Visa processing starts only after we have collected ALL necessary documents, interviewed an applicant and received money for the required visa. Normally it takes us 5 (five) working days to issue a visa; express visas are proceeded within 2 (two) working days. Please, note that we DO NOT ACCEPT visa documents delivered to the Consular Section by courier services. Every applicant has to submit his/her documents and come for the interview PERSONALLY. The Consular Section NEVER informs the Applicant about the reasons for refusal. Visa fee is charged to cover the cost of processing of a visa application. Visa fees are non-refundable. PLEASE, NOTE THAT THE EMBASSY COLLECTS THE VISA FEE AS THE ONLY PAYMENT FOR THE VISA ISSUING! THE EMBASSY DOES NOT COOPERATE WITH ANY MEDIATORS OR AGENTS ON THE SUBJECT OF GRANTING ANY RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES WHICH GO BEYOND THESE VISA REQUIREMENTS OR SOMEHOW CONTRADICT THEM! TO OBTAIN A VISA THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONSULAR SECTION OF THE EMBASSY: 1)PASSPORT 2) VISA SUPPORT DOCUMENTS (DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF VISA) 3) 4) PHOTOGRAPH 5) PAYMENT 6) MEDICAL INSURANCE 7) OTHER DOCUMENTS (DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF VISA) 1. PASSPORT A valid original passport (“Permit for Reentry” or “Refugee Travel Document” are also acceptable). A passport should have at least two blank visa pages and should be valid for at least 90 days upon conclusion of your trip. 2. VISA SUPPORT DOCUMENTS — An ORIGINAL (not a copy) of a letter of invitation from a Belarusian travel agency. Hosting organization should be registered as a tourist company by the Belarusian authorities. — Evidence of prepayment for touristic services (100%) — Contract with Belarusian travel agency (signed by both Parts) — Touristic program (Should be prepared by Belarusian travel agency)
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APPLICATION FORMYou can download the official Belarusian visa application form here: http://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/info/visa-applications.html
· the visa application form should be filled out in legible handwriting or typing (in BLOCK LETTERS), in English or Belarusian/ Russian
· answers to the questions should be complete and logically consistent and indicate the real purpose of the visit
· the purpose of the visit should be specified in detail
· if a question does not apply, please, write “N/A”, no blank spaces must be left, incomplete forms will be returned to the applicants unprocessed
· it is the applicant’s responsibility to check whether the information given on the form is correct
· contact details (telephone number and address) should be specified in detail
· the application form should be signed by the applicant personally; failure to observe this requirement may result in refusal of the application
· the visa application form for a minor should be signed by their legal representative
4. PHOTOGRAPH
One photograph of the applicant should be attached (stapled or pasted) to the marked space at the upper right-hand corner of the application form. Do not staple the face.
The photograph must meet the following requirements:
taken within the last 6 months;
in color;
professionally printed in high quality on photo paper;
45 mm high by 35 mm wide;
in sharp focus and clear;
taken on plain, light and evenly lit background;
taken in full-face view directly facing the camera;
with a neutral facial expression and both eyes open;
with no shadows, glare, noise or distortion on the image or background;
sized such that the face takes 70–80% of the photograph;
with no ink marks, tears or creases;
must not be retouched.
5. PAYMENT
The Embassy accepts only Euro.
Bank-notes with stamps or defects are not accepted.
VISA FEES
| Type of Visa | 5 working days | Up to 48 hours |
| All types of visas | 60 euro | 120 euro |
All visa applicants have to present a medical travel insurance valid for Belarus or worldwide. A travel insurance has to contain the following information: name, address and phone number of the insurance company; full name of the policy holder; insurance policy number; insurance territorial coverage (should be valid in Belarus or worldwide); insurance term of validity (should be valid through the period of the travel or temporary residence in Belarus); amount of emergency medical coverage (should not be less than 10.000 Euro ~ $12.000 with $0 deductible). Please kindly note that a photocopy of insurance card will not be sufficient enough to meet the above requirements. The insurance coverage letter is a compulsory document. Applicants missing this document will systematically have their visa denied. All travellers need to have the insurance coverage letter in original during their stay in Belarus. Medical insurance can be issued by any Nigerian insurance company. 8. A BANK STATEMENT FOR THE LAST HALF A YEAR 9. A HOTEL ROOM RESERVATION FOR THE PERIOD OF STAY IN BELARUS (IT SHOULD BE A LETTER FROM THE HOTEL WITH CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATION, SIGNATURE AND STAMP OF THE HOTEL. PAGES FROM BOOKING.COM AND OTHER ONLINE-SERVICES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE) 10. ROUND-TRIP TICKET (PAID) 12. ENOUGH MONEY FOR STAYING IN BELARUS (20 EURO PER DAY, SHOULD BE WITH A PERSON WHILE ENTERING THE TERRITORY OF BELARUS) 13. STATEMENT FROM THE PLACE OF WORK (ON THE LETTER BLANK OF THE COMPANY, WITH STAMP AND A SIGNATURE OF THE HEAD OF THE COMPANY) 14. ID CARD 15. DOCUMENTS THAT CAN CONFIRM YOUR OWNERSHIP OF REAL ESTATE (LEGALIZED BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS) 16. POLICE CHARACTER CERTIFICATE (LEGALIZED BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF NIGERIA) Address of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Federal Republic of Nigeria: 1866, Deng Xioping Street, Plot 2148, Asokoro, Abuja. Теl.: (+234) 809 234 9576, (+234) 902 692 8842— Consular department (only for inquiries) E-mail: nigeria@mfa.gov.by VISITING DAYS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00 am – 12:00 am – processing of inquiries 12:00 am – 01:00 pm – interviewing of applicants (only) 02:00 pm – 03.00 pm – issuance of documents
6. MEDICAL INSURANCE
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