Visa Information

The visa fee shall be waived for customers belonging to one of the following categories:

• Child under the age of 6;
• Child under the age of 12 (only citezens f Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine);
• stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchersfrom third countriestravelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
• family members of EU/EEA nationals(European Economic Area);
• holders of diplomatic passports.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, VFS service charge in BYR of the equivalent of 18 Euros inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for customers applying at the visa application centre.

• VFS service charge needs to be paid in Belarusian rubles only.

• For more information on visa fee exemption please contact us on +375 17 388 29 26

Please Note: 

• Visa fee and VFS service charge can be paid at the visa application centre in cash and are non-refundable.

*Visa Fee is paid in BYN at the rate agreed additionally on the day of payment.

**Children under 6 years are exempt from paying the service fee.

Documents for traveling to Hungary

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations
3. Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one.
4. Confirmed and paid hotel reservation
5. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement;
6. Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier)
7. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

ATTENTION:

For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided.

For minor a birth certificate is required (original + copy)

For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy).

Pensioners must provide a copy of their pension certificate and a certificate of the amount of pension received.

When presenting a sponsorship letter, you need also to attach the following documents:

• sponsor's financial guarantees
• copy of sponsor's passport
• documents confirming the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person.

Documents for traveling to Switzerland

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English
3. 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations
4. Travel medical insurance:
   
   • Insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay;
   • must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit;
   • minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;
5. Original invitation (can be written in any official language of Switzerland or in Russian), copy of passport/residence permit of the host, financial information about the host (financial information for the last 3 months).
6. Paid hotel reservation
7. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months.
   

   For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement;

   For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided.

   Pensioners must provide a copy of their pension certificate and a certificate of the amount of pension received.

   Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES)

8. Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier)
9. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy).

Please find below a list of insurance companies, which policies are accepted for Switzerland:

Euroins
Asoba
Beleximgarant
Belgosstrakh
Ingosgtrakh
Belnefestrach
Belrosstrakh
Kupala
Promtransinvest
TASK
Imkliva Insurance
KENTAVR
BelWEB Strahovanie

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face. The size of the face from the bottom of your chin to the hairline must be between 32mm (1 ¼ inches) and 36mm (1 3/8 inches). Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling.

The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast. Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. The background should be neutral and light, providing sufficient contrast to the face and hair (a neutral gray). Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames.

The photo needs to be printed on high-quality paper with at least 600 dpi resolution; the colours must present a natural appearance and skin tone. The photo must not have kinks, scratches or stains on it. To know more about photo specifications click here.

Please submit your application at least three weeks before your planned trip.

Some applications may require additional processing time. Please note that all applications are reviewed individually.

The Hungarian Embassy in Minsk may require additional documentation and information, or you may be invited for an interview, which may increase the processing time.

Please note that application delivery to and from the Embassy may also take several days. Given the above and the ability to submit documents up to 180 days before your trip, we recommend submitting your application well in advance.

Approximate processing times for applications submitted in Minsk are listed below.

Visa applications are processed within 17 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Embassy. In some cases, if more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended to 45 days.

When submitting documents in other cities, please allow an additional one business day for the document delivery time.

The application must be completed in Hungarian, English or Russian (in Latin letters). Click below to fill the form:

	Visa Application Form – English
	Visa Application Form – Russian

When applying for minor children, the personal presence of both parents/legal representatives is required. If for some reason the presence of one of the parents/legal representatives is not possible, you must provide a notarized consent to travel abroad).

All clients who require biometrics must also complete a personal data processing agreement.

In order to make a transit to a country non-member of the Schengen Area through the territory of Hungary from the territory of Belarus or backwards you need to submit for transit visa.

Applicant needs to provide the set of documents required for this visa type.

The visa fee shall be waived for customers belonging to one of the following categories:

• Child under the age of 6;
• Child under the age of 12 (only citezens f Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine);
• stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchersfrom third countriestravelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
• family members of EU/EEA nationals(European Economic Area);
• holders of diplomatic passports.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, VFS service charge in BYR of the equivalent of 18 Euros inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for customers applying at the visa application centre.

• VFS service charge needs to be paid in Belarusian rubles only.

• For more information on visa fee exemption please contact us on +375 17 388 29 26

Please Note: 

• Visa fee and VFS service charge can be paid at the visa application centre in cash and are non-refundable.

