service Order Form
  • Valid original passport, which meets the following requirements:
    ♦ contains a photograph of the owner;
    ♦ has at least two blank pages intended for visas;
    ♦ valid for at least 90 days after the expected departure date from the Republic of Belarus; ♦ not dubious in terms of authenticity or ownership;
    ♦ contains no torn pages, marks, entries, erasures and corrections that are not certified by the issuing authorities of the respective foreign state;
    ♦ if the applicant is under 18 years old – a copy of full Birth Certificate (contains information about parents) and copies of passports of the applicant’s parents (legal representatives);
    ♦ if the applicant previously had USSR or Belarusian citizenship – a document certifying the loss of the USSR or Belarusian citizenship must be submitted to the Embassy.
  • Completed visa application form, which meets the following requirement:♦ visa application form should be filled out in legible handwriting (in block letters) or typing, in English or Russian / Belarusian language;
    ♦ answers to the questions should be complete and logically consistent and indicate the real purpose of the visit;
    ♦ purpose of the visit should be specified in detail;
    ♦ if a question does not apply, please, write “N/A”, incomplete forms will be returned to the applicants unprocessed;
    ♦ it is the applicant’s responsibility to check whether the information given on the form is correct;
    ♦ the application form should be signed by the applicant personally — failure to observe this requirement may result in refusal of the application;
    ♦ the visa application form for a minor should be signed by their legal representative.
  • One color photograph, which meets the following requirements:
    ♦ not older than 6 months;
    ♦ size 35 x 45 mm;
    ♦ full face (70-80 % of the picture) without sunglasses, hat or other head covering unless for ethnic or religious reasons;
    ♦ plain, evenly lit and light background;
    ♦ high resolution;
    ♦ corrugation or ink is not allowed
  • Visa support documents for the required type of visa:
    Type B transit visa transit visa
    Type C short-term visa
    tourist visa
    visa for private purposes
    business visa
    visa for sport/cultural/scientific events
    humanitarian visa
    journalist visa
    student visa
    visa for religious reasons
    employment visa
    visa for permanent residenceType D long-term visa
    visa for private purposes
    business visa
    visa for sport/cultural/scientific events
    humanitarian visa
    journalist visa
    visa for religious reasons
    employment visa
  • Health insurance, which should contain the following information:
    ♦ name, address and phone number of the foreign insurance company;
    ♦ full name of foreign citizen covered by the insurance;
    ♦ validity area — should include the Republic of Belarus;
    ♦ insurance period — should cover the whole period of stay in the Republic of Belarus;
    ♦ insurance coverage — at least 10 000 Euro.Detailed information on health insurance Online services for drawing up health insurance are provided by Belarusian insurance companies Belgosstrakh and Beleximgarant.

Frequently Asked Questions

US citizens can visit Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days when entering and exiting through Minsk National Airport. This visa-free program covers tourism and business visits. However if you enter Belarus through a land border with Russia, Poland, Ukraine, or Lithuania a visa is required. The US State Department currently has a travel advisory for Belarus and recommends US citizens reconsider travel there. AA Passport & Visa advises checking current advisories at travel.state.gov before planning your trip.

The US State Department currently advises US citizens to reconsider travel to Belarus due to the political situation and the risk of arbitrary detention. US citizens in Belarus have limited access to US Embassy assistance. AA Passport & Visa always recommends checking the latest State Department travel advisory at travel.state.gov before booking any travel to Belarus. Your safety is the most important consideration before any international trip.

For the visa-free entry through Minsk National Airport you need a valid US passport with at least 3 months validity beyond your planned stay, a return flight ticket, proof of health insurance valid in Belarus, proof of accommodation such as a hotel booking, and proof of sufficient funds. You must enter and exit through Minsk National Airport to qualify for visa-free entry. Entry or exit through any other border point requires a visa.

If you need a full Belarus visa for a land border crossing or longer stay you will need your valid US passport, a completed Belarus visa application form, one recent passport photo, an invitation letter from a Belarusian citizen, organization, or hotel, proof of travel insurance, payment for the consulate fee, and in some cases additional documents. AA Passport & Visa in Richardson TX can guide Dallas residents through the Belarus consulate visa process. Call 972-231-1600 for current requirements.

Belarus visa fees vary depending on the type of visa, processing speed, and whether you qualify for the visa-free program. The visa-free entry through Minsk airport is free but requires health insurance. Consulate visa fees vary. AA Passport & Visa charges a service fee for application assistance. Call 972-231-1600 before visiting and we will give you the current cost and requirements for your specific Belarus travel situation.

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