# Belarus visa for Nepali citizens

> Belarus visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Belarus as tourists use the Type C — Short-term Tourist. Visa fee: EUR 60 (single-entry) / EUR 100 (double) / EUR 150 (multi-entry). Processing time: 5 working days standard. Apply through Embassy of Belarus New Delhi.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/belarus
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of the Republic of Belarus — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** F-6/8B, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 4052 9338, +91 11 4052 9336
- **Email:** india@mfa.gov.by
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30 (consular section by appointment only — call +91 11 4052 9336 or email india@mfa.gov.by). Emergency contact for Belarus citizens: +91 9999 466 445.
- **Application centre:** Embassy of Belarus New Delhi (sole intake point for Nepal applicants) + Honorary Consulate Kolkata (alternate) — Type B / C / D applications lodged in person at Embassy Belarus New Delhi (F-6/8B Vasant Vihar). Honorary Consulate of Belarus in Kolkata is an alternate intake point (~777 km from Kathmandu vs. ~681 km to New Delhi). There is no Belarusian visa application centre, VFS partner, or honorary consul in Kathmandu — Nepal applicants must travel for biometric capture + interview.
- **Online portal:** https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ (Belarusian MFA visa-types reference) · https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/oformlenie/ (application process) · https://india.mfa.gov.by/en/ (Embassy of Belarus New Delhi) · https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/general/evisa/ (E-Visa scheme — Nepal NOT eligible) · https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/freemove/airport/ (Visa-free-via-airport scheme — Nepal NOT eligible) · https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/airport/ (Visa-on-arrival at Minsk National Airport — by prior MFA authorisation only)
- **Payment:** Visa fees in EUR or USD at Embassy Belarus New Delhi (cash or demand draft drawn in INR equivalent); Belarus consular fees set by the Tax Code + Presidential Decree. Inside Belarus, BYN (Belarusian rouble) cash / card at the Department for Citizenship and Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for residence-permit fees.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Type C — Short-term Tourist

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday — short-stay leisure travel within Belarus.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry (tourist sub-category cap); max 90 days within visa validity.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 1 year (tourist).
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 60 (single-entry) / EUR 100 (double) / EUR 150 (multi-entry). Children <14 free. Express (2-day) processing: double fee.
**Processing time:** 5 working days standard; 2 working days express.
**How to apply:** In person at Embassy Belarus New Delhi (F-6/8B Vasant Vihar) — by prior appointment via india@mfa.gov.by. No biometrics required at intake (Belarus does not yet operate VIS).
**Financial requirement:** EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Belarusian-prescribed level) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages)
- Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
- Belarusian visa application form (downloaded from mfa.gov.by) + fees paid
- Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent)
- Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight)
- Hotel booking confirmation OR voucher from Belarusian licensed tourist agency
- Travel medical insurance covering full trip (mandatory under Belarus Council of Ministers Decree No. 290) — minimum coverage EUR 10,000 valid in Belarus
- Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary
- Travel from Nepal to Embassy Belarus New Delhi (Vasant Vihar) for in-person submission
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Belarus tourist visas are one of the fastest-processed Schengen-style visas — 5 working days standard. Plan around the New Delhi trip rather than the visa wait.
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties, low bank balance, vague itinerary, lack of Belarus-licensed-agency tourist voucher.
- Belarus tourist visa is non-extendable inside Belarus — leave by visa expiry or apply for Type D long-stay before then.

### Business — Type C — Short-term Business

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Belarus.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180-day window; per-entry days set by visa support letter from Belarusian host.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 1 year for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 60 / 100 / 150 by entry pattern.
**Processing time:** 5 working days standard; 2 working days express.
**How to apply:** Embassy Belarus New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Visa support letter from Belarusian legal entity (signed + sealed by host company; UNP tax ID number; addressed to Belarus Embassy New Delhi)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Belarus-valid travel insurance (EUR 10,000+ medical cover)
- In-person submission at Embassy New Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Type B — Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Belarusian territory (rail / road / air) en route to a third country (commonly Russia / Lithuania / Poland / Ukraine — though some routes are restricted post-2022).
**Stay duration:** Up to 2 days per entry.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 1 year.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 30 / 60 / 110 by entry pattern.
**Processing time:** 5 working days standard; 2 working days express.
**How to apply:** Embassy Belarus New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity)
- Visa for next destination (or visa-free entitlement proof)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 2 days of arrival
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Belarusian airport-transit (without leaving the international zone) is generally permitted for Nepalis without a Type B visa, but verify with the airline before booking.
- Russia-Belarus Union State allows Russia-bound transit by rail / road via Belarus, BUT only with a valid Russian visa AND for limited routes — verify specifics before booking trans-Eurasian itineraries.

### Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in Belarus, or accompany a patient. Belarus has competitively-priced medical tourism (Minsk hospitals attract patients from EU + Russia).
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days; renewable as Type D inside Belarus for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 60 / 100 / 150 by entry pattern.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (2 working days); non-urgent 5 days.
**How to apply:** Embassy Belarus New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Belarusian treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing EUR-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English translations + apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, application form
- Belarus-valid health insurance (EUR 10,000+)
- Accommodation arrangements in Belarus
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Minsk hospitals commonly used by international patients: Republican Centre for Medical Rehabilitation and Balneotherapy, Minsk City Clinical Hospital, Belarusian State Medical University Hospital.
- For treatment > 90 days, switch to Type D inside Belarus via Department for Citizenship and Migration.

### Family Visit — Type C — Private Visit (Family / Friends)

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Belarus.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within visa validity.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 60 / 100 / 150.
**Processing time:** 5 working days.
**How to apply:** Embassy Belarus New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Belarusian host — registered with the Department for Citizenship and Migration in Belarus
- Host's Belarusian passport / residence permit / Belarusian ID copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Belarus-valid travel insurance (EUR 10,000+)
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Belarusian property-ownership-based private visit: Nepali family members of Belarusian property owners can apply with title-deed proof.
- Burial-related private visits: Nepali next-of-kin attending Belarusian funerals can apply with cemetery / burial certificate (humanitarian sub-track).

### Student — Type D — Long-term Student

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a Belarusian higher education institution — primarily MBBS at Belarusian State Medical University (Minsk), Vitebsk State Medical University, Gomel State Medical University; also engineering / IT at Belarusian State University, BNTU, BSUIR.
**Stay duration:** Type D 90 days – 1 year -> Belarusian Residence Permit (Permit for Permanent Residence not applicable; Permit for Temporary Residence) for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D 1 year initially; residence permit aligned to course end + 30-day buffer, renewable annually.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 150 (Type D single) / EUR 220 (Type D multi) + BYN-denominated residence-permit fee in-country at Department for Citizenship and Migration.
**Processing time:** 15 working days for Type D; residence permit decision 30 days post-arrival.
**How to apply:** In person at Embassy Belarus New Delhi after receiving Confirmation of Enrolment from Belarusian university -> Type D entry visa -> Permit for Temporary Residence (Permit for Studies) at Department for Citizenship and Migration in Belarus within 5 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 200/month (Belarusian student maintenance level) + tuition (USD 4,000–6,000/year for MBBS — significantly cheaper than Western Europe) + return airfare. Bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit + sponsor income.

**Required documents:**

- Confirmation of Enrolment from Belarusian university (Ministry of Education sealed; mentions tuition for full course)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-year instalment)
- Belarus-valid health insurance (EUR 10,000+, full visa duration)
- Passport, photo, application form
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) — notarised English / Russian translations + MoFA Nepal apostille
- English / Russian language proficiency proof (course-dependent — IELTS 5.5+ for English-medium MBBS; Russian B1 for Russian-medium tracks)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction, sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation (property valuation, sponsor income tax returns)
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled by MoFA Nepal)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor + HIV test
- Travel from Nepal to Embassy New Delhi for submission
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Belarusian MBBS is a popular Nepali pathway — ~5,000+ Indian and Nepali medical students enrolled across Belarus. English-medium MBBS at Belarusian State Medical University, Vitebsk State Medical University, Gomel State Medical University. Tuition USD 4,000–6,000/year (vs. USD 8,000–15,000 in Russia/Ukraine, USD 25,000+ in Western Europe).
- WMA / NMC (Nepal Medical Council) recognition: Belarusian medical degrees are NMC-recognised IF the institution is on the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools — verify before enrolling. Returning Nepali graduates must clear NMC licensing exam.
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at Department for Citizenship and Migration within 5 days of arrival.
- Work rights on student permit: limited (contact-hours-bounded employment with university approval only).