*Visa Fee is paid in BYN at the rate agreed additionally on the day of payment.

**Children under 6 years are exempt from paying the service fee.

Transit through Hungary

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations
3. Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one.
4. Confirmed and paid reservation of a hotel or other place of residence in the country of destination
5. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement;
6. Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier)
7. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

ATTENTION:

A transit visa is only granted if Hungary is the country of first entry into Schengen, or if you have paid hotel vouchers in Hungary (at least several overnight stays)

The maximum transit duration is 5 days (up to 10 days if you have a hotel reservation in Hungary)

For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided.

For minor a birth certificate is required (original + copy)

For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy).

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face. The size of the face from the bottom of your chin to the hairline must be between 32mm (1 ¼ inches) and 36mm (1 3/8 inches). Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling.

The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast. Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. The background should be neutral and light, providing sufficient contrast to the face and hair (a neutral gray). Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames.

The photo needs to be printed on high-quality paper with at least 600 dpi resolution; the colours must present a natural appearance and skin tone. The photo must not have kinks, scratches or stains on it. To know more about photo specifications click here.

Please submit your application at least three weeks before your planned trip.

Some applications may require additional processing time. Please note that all applications are reviewed individually.

The Hungarian Embassy in Minsk may require additional documentation and information, or you may be invited for an interview, which may increase the processing time.

Please note that application delivery to and from the Embassy may also take several days. Given the above and the ability to submit documents up to 180 days before your trip, we recommend submitting your application well in advance.

Approximate processing times for applications submitted in Minsk are listed below.

Visa applications are processed within 17 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Embassy. In some cases, if more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended to 45 days.

When submitting documents in other cities, please allow an additional one business day for the document delivery time.

The application must be completed in Hungarian, English or Russian (in Latin letters). Click below to fill the form:

	Visa Application Form – English
	Visa Application Form – Russian

When applying for minor children, the personal presence of both parents/legal representatives is required. If for some reason the presence of one of the parents/legal representatives is not possible, you must provide a notarized consent to travel abroad).

The visa fee shall be waived for customers belonging to one of the following categories:

• Child under the age of 6;
• Child under the age of 12 (only citezens f Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine);
• stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchersfrom third countriestravelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
• family members of EU/EEA nationals(European Economic Area);
• holders of diplomatic passports.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, VFS service charge in BYR of the equivalent of 18 Euros inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for customers applying at the visa application centre.

• VFS service charge needs to be paid in Belarusian rubles only.

• For more information on visa fee exemption please contact us on +375 17 388 29 26

Please Note: 

• Visa fee and VFS service charge can be paid at the visa application centre in cash and are non-refundable.

*Visa Fee is paid in BYN at the rate agreed additionally on the day of payment.

**Children under 6 years are exempt from paying the service fee.

Business trip to Hungary

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations
3. Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one.
4. Original invitation
5. Original Petition
6. A certified copy of the current cooperation agreement between the Hungarian and Belarusian company (if applicable)
7. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement;
8. Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier)
9. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

ATTENTION:

Multiple entry visas request is usually possible if there are valid cooperation agreements, applications and/or early departures to the Schengen area (visas in the passport or copies thereof in case of passport replacement)

BUSINESS TRIP TO SWITZERLAND

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations
3. Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one.
4. Original invitation + extract from the trade register of the canton (the trade register must contain the details of the person who signed the invitation with the appropriate authority);
5. Original Petition
6. A certified copy of the current cooperation agreement between the Hungarian and Belarusian company (if applicable)
7. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement;
   Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES)
8. Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier)
9. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

TRAVEL TO A SHORT-TERM CONFERENCE IN SWITZERLAND

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations
3. Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one.
4. Original invitation
5. Original Petition (if a person is traveling from an organization or institution)
6. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months. For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement;
   Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES)
7. Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier)
8. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

Please find below a list of insurance companies, which policies are accepted for Switzerland:

Euroins
Asoba
Beleximgarant
Belgosstrakh
Ingosgtrakh
Belnefestrach
Belrosstrakh
Kupala
Promtransinvest
TASK
Imkliva Insurance
KENTAVR
BelWEB Strahovanie

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face. The size of the face from the bottom of your chin to the hairline must be between 32mm (1 ¼ inches) and 36mm (1 3/8 inches). Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling.

