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Business Travel Requirements for an Belarus Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   Visa exempt for a stay of up to 30 days. The traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds for a minimum of CHF 24 per day of stay on entry
   • Hold proof of medical insurance cover for Belarus or not less than €10,000
   • Enter and exit through the border checkpoint at the Minsk National Airport
   • Not be arriving to Belarus by plane from Russia and planning to go to the airports of Russia
   • Hold proof of onward/return flights
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

   For stays of longer than 30 days, a visa is required. The requirements can be found within the VisaCentral application pack.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
   
   All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
   

5. Letter of Invitation

   An original letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. This letter must:

   • Be supplied only by those staying 30 days or longer
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Be from a company registered in Belarus
   • Bear the inviting company's seal and an official signature
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify the company registration number and date of issue
   • Include an individual invitation number
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include a guarantee that the applicant will abide by the rules and regulations of Belarus

6. Proof of Health Insurance

   An original certificate of health insurance coverage. The certificate must :

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Indicate the name, address and phone number of the foreign insurance company or international assistance company
   • Indicate the full name of the applicant 
   • State that the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip 
   • State that the policy is valid internationally or for "the Republic of Belarus"
   • State that the medical evacuation costs are covered
   • Indicate a medical liability cover of at least 10,000 Euros
   • Indicate the validity start and end dates of the policy
   • Be written in English

7. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed application form. This form must:

   • Be completed in English or German only
   • Be typed only, handwritten forms will no longer be accepted
   • Be signed in blue ink only

8. One Year Multiple Entry Applicants

   Applicants requiring a one year multiple entry visa must submit the following additional documents:

   • An original business introduction letter requesting a one year multiple entry long term and confirming the applicant's employment
   • A copy of the contract between the applicant's employer and the inviting company. This document must bear an original stamp from the inviting company
   • An original company registration certificate for the inviting Belarus company

9. Express Service Applicants

   Express service applicants must provide a copy of a letter of invitation issued by the country of destination

10. Diplomatic Passport Holders

    Diplomatic passport holders are visa exempt for this destination

11. Previous visa for Belarus

    Applicants who have previously obtained a Belarus visa do not need to provide a letter of invitation when applying for a single entry visa with a processing time of 5 days