How to get a Belarus visa from Ghana

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

The currency used in Belarus is the Belarusian ruble.

The economy of Belarus is world's 72nd largest economy by GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP).

Generally, Belarus is a safe place for travelers. Violent crimes against tourists are rare. However, visitors are advised to always exercise common sense when visiting places.