The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast. Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. The background should be neutral and light, providing sufficient contrast to the face and hair (a neutral gray). Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames.

The photo needs to be printed on high-quality paper with at least 600 dpi resolution; the colours must present a natural appearance and skin tone. The photo must not have kinks, scratches or stains on it. To know more about photo specifications click here.

Please submit your application at least three weeks before your planned trip.

Some applications may require additional processing time. Please note that all applications are reviewed individually.

The Hungarian Embassy in Minsk may require additional documentation and information, or you may be invited for an interview, which may increase the processing time.

Please note that application delivery to and from the Embassy may also take several days. Given the above and the ability to submit documents up to 180 days before your trip, we recommend submitting your application well in advance.

Approximate processing times for applications submitted in Minsk are listed below.

Visa applications are processed within 17 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Embassy. In some cases, if more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended to 45 days.

When submitting documents in other cities, please allow an additional one business day for the document delivery time.

The application must be completed in Hungarian, English or Russian (in Latin letters). Click below to fill the form:

	Visa Application Form – English
	Visa Application Form – Russian

When applying for minor children, the personal presence of both parents/legal representatives is required. If for some reason the presence of one of the parents/legal representatives is not possible, you must provide a notarized consent to travel abroad).

All clients who require biometrics must also complete a personal data processing agreement.

The visa fee shall be waived for customers belonging to one of the following categories:

• Child under the age of 6;
• Child under the age of 12 (only citezens f Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine);
• stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchersfrom third countriestravelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
• family members of EU/EEA nationals(European Economic Area);
• holders of diplomatic passports.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, VFS service charge in BYR of the equivalent of 18 Euros inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for customers applying at the visa application centre.

• VFS service charge needs to be paid in Belarusian rubles only.

• For more information on visa fee exemption please contact us on +375 17 388 29 26

Please Note: 

• Visa fee and VFS service charge can be paid at the visa application centre in cash and are non-refundable.

*Visa Fee is paid in BYN at the rate agreed additionally on the day of payment.

**Children under 6 years are exempt from paying the service fee.

Documents for traveling to Hungary

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations
3. Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one.
4. Original invitation
5. Original Petition for a visa from an organization or from a sports federation and club/school (when traveling to competitions or training)
6. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months.
7. Confirmation of transport
8. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

ATTENTION:

For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided.

For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy).

The possibility of providing gratis visa is considered only if there is a corresponding line in the invitation or an application approved by the Consul.

If the host party does not provide accommodation, a confirmed hotel reservation is required.

Documents for traveling to Switzerland

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English
3. 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations

4. Travel medical insurance:

   • Insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay;
   • must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit;
   • minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;
5. Original invitation (can be written in any official language of Switzerland or in Russian), copy of passport/residence permit of the host, financial information about the host (financial information for the last 3 months).
6. Original invitation
7. Original Petition for issuing a visa from the organization or the Sports Federation (in case of going to a competition or trainings)

8. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months.

   Please note: students need to provide a certificate from the educational institution.

   Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES)

9. Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier
10. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

ATTENTION:

For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided.

For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy).

Please find below a list of insurance companies, which policies are accepted for Switzerland:

Euroins

Asoba

Beleximgarant

Belgosstrakh

Ingosgtrakh

Belnefestrach

Belrosstrakh

Kupala

Promtransinvest

TASK

Imkliva Insurance

KENTAVR

BelWEB Strahovanie

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face. The size of the face from the bottom of your chin to the hairline must be between 32mm (1 ¼ inches) and 36mm (1 3/8 inches). Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling.

The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast. Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. The background should be neutral and light, providing sufficient contrast to the face and hair (a neutral gray). Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames.

The photo needs to be printed on high-quality paper with at least 600 dpi resolution; the colours must present a natural appearance and skin tone. The photo must not have kinks, scratches or stains on it. To know more about photo specifications click here.

Please submit your application at least three weeks before your planned trip.

Some applications may require additional processing time. Please note that all applications are reviewed individually.

The Hungarian Embassy in Minsk may require additional documentation and information, or you may be invited for an interview, which may increase the processing time.

