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REQUIREMENTS FOR NON U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN A VISA TO ENTER BELARUS
Passport
Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 3 months and must have at least one blank visa page. If you do not have any blank visa pages in your passport, TDS can assist you in applying for additional pages If your passport expires within 3 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.
Photo
Please send 1 recent professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Proof of US Status
Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Letter of Invitation
An original or a copy of a letter of invitation from a belarusian travel agency. Hosting organization should be registered as a tourist company by the Belarusian authorities.
Sample of a letter of invitation: in English in Russian
Additional Documents
If you formerly had USSR or Belarusian citizenship, please submit the documents proving the loss of USSR/Belarusian citizenship.
TDS Service Fee
| Type | Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $50.00 | 5-6 Business Days |
| Rush | $75.00 | 1 Business Day |
Consular Fees
| Type | Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Single | $131.00 | Up to 90 Days |
3 Months |
5-6 Business Days |
| Regular | Double | $232.00 | Up to 90 Days |
3 Months |
5-6 Business Days |
| Regular | Multiple | $333.00 | Up to 90 Days |
3 Months |
5-6 Business Days |
| Rush | Single | $232.00 | Up to 90 Days | 3 Months | 1 Business Day |
| Rush | Double | $434.00 | Up to 90 Days | 3 Months | 1 Business Day |
| Rush | Multiple | $636.00 | Up to 90 Days | 3 Months | 1 Business Day |
Application Form
Application Form
Please Send One Fully Completed and Signed Application Form.
Shipping Address
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
641 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1435
New York, NY 10022
URGENT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO TDS USING ONLY THE FEDEX COMPANY
FedEx Fees
| FedEx Return Shipping |  |
|---|---|
| Continental USA Only | Price |
| Next Business Day - up to 3 passports | $23.00 |
| Next Business Day - 4 or more passports | $26.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $39.00 |
| Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI | Price |
| Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) | $39.00 |
| International | Price |
| Call for a quote. | Call. |
Additional Helpful Information
Medical insurance is required for all foreign citizens traveling to the Republic of Belarus. This medical insurance can be obtained upon arrival at airport and border entry points. More information
Transit visas are required for all travelers heading to or from Russia or other New Independent States via Belarus (even if the traveler has valid Russian visa or visa of other NIS state)
The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus has introduced a simplified procedure of obtaining Belarusian guest and business visas by the citizens of Argentina, Bulgaria, Brazil, Great Britain, Hungary, Canada, Slovakia, Uruguay, Chile, Switzerland, South Korea, South African Republic and Japan. Starting from the August 1, 2003 the citizens of the abovementioned states will not need invitations to obtain a visa valid for up to 30 days in Belarusian diplomatic mission abroad. This category if visitors will only need to present a passport, completed application form and a photograph.
Your application will be hand carried to the Consulate, normal processing time is 5-6 business days.
