You will require a Belarussian Visa, also known as a Short-Term Visa. This will allow you to stay in the country for up to 90 days. You can apply for a single, double or multiple entry visa, but the total amount of time spent in the country, will remain at 90 days regardless.
Documents required:
Completed application form. If the question does not apply to you, please do not leave it blank, rather insert “N/A”. This form must be filled in online, printed and signed.
1 x photograph. Guidelines: 35mm x 45mm in high resolution, showing your full face with a light background. This cannot be older than 3 months.
A valid South African passport. This must be valid for at least 3 months after the day that you leave Belarus and must have at least 2 blank pages where the visa will be affixed.
A clear copy of your passport. This must include the biographical data page, as well as all used pages, including previous Schengen and non-Schengen visas, as well as all the pages that have been stamped.
An invitation letter from your host.
Proof of travel/health insurance. This must cover at least €30 000 in both medial and repatriation expenses. This must be valid for the entire time you are in Belarus.
Proof of payment for Visa fee.
Copy of air ticket and itinerary showing return dates and flights.
Proof of financial means to support yourself during the stay (3-month bank statement).
Letter from employer confirming continued employment after return date.
If you are employed, you will need to present the following:
Proof of employment. This could be in the form of your work contract, or, if you are self-employed, your business registration certification.
A signed letter on the company letterhead confirming the following: position, salary, exact dates of travel, and confirmation that the company is expecting you to return to work – also known as a “No Objection Letter”.
Bank statements from the past 6 months.
Income Tax Return.
For Students, a signed letter on the school letterhead confirming that the applicant is enrolled in a school, the school is aware of the exact travel dates and that the applicant will be returning to their school after their travel has been completed.
For Tertiary Education students, a signed official registration letter on the institution’s letterhead must be provided, confirming that they are aware of the exact travel dates and that the applicant will be returning after their travel has been completed.
If you are a retiree, you will need to provide your pension certificate, as well as your pensioner statement for the latest 6 months.
For children under the age of 18:
Unabridged birth certificate or official letter from Home Affairs confirming it has not been issued.
A certified copy of each parent’s passport or ID.
For children travelling with one or no parents, submit the parental consent form, signed by both parents and certified.