Please note that application delivery to and from the Embassy may also take several days. Given the above and the ability to submit documents up to 180 days before your trip, we recommend submitting your application well in advance.

Approximate processing times for applications submitted in Minsk are listed below.

Visa applications are processed within 17 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Embassy. In some cases, if more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended to 45 days.

When submitting documents in other cities, please allow an additional one business day for the document delivery time.

The application must be completed in Hungarian, English or Russian (in Latin letters). Click below to fill the form:

	Visa Application Form – English
	Visa Application Form – Russian

When applying for minor children, the personal presence of both parents/legal representatives is required. If for some reason the presence of one of the parents/legal representatives is not possible, you must provide a notarized consent to travel abroad).

All clients who require biometrics must also complete a personal data processing agreement.

The visa fee shall be waived for customers belonging to one of the following categories:

• Child under the age of 6;
• Child under the age of 12 (only citezens f Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine);
• stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchersfrom third countriestravelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
• family members of EU/EEA nationals(European Economic Area);
• holders of diplomatic passports.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, VFS service charge in BYR of the equivalent of 18 Euros inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for customers applying at the visa application centre.

• VFS service charge needs to be paid in Belarusian rubles only.

• For more information on visa fee exemption please contact us on +375 17 388 29 26

Please Note: 

• Visa fee and VFS service charge can be paid at the visa application centre in cash and are non-refundable.

*Visa Fee is paid in BYN at the rate agreed additionally on the day of payment.

**Children under 6 years are exempt from paying the service fee.

Close Relatives/Family Members/Friends Visits

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm)
3. Travel medical insurance:
   • Insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay;
   • must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit;
   • minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;
   • The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one.
4. Original invitation (can be written in any official language of Switzerland or in Russian), copy of passport and residence permit of the host, financial information about the host (financial information for the last 3 months).
5. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months.

   For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement;

6. Confirmation of transport
7. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

PLEASE NOTE

For students, a certificate from the educational institution is required.

For minor citizens, a birth certificate is required (original + copy)

For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, an exit permit is required (original + copy)

Pensioners must provide a copy of their pension certificate and a certificate of the amount of pension received.

When presenting a sponsorship letter, you must also attach the following documents:

• sponsor's financial guarantees
• copy of sponsor's passport
• documents confirming the relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored person.

Documents for traveling to Switzerland

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English
3. 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations

4. Travel medical insurance:

   • Insurance must cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay;
   • must be valid for all Schengen States and cover the entire period of intended stay or transit;
   • minimum coverage must be 30,000 €;
5. Visa fee
6. Original invitation (can be written in any official language of Switzerland or in Russian), copy of passport/residence permit of the host, financial information about the host (financial information for the last 3 months).

7. Letter of employment with confirmation of position and salary for the last 3 months.

   For individual entrepreneurs - the original and a copy of certificate of registration, certificate of payment of taxes, bank account statement;

   For students a certificate from the educational institution to be provided.

   Pensioners must provide a copy of their pension certificate and a certificate of the amount of pension received.

   Note: financial means should be 100 Swiss Franc for every day of stay. This can be reduced with prepaid bookings, prepaid tickets or invitation, which indicates that the host is covering the costs. (Except for EU, EEC, EFTA CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES)

8. Confirmation of transport (booked tickets or driver's license with registration certificate and contract with the carrier
9. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.
10. For minors traveling without parents or accompanied by only one parent, permission to travel abroad is required (original and a copy) and birth certificate (original and a copy).

Please find below a list of insurance companies, which policies are accepted for Switzerland:

Euroins

Asoba

Beleximgarant

Belgosstrakh

Ingosgtrakh

Belnefestrach

Belrosstrakh

Kupala

Promtransinvest

TASK

Imkliva Insurance

KENTAVR

BelWEB Strahovanie

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face. The size of the face from the bottom of your chin to the hairline must be between 32mm (1 ¼ inches) and 36mm (1 3/8 inches). Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling.

The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast. Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. The background should be neutral and light, providing sufficient contrast to the face and hair (a neutral gray). Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames.

The photo needs to be printed on high-quality paper with at least 600 dpi resolution; the colours must present a natural appearance and skin tone. The photo must not have kinks, scratches or stains on it. To know more about photo specifications click here.

Please submit your application at least three weeks before your planned trip.

