Get a Belarus Visa

Business Travel Requirements for an Belarus Visa for Irish 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 £20.00 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 CIBTvisas application pack.

2. Overseas Processing

   There is no Embassy representation for this destination in Ireland. All applications are processed abroad using our CIBTvisas office in England. Overseas courier fees of €75.00 + VAT per order apply in addition to the fees listed

3. Passport

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

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

4. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • 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 spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

5. 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

6. Proof of Insurance

   Original medical insurance policy certificate (email not accepted). The certificate must state:

   • Full name of the applicant
   • Name, address and phone number of insurance company
   • Provide emergency medical cover of not less than £10,000
   • That the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip
   • That the policy is a world wide policy or that it covers Belarus specifically

   
   CIBTvisas offers a fully comprehensive selection of Embassy approved Travel Insurance products ranging from single trip European options through to worldwide multi-trip policies through our third party provider. Please visit https://cibtvisas.ie/insurance for further details.

7. Photocopy of Application Materials

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

8. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form. This form must:

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

9. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   Provide the CIBTvisas Order Confirmation included in this kit.

10. Additional Visa Options

    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