# Belarus visa for Nepali citizens

> Belarus visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 5 working days standard; 2 working days express. · Stay: Up to 30 days per entry (tourist sub-category cap)…

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/belarus
Last updated: 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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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 notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### Where is the Belarus embassy in 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.

### 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 online portal to apply for a Belarus visa?

Yes — apply online at 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).

### 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 help with a Belarus visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Belarus including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## 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

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*