Some applications may require additional processing time. Please note that all applications are reviewed individually.

The Hungarian Embassy in Minsk may require additional documentation and information, or you may be invited for an interview, which may increase the processing time.

Please note that application delivery to and from the Embassy may also take several days. Given the above and the ability to submit documents up to 180 days before your trip, we recommend submitting your application well in advance.

Approximate processing times for applications submitted in Minsk are listed below.

Visa applications are processed within 17 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Embassy. In some cases, if more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended to 45 days.

When submitting documents in other cities, please allow an additional one business day for the document delivery time.

The application must be completed in Hungarian, English or Russian (in Latin letters). Click below to fill the form:

	Visa Application Form – English
	Visa Application Form – Russian

When applying for minor children, the personal presence of both parents/legal representatives is required. If for some reason the presence of one of the parents/legal representatives is not possible, you must provide a notarized consent to travel abroad).

All clients who require biometrics must also complete a personal data processing agreement.

The following categories are exempt from visa fees:

• Children under 6 years old
• Children under 12 years old (only for citizens of Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Cape Verde, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine)
• School pupils, students, postgraduate students, and accompanying teachers traveling for study or educational training
• Researchers from third countries traveling for scientific research purposes
• Representatives of non-profit organizations under 25 years old participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural, or educational events
• Family members of EU/EEA (European Economic Area) citizens
• Holders of diplomatic passports

Service Fee

In addition to the visa fee, a service fee of 18 EUR (including VAT) is charged.

This fee must be paid in Belarusian rubles according to the exchange rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus and applies to each application.

• The VFS service fee is payable only in Belarusian rubles

• More information about exemptions from the service fee can be obtained by phone: +375 17 388 29 26

Please note:

• Visa and service fees must be paid at the visa application center either in cash or by card; fees are non-refundable
• The consular fee is paid in Belarusian rubles according to the rate applicable on the day of payment
• Children under 6 years old are exempt from paying the service fee

VISITING RELATIVES OR FRIENDS IN SWEDEN

1. Passport
   (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for at least 3 months after the planned return date, with at least 2 blank visa pages)
2. Application form
   Completed in Russian (using Latin letters), English, or Hungarian

• 1 photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm) not older than 6 months

3. Insurance policy
   Must cover the entire period of the trip, with coverage valid for at least the Schengen area and a minimum insured amount of EUR 30,000.
   Policies are accepted in printed form only; group policies are not allowed.
   The insurance period must cover all days of the first trip.

1. Invitation
   Original invitation issued in the form of the Swedish Migration Agency

• copy of the inviter’s passport or residence permit
• proof of the inviter’s financial means (bank statement showing transactions for the last 3 months)
  Validity of the invitation: 2 months from the date of issue

IMPORTANT:
The invitation must be submitted either as an original document or as a PDF with a verifiable electronic signature. A verifiable electronic signature is a digital equivalent of a handwritten signature created using a specialized service (e.g., eduSign) or Adobe Acrobat and containing information about the signer (Signature Panel).

Attention!
If the inviting person resides in Sweden based on a residence permit, a copy of their passport must also be provided.

5. Extract from the Swedish population register (personbevis)
   Issued by the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket)
   Validity: 1 month from the date of issue

1. Employment certificate
   Indicating position and salary for the last 3 months

IMPORTANT:

• For individual entrepreneurs:
  Original certificate of business registration + copy
• certificate of tax payments for the last 3 months (quarter)
• bank statement (original) showing transactions for the last 3 months
• For students:
  Certificate from the educational institution
• For pensioners, persons with disabilities, or those on maternity leave:
  Copy of pension/disability certificate
• statement confirming pension/benefits for the last 3 months
• For self-employed individuals:
  Certificate of the last paid tax
• bank statement (original) showing transactions for the last 3 months
• For unemployed persons:
  Bank statement (original) showing transactions for the last 3 months

Validity of documents: 1 month from the date of issue (certificates, statements, etc.)

