Business Visa

Foreign citizens may enter Belarus both with a visa and under a visa-free regime. For example, for some countries there is a visa-free regime (e.g., Georgia), which allows staying in Belarus for 90 days within a year continuously.

For some countries, there is a special visa-free entry, for example, for citizens of China or EU countries, under which one may stay for no more than 30 days within a single trip.

Types of visas for business purposes in Belarus

For business purposes, 2 types of visas may be used depending on the purpose and duration of the foreigner’s visit:

1. business visa — for those traveling to Belarus on a business trip, for a short period, including if the work involves regular visits to the country
2. work visa — for those who will come to Belarus for employment under a special permit and will stay in the country for a long period.

The business visa option is also suitable for foreign investors who want to come to Belarus to organize their own business.

Which visa is issued when working without a special permit

According to changes in 2025, when employed by a Belarusian company on the basis of the preferential List, a visa for business relations is issued at the Embassy.

As a rule, a single-entry visa is issued for up to 30 days. Subsequently, in Belarus, an employment contract is signed, a temporary residence permit is prepared, and a multiple-entry visa is issued.

Processing times for a business visa to Belarus

The visa is issued at the Embassy within 5 days. Upon payment of an additional consular fee for expedited processing, the visa is issued within 2 days.

Documents for obtaining a business visa

If a foreign citizen is a founder of a Belarusian company or is coming to Belarus for negotiation purposes, the following is submitted to the Embassy for visa issuance:

• visa application form;
• photo;
• passport;
• visa support documents;
• insurance;
• confirmation of payment of the consular fee.

However, please note that depending on the foreigner’s citizenship, the Consul has the right to request additional documents confirming the purpose of entry into Belarus (airline tickets, accommodation bookings, salary certificate, etc.).

Is it possible to submit documents for a business visa at the National Airport?

As a general rule – yes, it is possible. It is necessary to justify the reason why the foreign citizen cannot obtain a visa at the Embassy of a foreign state.

The visa fee when obtaining a visa upon arrival at the airport is 120 (180) euros, depending on citizenship.

However, there is a list of countries for which the issuance of visas at the airport has been suspended, and in any case, it is necessary to apply to the Embassy/Consulate of Belarus in a foreign state.

How to extend a business visa?

Extension of a business visa is not provided for; it is necessary to obtain a new visa at the Embassy/Consulate. However, if you are unable to leave Belarus due to emergency circumstances (flight cancellations, illness), in certain cases it is possible to obtain an exit visa and additional registration.

How to legalize stay on a business visa?

Depending on citizenship, various periods are established, before the expiration of which it is necessary to obtain temporary stay in Belarus. The standard period is 10 days.