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 What
is the processing time?
The processing time is the number of working days (excluding weekends, UK and
Belarus public holidays) that it will take us to obtain your visa once we have
received your documents and lodged your application with the Belarus Consulate.
We will lodge your application the next consular working day after we receive
all the application paperwork (including the visa support document where
applicable).
The Belarus consulate is closed on Wednesdays and does
not accept lodgements or collections, so if we receive your application on a
Tuesday it will be lodged on Thursday.
The day we receive your visa from the Consulate we will send it to you by Royal
Mail Special Delivery, so you will have it the next business day before 1pm, or
optionally hold it at our office for your collection.
What
is a transit visa?
A transit visa is a specific type of visa for people who are travelling (or
transiting) through Belarus to a third country, for example, going to Russia
from Poland via Belarus overland by train,
or flying from the UK into Minsk stopping a night and then continuing onto the
Ukraine by air.
You may not use a transit visa if you are returning to the country that
you entered Belarus from, for example flying from the UK to Minsk and then
flying directly back to the UK.
The transit visa is valid for two (2) days and the transit through
Belarus should occur during this time. This is generally sufficient for most travellers
including those travelling through Belarus by train, typically trains take
between 12 to 18 hours to go through Belarus; though if you have any doubts
please contact us.
I am travelling to Russia via Belarus, can you help me with the Russian visa as
well?
Yes, of course we can. We will process all visas "back to back" and return your
passport with all visas when they are complete. See the following links for
further details:
Russian visas
Train tickets - online schedule and booking
Do
I need to register my visa in Belarus?
If you stay in Belarus for three (3) or more business days excluding weekends
and Belarus public holidays then you will need to register your visa. If you
are transiting through Belarus or staying less than three (3) working days then
you do not need to register your visa, though you will still need to ensure
you obtain a migration card as described below.
When you cross the border into Belarus, for example overland by train from
Poland or by air from London into Minsk, then you will be given
a migration card which you will need to complete. The card is in two
parts, part "A" and "B" and both parts need to be completed (in block capitals)
before you go through passport control. Part "A" of the card
will be kept by passport control on entry and part "B" is returned to
you with an entry stamp on it - do not lose this card, keep it with your
passport at all times.
Mandatory government insurance is sold at Minsk international airport
upon your arrival and this is required for your registration. If
you travel to Belarus overland, for example by train or car, it is your
responsibility to obtain the insurance in the city where you are
staying before you go to get your visa registered. The two
Belarus companies that offer insurance to foreign visitors are
Belgosstrah (БЕЛГОССТРАХ) and Beleximgarant (БЕЛЭКСИМГАРАНТ), both of which are
owned by the state.
If you are staying at a hotel, the hotel will register your visa for the
duration of your stay at the hotel during the check-in process by placing the
hotel registration stamp on part "B" of the migration card.
If you are staying at a private apartment or house then you need
to be registered at the Passport and Visa Department in the town, city
or district where you are staying. Your landlord or host will
need to go with you and you will need to present your passport, part "B" of
your migration card, proof of insurance and pay the registration fee
of £4.00 (in Belarusian Roubles). The Passport and Visa Department
registration stamp will go on part "B" of the migration card.
When you leave Belarus you need to present passport control with part "B" of
your migration card containing your entry stamp, and, if required your
registration stamp(s) from the hotel or OVIR.
If you have failed to register your visa correctly or lost your migration card,
then you may have problems with passport control when leaving Belarus
including fines of several hundred US dollars.
Can I deliver my passport and collect my visa from
your office in person?
Yes, of course you can, we have an office in central London and we will be happy
to see you and assist with your application if needed. If you intend to deliver
an application in person or collect your passport and visa we are open for
collection and deliveries during the following times:
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Passport Collection and Delivery times
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Weekdays
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09.00
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18.00
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Saturday
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09.00
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11.00
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Bank / public holidays
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By arrangement
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Visa applications received by our office after 16.30 on weekdays or at any time on
Saturdays or non-working days will not start to be processed until the following working day.
How can I pay for my visa?
You have several options to pay for your visa including:
Sounds
good, how do I get my visa?
To order your Belarus visa online, simply click on the level of service you want
from the options above.
What
will happen when I click the service I want?
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When you select the service you want from the options
above we will ask you to fill in a simple online form with details
about yourself, your trip and finally you will have the option to pay using
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We will then email, fax or post (depending on your preference) your
visa application form to you.
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You complete and sign the visa application form and send this, along
with your passport (with minimum two blank pages and valid for at least 6 months after the end of the visa) and a single colour passport photograph to us.
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We will generate your visa support documents, complete all the
necessary forms and submit your completed visa application to the Belarus
Consulate. During the processing of your application, we will be on hand to
answer any queries the Consulate may have and to ensure that your application
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The day your visa is ready we will collect it in person and return
this to you using Royal Mail Special Delivery so you will have it the next
business day before 1pm or hold it at our office for your collection.
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You can follow the progress of your order through our online order tracking
system which will detail the steps taken and the steps remaining to obtain your
visa.
Can
you tell me more?
We try to give you as much information as we can to help you choose the service
you need, though if you still have more questions please feel free to look at
our Frequently Asked Questions or
contact us directly and we will be happy to help.
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