Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Belarus
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Belarusian Visa.
- A valid ordinary passport (must be valid at least 90 days beyond intended date of departure from Belarus).
- Duly completed and signed application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical insurance policy with coverage at least €10,000, valid in Belarus during the whole duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Belarus Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about Belarus
Tourists do not want to miss the evening stroll around Independence Square which is one of the biggest public squares in Europe. During the stroll, tourist can bask in the gorgeous view of the water fountains and dancing lights. The Braslav Lake area is also a destination not to be ignored. With 300 lakes in the region and 30 different species of fish in the water, activities like birdwatching, rambling and climbing, this is just the place to fuel your excitement.
Foreign drivers are not allowed to drive on some roads for free, a fee has to be paid. Tourists cannot take photographs of official institutions, police stations, military facilities, and the Minsk metro.
Types of Belarus Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 3-10 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 3-10 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 3-10 days | 1 year |
| Work visa | 3-10 days | Variable |
General Requirements for Belarus Visa
- A valid ordinary passport (must be valid at least 90 days beyond intended date of departure from Belarus).
- Duly completed and signed application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Medical insurance policy with coverage at least €10,000, valid in Belarus during the whole duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Belarus Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Belarus for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- All visitors to Belarus must carry a valid passport.
- Visa applicants need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Belarus.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- Applicants may also be required to submit a document that shows they have the incentive of returning to their country at the expiry of the visa.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may also be needed.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
Belarus Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Belarus for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Belarus company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- Proof of any previous business dealings with the company you are meeting up with should be provided.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
Belarus Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- An international student who wants to pursue an educational course in Belarus will have to obtain a student visa.
- The Belarus student visa is a long-term visa granted to students who have already been accepted for admission by a recognized educational institute in Belarus.
- The student visa must be obtained before entry into the country.
- To be eligible for a Belarus student visa, you must provide proof of having being accepted as a student by a recognized Belarusian university.
- You must also provide proof of full payment of tuition fees for the course.
- Your medical insurance must cover the total number of days you will be staying in Belarus as a student.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may also be needed.
- Most universities will assist students in obtaining the student visa. Upon arrival in Belarus, the individual universities will also assist students in obtaining a temporary residency permit.
- This permit is valid for one year.
- An HIV/AIDS test, performed by a Belarusian clinic, is required for a residency permit.
Belarus Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- If you are a foreigner and have a job ready for you in Belarus, you need to get a work visa.
- Most countries require a visa to visit Belarus. Russia and certain ex-Soviet countries are an exception because their citizens can stay indefinitely without a visa.
- You must work with your employer to secure your visa.
- A medical insurance policy is required.
- This must contain the name and address of the insurance company, as well as contact numbers.
- This insurance must also be valid for the entire period of stay in Belarus.
- The employing company must provide proof that there was no citizen of Belarus available to take up the job you were offered.
- Applicants who have been previously convicted may be refused entry into the country.
Belarus Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Business visa
60.00 (USD)
Student visa
60.00 (USD)
Work visa
60.00 (USD)
Belarus Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
25 Sobukwe Road, Ferrar Avenue, Adabraka-Accra, Ghana.
rmblimited@yahoo.com / fnbinvest@yahoo.co.uk
(+233) 302-251-318 / 302 224 324 (+233) 277 353 001