Belarus Business Visa for indian - Definitive Guide

There are different kinds of visas for different purposes. A Belarus business visa is a permit provided to the entrepreneur who is willing to carry out a business errand in the country. It can be categorized as a C type visa or even a D type visa based on the validity it has to offer. A Belarus business visa can be issued for various reasons, which include attending business conferences, meetings with the employees or the clients, expand your business or open a new branch in the country. Without this permit, you will not be allowed to carry out any kind of business-related errands in the country.

You need to obtain a Belarus visa stamp on your passport, for which you need to follow an offline procedure. The Embassy of Belarus is responsible for the processing of the documents. The step by step procedure for the business visa application is given as follows:

1. Print the visa application form from the official Belarus embassy website.
2. Fill out the form properly with all the correct details.
3. Attach one photograph to the visa application form.
4. Proof of accommodation - hotel bookings, invitation letter, etc.
5. Attach copy of health insurance certificate
6. Submit the form to the embassy personally along with all the supporting documents.

When the documents have been submitted, the Embassy will then process the documents and the passport will be provided with the visa stamp for Belarus. The passport will be mailed back to you on your registered address.

It is important to take note that you must submit genuine documents as there are chances that with incorrect documents or information you may have to go through visa rejection. The visa rejection might even affect your future visa applications.

When you are issuing the business visa to Belarus, there are certain aspects that you need to keep in mind. If you are applying for a visa, you must make sure to follow the given rules and parameters:

• You must have proof of business ownership and purpose of visit

• You must have proper proof of your business enterprise to show it to the authorities.
• If you have been invited to a business conference or to attend a business or client meeting, an invitation letter from the company must be provided to the embassy.

• You must meet the health requirements

• You must be healthy enough to travel to Belarus.
• You must perform a medical test before travelling to the country and provide a relevant documentary proof.
• You must be within the age limit to be able to apply for a work permit.

• You must meet the character requirements

• You must be of good character and have genuine intentions behind working in Belarus.
• You need to provide a relevant documentary proof for the same as well (if asked) in the form of a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).

• You must have sufficient funds

• You must possess or have access to sufficient funds to be able to cover your stay and other expenses in Belarus.
• Bank statement or any equivalent document is to be submitted as well as proof of the same.

There are certain documents that are needed for the issuance of the Belarus business visa. The documents necessitated along with the visa application form are as follows:

• Passport with a validity of 6 months ahead of the date of travel.
• Visa application forms, completely filled and signed.
• 1 passport size photo (35x45mm) with 70% to 80% face coverage and white matt finish background.
• Proof of accommodation - Hotel Bookings, Invitation letter, etc.
• Confirmed airway tickets.
• Proof of travel insurance.
• Letter of invitation from the host company on the company letterhead (if applicable).
• Letter from the Chamber of Commerce
  
  

• Coloured photos
• Dimensions: 32mm x 35mm from face to chin
• 70% to 80% face coverage
• White background
• Neutral expressions on the face
• Head must be square to the camera
• Any kind of glasses are not allowed
• Headgears are prohibited except for religious reasons
• Photographs shouldn’t be older than 3 months

The time required for the processing of documents and the visa depends upon several factors. These include the type of visa, the number of entries, the workload at the embassy, and others. The business visa to Belarus is generally processed within the next 5 business days. The time span may increase or decrease depending upon the factors previously mentioned. Although, if you require the visa soon on an urgent notice, you can get it done in 48 hours upon paying the extra fee.

The business visa fee for Belarus is dependent on various aspects such as the validity of the visa, the type of visa, the number of entries, visa extension, delivery charges, service charges, and others. The fee will differ and is to be paid online after filling out the online visa application form.

When the documents are complete and the visa application form is filled completely, it is to be submitted to the Embassy. With the completion of the process, -

• If there are any other requirements to be fulfilled or if there are any mistakes in the application, the embassy or the agency must be informed.
• If there are any changes related to the application, for instance, change in marital status or birth of a child, you must inform the embassy/agency.
• You can even check the status of the application and the processing in the meantime. 
• If there is a change of plans, you can withdraw the application.
• The visa fee is generally not refundable.

In order to check the status of your tourist visa or track the processing of the same, you will have to call the embassy of Belarus. When asked, you can provide your visa application number and your visa status will be known to you. Else, you can simply check the status online on the website of the visa service or visa application centre that you have applied through online.

After the submission of the documents and when you have the visa, you need to take care of a few things and keep some pointers in mind - 

• Before travel

• Upon receiving the passport, check for the visa stamp that has been applied on it.
• If you have changed your mind or have different plans after the issuance of the visa, you cannot extend it at the embassy. You may have to reapply for a different visa.
• To extend your period of stay in the Republic of Belarus, you can apply to the local office of Citizenship and Migration Department and get the visa extended or get an exit visa.

• At the Border

• Once you arrive, you need to register at the local Citizenship and Migration office within 5 days.
• The local police will then issue a registration stamp by the Ministry of Interior of Belarus attached to your (visitor’s) passport.
• If you are accommodated in the hotel, the reception bureau will arrange the process for you.

• When you enter Bahrain

• Ensure not to get involved in any kind of employment. You can, however, do volunteer work.
• The business visa does not permit you to employ the residents or reside in the country.
• It is a permit that allows you to only perform business and business-related operations in the country. You are still permitted tourism.
• The tourist prohibited areas must be stayed out of.
• Make sure you don’t overstay and apply for a visa extension in time.