Business visa to the Republic of Belarus
Business visa |
6-7 working days |
2-3 working days |
single/double/multiple-entry |
135 CHF |
205 CHF |
multiple-entry up to 1 year period |
155 CHF |
215 CHF |
To apply for a visa to the Republic of Belarus you need to send to Visa Handling Services GmbH
Postfach 3168
3001 Bern
following documents:
1 |
Passport (original) |
Passport which contains at least 2 blank pages for visas and is valid for a period of minimum 90 days after the visa expires. |
2 |
1 Photograph |
A color photograph must be taken no more than 6 months before applying for a visa with a clear full-face image of the applicant, against a light background, size 3,5 x 4,5 cm. |
3 |
Visa application form |
Visa application form, completed online and signed. You can also use our service to fill out an electronic application form (+ 10 CHF). In this case fill out the form. |
4 |
Insurance confirmation |
You need to provide a confirmation from the insurance company that your medical insurance policy is valid on the territory of the Republic of Belarus and covers medical expenses of at least 10.000 euros and the entire duration of the visa. Confirmations from several insurance companies can be provided. |
5 |
Invitation (for 1 year visa – only in original) |
An invitation must be formalized on a company letterhead paper with the stamp and the official signature. It must also include the name of applicant, the purpose of journey, the requested number of entries and the length of visa required. |
6 |
For foreigners |
A copy of the valid stay permit in Switzerland. |
7 |
Payment receipt |
You have to pay for the services on the VHS account in Bern via online banking or with a receipt at a post office. |
8 |
Signed order form |
Please complete the order form on your computer, print and sign it using the link. |
For children under 18 years of age whose parent/parents came from the former Soviet Union in addition:
- A copy of birth certificate;
- Copies of the main (with photo) pages of parents' passports;
- Documents confirming loss of the previous citizenship of parents.
For citizens who previously had Belarusian citizenship or were born on the territory of Belarus, it is necessary to provide certificate of termination / loss of citizenship or on non-belonging to the citizenship of the Republic of Belarus.
For immigrants from the former USSR / natives of the post-Soviet republics, it is necessary to provide a copy of the certificate of termination of the previous citizenship or a copy of the certificate of granting the citizenship of the Swiss Confederation.
Please note!
- The documents can only be processed after receipt of money on the VHS account of the Visa Application Centre.
- The decision whether to issue or refuse to issue a visa is taken by a Consular institution. The Consular institution may also invite an applicant to an interview or extend the visa processing time and also to request additional documents.