How to get a Belarus visa from South Africa

• This visa allows you to go anywhere in the country for the duration of stay.
• You are allowed to visit any place of interest of your choice in the country.
• This visa type allows you to visit relatives and friends whenever you see fit.
• Applicants are not allowed to take up work with this type of visa.
• Original copy of birth certificate of minors should be presented.
• You must be able to afford spending 25 euros for each day you stay in the country.
• Tourist visa is usually processed for about 15 days.
• You are required to exit the country after the time on your visa has expired.
• The visa costs €60 and €120 if the visa need is urgent
• The visa type is a multiple entry visa.

• Holders of this visa can stay in the airport while they await the flight to their destination.
• You are not allowed to go on visits or tour the country.
• With this visa type, you are exempted from privileges such as study or work.
• Visa and flight ticket of the destination country is required.
• Minors should ensure they have a copy of their birth certificate.
• This visa type is valid for only 48 hours.
• It takes 15 days to process.
• Holders of this visa type are given multiple entry depending on if the holder still needs to connect another flight from Belarus to another destination.

• This is the appropriate visa type for the business-oriented people.
• This visa type allows you to meet with business partners to discuss business and sign contracts.
• The visa does not allow you to take up paid employment in the country.
• You will need to present a letter of invitation from your intending business partners.
• Certificate of registration of the company you are partnering with in Belarus should be accompanied with the letter of invitation.
• Proof of incentive of returning to South Africa.
• If you are traveling with a minor, ensure that the original copy of the person’s birth certificate is available during the visa application process.
• The visa costs €60.
• It takes about 15 days to be ready and is valid for 90 days.

• This visa is issued to people who have the intention to study in one of the institutions in the country.
• The visa allows its holder multiple entry into the country.
• A letter of admission from the institution with details of the course of study.
• Original copy of birth certificate for minors.
• If you are less than 18, your application form should be signed by both parents.
• Proof of sustenance for the duration of stay.
• Proof of accommodation is mandatory.
• The visa is usually processed during a period of 15 days.
• This visa will set you back €60.

• This visa type is issued to media people to cover an event or a story in the country.
• You are not allowed to take up paid employment or study with this visa.
• A letter from your employer stating the purpose and duration of visit.
• Holders of this visa are allowed to gather information that will make up their story.
• If the applicant of this visa is less than 28 years old, an original copy of birth certificate is needed. Copies of passports of parents is also required.
• A letter showing that you have a valid medical insurance.
• Medical insurance should be valid for the duration of stay in Belarus.
• Confirmation of temporary accreditation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Belarus.
• The visa costs $75 to process.

The visa fee for Belarus is the same across all visa types. It costs €60

No, Belarus is not the same as Russia.