### Work — Type D — Long-term Work / Employment

**Purpose:** Employment in Belarus on the basis of an Employment Permit cleared by the Belarusian Department for Citizenship and Migration (DGM/DCM) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
**Stay duration:** Type D 90 days – 1 year -> Permit for Temporary Residence (work basis), 1-year renewable; permanent residence after 7 continuous years.
**Validity:** Type D 1 year; residence permit per employment agreement.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 150 (Type D single) / EUR 220 (Type D multi) + BYN-denominated work-permit fee (employer-borne typically) + BYN-denominated residence-permit fee.
**Processing time:** Full pathway from Nepal: 4–6 months. Step-by-step: (1) Belarusian employer obtains Employment Permit from DGM — 30–45 days; (2) migrant lodges Type D in person at Embassy New Delhi with Employment Permit attached — 15 working days; (3) Permit for Temporary Residence at DGM Belarus within 5 days of arrival.
**How to apply:** Two-step pre-arrival: Employment Permit from DGM + Type D in person at Embassy New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from Belarusian employer; employer obtains Employment Permit from DGM BEFORE migrant applies for Type D — labour-market test required (Belarusian / EAEU candidates checked first, except for shortage-list occupations and Belarus IT High-Tech Park residents).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Belarusian Employment Permit (Trudovoe Razresheniye) issued to the Belarusian employer for the migrant by name
- Employment contract signed by both parties (Belarusian Labour Code-compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised English / Russian translations + MoFA Nepal apostille)
- Proof of professional experience (2+ years typical; some sectors waived for IT High-Tech Park residents)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (all apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor + HIV test (mandatory for all Type D)
- Belarus-valid health insurance (EUR 10,000+)
- Travel from Nepal to Embassy New Delhi for submission
- ANY ONE income bundle (settlement-funds proof)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Belarusian IT High-Tech Park (HTP) — special residents have streamlined work-permit access; HTP-resident-employed Nepali engineers benefit from waived labour-market test + faster processing.
- Common Nepali sectors: IT (Minsk HTP — though limited compared to India), construction (Brest Free Economic Zone), industry (Minsk Tractor Works ecosystem).
- Permanent Residence eligible after 7 continuous years on Permit for Temporary Residence; Belarusian citizenship after 7 more years (14 total) with continuous residence + Belarusian / Russian language proficiency.

### Religious — Type C/D — Religious Worker

**Purpose:** Religious / pastoral / missionary work for an approved Belarusian religious association (Belarusian Orthodox Church / Roman Catholic / Greek Catholic / Old Believers / Jewish / Muslim / Pentecostal — registered under Belarusian Religious Activities Act).
**Stay duration:** Type C up to 90 days; Type D 1 year -> 1-year residence permit, renewable.
**Validity:** Per posting.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 60–150 depending on Type and entry pattern.
**Processing time:** 5 working days for Type C; 15 working days for Type D.
**How to apply:** Embassy Belarus New Delhi; sponsorship by registered Belarusian religious association required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Letter from approved Belarusian religious association (Office of the Plenipotentiary for Religious and National Affairs registration number)
- Proof of religious credentials (ordination certificate, employment with home denomination)
- CV
- Police clearance + health certificate (both apostilled)
- Belarus-valid health insurance
- Stipend / financial support proof

**Notes:**
- Belarus has 25 registered religious denominations under the Religious Activities Act — registration is required for sponsorship.
- Belarusian Orthodox Church (under Moscow Patriarchate) has primacy; other communities have varying levels of state engagement.

