Get a Belarus Visa

Business Travel Requirements for a Belarus Visa for Australian Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   Visa exempt for a stay of up to 30 days The traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds for a minimum of 32 AUD per day of stay on entry
   • Hold proof of medical insurance cover for Belarus of not less than €10,000
   • Enter and exit through the border checkpoint at the Minsk National Airport
   • Not be arriving to Belarus by plane from Russia and planning to go to the airports of Russia
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

   For stays of longer than 30 days, a visa is required. The requirements can be found within the Visalink application pack.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Be valid for three months beyond exit date
   • Have two blank facing visa pages

3. Photograph(s)

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 45mm (h) by 35 mm (w) 
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should be glued to the designated section of the visa application form (in the absence of a designated area, affix to the top right or top left corner).

4. Letter of Invitation

   An original letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. This letter must:

   • Be in Russian
   • Be printed on the official company letterhead
   • Be from a company registered as a legal entity by the Belarusian authorities
   • Bear the signature of the official and a corporate seal
   • Specify the company registration number, date of issue, the full name of the company, its location and telephone number
   • Indicate the expected duration of the applicant's stay
   • Match the number of entries and duration of stay as stated on the visa form
   • State the inviting party's written guarantees that the invitee will abide by the rules and regulations applied to foreign citizens in Belarus

   A Business Invitation Example can be found in the Application Pack

5. Proof of Travel Insurance

   Applicants must supply a copy of their Travel insurance policy certificate which shows the section detailing Medical cover. The certificate must state:

   • Full name and address of the applicant
   • Full name and address of insurance company
   • Provide cover of at least $20,000 for Medical Expenses
   • That the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip
   • That the policy is a world wide policy and that it covers Belarus specifically

6. Photocopy of Certain Application Materials

   A clear colour photocopy of the applicant's Travel Insurance Certificate

7. Visa Application Form

   One original fully completed and signed application form with an original signature (do not print double sided). This form must:

   • Be signed in blue/black ink only
   • Be completed in block capitals only

8. Visalink Order Confirmation

   Provide the Visalink Order Form included in this kit.

   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process

9. One Year Multiple Entry Applicants

   Applicants requiring a one year multiple entry long term visa must submit the following additional document(s):

   • An original business introduction letter requesting a one year multiple entry long term and confirming the applicant's employment
   • A copy of the contract between the applicant's employer and the inviting company. This document must bear an original stamp from the inviting company
   • An original company registration certificate for the inviting Belarus company