### Retirement — Type D — Investor / Self-Employed

**Purpose:** Establish or invest in a business in Belarus (OOO / IP); self-employment as registered individual entrepreneur. Belarus does NOT have a formal "Golden Visa" programme — investor track is via standard Type D plus permanent-residence acceleration.
**Stay duration:** Type D 90 days – 1 year -> 1 to 3-year Permit for Temporary Residence aligned to investment scale.
**Validity:** Per investment / business operation.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 150 / 220 (Type D) + BYN-denominated business-registration + residence-permit fees.
**Processing time:** 15 working days for Type D; business registration at Ispolkom 5–10 working days.
**How to apply:** Register Belarusian OOO at Ispolkom -> apply for Type D Investor at Embassy New Delhi with UNP + business plan attached -> Permit for Temporary Residence at DGM within 5 days of arrival.
**Eligibility:** Belarusian business registration (OOO with UNP tax ID) at Ispolkom (Local Executive Committee); minimum investment USD 150,000 for accelerated permanent-residence track (Article 53 of Foreigners Act) OR free-zone investment (Brest / Minsk / Gomel / Mogilev / Vitebsk Free Economic Zones with reduced thresholds); business plan; clean character + tax history.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Belarusian business registration (Ispolkom certificate with UNP)
- Articles of incorporation
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof (USD 150,000+ for accelerated PR track; lower for FEZ)
- Detailed business plan (Russian or English)
- Belarusian commercial lease / property deed for the business
- CV + relevant industry experience
- Tax clearance from Nepal (Inland Revenue Department certificate, apostilled)
- Police clearance + health certificate
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Belarus offers competitive corporate-income tax (18% standard; 9% in FEZ; 0–9% in Hi-Tech Park).
- Hi-Tech Park (HTP) Minsk is one of Belarus's flagship investment-attraction tools — ~2,400 IT companies registered, special tax regime, simplified visa pathway.
- Belarus offers fast-track citizenship at 7 years total residence (3 years on PR + 4 years on TRP) — competitive vs. EU norms but lacks Schengen / EU passport benefits.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- Income proof for Belarusian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Belarusian visa BEFORE travel — Nepal is NOT on the 76-country visa-free-30-days-via-airport list, NOR on the 67-country E-Visa eligibility list (consolidated through March 2025). There is NO visa-on-arrival privilege for Nepal at Minsk Airport without prior MFA authorisation.
- There is NO Belarusian embassy, consulate, or VFS centre in Kathmandu. ALL Nepali applicants must travel to Embassy Belarus New Delhi (F-6/8B Vasant Vihar) — or alternatively the Honorary Consulate of Belarus in Kolkata — for biometric capture and visa intake.
- Belarus is NOT in the EU or Schengen — Belarusian visas do NOT confer Schengen entry, and Schengen visas do not provide visa-free access to Belarus (despite a Belarusian-Russian Common Visa Space, which is bilateral with Russia only).
- Belarus + Russia operate a Common Visa Space (since 2018) — a single-entry Belarusian Type C visa allows entry to Russia via a Belarus-Russia border crossing without a separate Russian visa, BUT only for short-stays and only via designated crossings. This bilateral scheme does NOT apply to Nepali applicants entering Belarus from third countries.
- Visa types governed by Belarusian visa code: Type B (transit, max 2 days per entry, max 1-year validity), Type C (short-term, max 90 days, single/double/multi), Type D (long-term multiple-entry, 90 days–5 years validity, requires prior 2-year visa usage in last 5 years for 3–5 year terms).
- Standard processing: 5 working days (express 2 working days, double fee). Belarus has one of the fastest Schengen-style processing times in Europe.
- Visa fees in EUR (set by Tax Code Article 261 + Presidential Decree consolidated 2024): Type B single EUR 30 / double 60 / multi 110; Type C single 60 / double 100 / multi 150; Type D single 150 / multi 220. Express (2-day) processing: double the standard fee. Children < 14 are typically free.
- Common Nepali sectors in Belarus: education (Belarusian State University, Belarusian State Medical University in Minsk — popular for English-medium MBBS at lower fees than Western Europe; ~5,000+ Indian + Nepali medical students enrolled across Belarus), business outsourcing (Minsk IT High-Tech Park — though work-permit access is restricted), construction / industry (Brest Free Economic Zone). Visitor numbers from Nepal grew from 72 (2008) to 9,201 (2018), driven primarily by medical-degree-seekers.
- Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) — non-disclosure under the Belarusian Foreigners Act is grounds for refusal + future-application bar.
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Belarusian authorities without further consular legalisation.
- Belarusian sanctions context (2026): Western sanctions following 2020 + 2022 events have NOT affected Nepalese applicants directly, but financial transfers and SWIFT-routed remittances may face delays — recommend bank-channel verification before paying tuition or property deposits.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Belarus visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Transit, Medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Belarusian visa application form (downloaded from mfa.gov.by) + fees paid; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation OR voucher from Belarusian licensed tourist agency.
3. **Submit at Embassy of Belarus New Delhi (sole intake point for Nepal applicants) + Honorary Consulate Kolkata (alternate)** — In person at Embassy Belarus New Delhi (F-6/8B Vasant Vihar) — by prior appointment via india@mfa.gov.by. No biometrics required at intake (Belarus does not yet operate VIS).
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5 working days standard; 2 working days express. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Belarus as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Belarus for tourism use the Type C — Short-term Tourist, which allows a stay of up to 30 days per entry (tourist sub-category cap); max 90 days within visa validity.

### How much is the Belarus tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

EUR 60 (single-entry) / EUR 100 (double) / EUR 150 (multi-entry). Children <14 free. Express (2-day) processing: double fee. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

### How long does a Belarus tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5 working days standard; 2 working days express.

### What bank balance is required for a Belarus visa?

EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Belarusian-prescribed level) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Belarus on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per entry (tourist sub-category cap); max 90 days within visa validity (Type C — Short-term Tourist).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Belarus tourist visa?

In person at Embassy Belarus New Delhi (F-6/8B Vasant Vihar) — by prior appointment via india@mfa.gov.by. No biometrics required at intake (Belarus does not yet operate VIS).

### What documents are required for a Belarus tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Belarusian visa application form (downloaded from mfa.gov.by) + fees paid; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation OR voucher from Belarusian licensed tourist agency; Travel medical insurance covering full trip (mandatory under Belarus Council of Ministers Decree No. 290) — minimum coverage EUR 10,000 valid in Belarus; Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary.

### Which Belarus mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of Belarus — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), F-6/8B, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 4052 9338. Applications are lodged at Embassy of Belarus New Delhi (sole intake point for Nepal applicants) + Honorary Consulate Kolkata (alternate), Type B / C / D applications lodged in person at Embassy Belarus New Delhi (F-6/8B Vasant Vihar). Honorary Consulate of Belarus in Kolkata is an alternate intake point (~777 km from Kathmandu vs. ~681 km to New Delhi). There is no Belarusian visa application centre, VFS partner, or honorary consul in Kathmandu — Nepal applicants must travel for biometric capture + interview.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Belarus business visa?

Yes — Type C — Short-term Business. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Belarus. Processing: 5 working days standard; 2 working days express.

### Is there an official online portal for the Belarus visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/.

### How is the Belarus visa fee paid?

Visa fees in EUR or USD at Embassy Belarus New Delhi (cash or demand draft drawn in INR equivalent); Belarus consular fees set by the Tax Code + Presidential Decree. Inside Belarus, BYN (Belarusian rouble) cash / card at the Department for Citizenship and Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for residence-permit fees.

### Can Yatra For Fun help with a Belarus visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Belarus visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

- https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ — Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-types reference page
- https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/oformlenie/ — Belarusian MFA visa application process page
- https://india.mfa.gov.by/en/ — Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in India (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- https://india.mfa.gov.by/en/embassy/address/ — Embassy address: F-6/8B, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
- https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/general/evisa/ — Belarus E-Visa scheme (Nepal NOT on the 67-country eligible list as of March 2025)
- https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/freemove/airport/ — Visa-free-30-days-via-airport scheme (Nepal NOT on the 76-country list)
- https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/airport/ — Visa-on-arrival at Minsk National Airport (by prior MFA authorisation only)
- Belarusian Tax Code Article 261 + Presidential Decree consolidated 2024 — visa fee schedule (EUR-denominated)
- Belarusian Foreigners Act (consolidated 2023) — primary domestic legislation for entry, stay, and residence permits
- Belarus is NOT in the EU or Schengen — independent visa regime aligned with EAEU framework
- Belarus + Russia Common Visa Space (since 2018) — bilateral, allows single Belarusian Type C visa for entry to Russia via designated Belarus-Russia crossings
- Belarusian medical degrees (MBBS) NMC-recognised IF institution is on WHO World Directory of Medical Schools — common Nepali pathway via BSMU / VSMU / GSMU
- Belarusian IT Hi-Tech Park (HTP) — special residents have streamlined work-permit access for foreign engineers
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Belarusian authorities

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*