7. Travel information

• If traveling by car:
  Driver’s license + vehicle registration certificate
• If traveling by bus / plane / ferry / train:
  Tickets covering the full route (Belarus – Sweden – Belarus)

IMPORTANT:

• If the car does not belong to the applicant:
  → A notarized power of attorney permitting travel outside Belarus is required
• If another person will be driving:
  → Driver’s license + vehicle registration certificate + copy of passport + copy of the driver’s visa

8. Copies of documents

• Copy of the last passport page (pp. 32–33)
• Copies of visas issued over the last 3 years

 

For minors:

• Birth certificate (original + copy)
• Copies of parents’ passports

For minors traveling without both parents or with only one parent:

Notarized travel consent (original + copy)

IMPORTANT:
Submission of documents for minors without the presence of at least one parent is not permitted.

Additional note

IMPORTANT!
All documents issued in Swedish must be translated into English or Russian
(Notarization of translation is not required)

Accepted insurance companies

Euroins

Asoba

Beleximgarant

Belgosstrakh

Ingosstrakh

Belneftestrakh

Belrosstrakh

Kupala

Promtransinvest

TASK

Imkliva Insurance

KENTAUR

BelVEB Insurance

Before submitting your application, please carefully review the photo requirements.

The photograph must show a full-face view, from the tip of the chin to the top of the head.

The height of the face from chin to crown must be between 32 mm (1¼ inches) and 36 mm (1⅜ inches).

You must look directly into the camera with a neutral facial expression, mouth closed, and no smile.

The photo size must be 35 × 45 mm.

The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with good contrast.
Avoid reflections, shadows, glare on the face, and red-eye effects.

The background must be plain and light-colored, providing sufficient contrast with the face and hair (ideally neutral gray).

The eyes must be clearly visible:

• No glare on glasses
• No tinted lenses or sunglasses
• The frame must not cover the eyes

The photograph must be printed on high-quality photo paper with a resolution of at least 600 dpi.
Colors must be natural and accurately reflect skin tone.

The photo must be:

• Free of bends, scratches, or stains
• Not older than 6 months

More detailed photo requirements can be found via the provided link.

You are requested to submit your application at least 3 weeks prior to your planned trip.

Some applications may require additional processing time. Please note that all applications are reviewed on an individual basis.

The Embassy of Hungary in Minsk may request additional documents or information, or you may be invited for an interview, which may result in longer processing times.

Please also note that the delivery of applications to and from the Embassy may take several days. Considering the above and the possibility to submit applications up to 180 days before the start of the trip, we recommend applying well in advance.

Below are the approximate processing times when submitting documents in Minsk:

• A decision on visa applications is typically made within 17 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Embassy.
• In some cases, if more detailed checks are required, the processing time may be extended up to 45 days.

If documents are submitted in other cities, additional time for document transfer must be considered — 1 working day.

The application form must be completed in Hungarian, English, or Russian (using Latin letters).

To complete the application form, click below:

	Анкета для получения визы – Русский язык
	Анкета для получения визы – Английский язык

IMPORTANT:

When submitting applications for minors, the personal presence of both parents/legal representatives is required.

If, for any reason, one of the parents/legal representatives cannot be present, a notarized consent for travel abroad must be provided.

All applicants who are required to undergo the biometric procedure must also complete consent for the processing of personal data.

The visa fee shall be waived for customers belonging to one of the following categories:

• Child under the age of 6;
• Child under the age of 12 (only citezens f Belarus, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine);
• stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
• researchersfrom third countriestravelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars,
• conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
• family members of EU/EEA nationals(European Economic Area);
• holders of diplomatic passports.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, VFS service charge in BYR of the equivalent of 18 Euros inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for customers applying at the visa application centre.

• VFS service charge needs to be paid in Belarusian rubles only.

• For more information on visa fee exemption please contact us on +375 17 388 29 26

Please Note: 

• Visa fee and VFS service charge can be paid at the visa application centre in cash and are non-refundable.

*Visa Fee is paid in BYN at the rate agreed additionally on the day of payment.

**Children under 6 years are exempt from paying the service fee.

General documents:

1. Travel document (not older than 10 years from the date of issue, valid for not less than 3 months from the date of return, 2 blank pages with a “visa” mark)
2. Visa application form is filled out in Russian (in Latin letters) or English + 1 colour photo (3,5 x 4,5cm) taken according to ICAO recommendations
3. Travel medical insurance for the entire period of a trip with a minimum Schengen coverage area in the amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance is accepted only in printed form and cannot be a group one.
4. Visa fee payment
5. invitation from the clinic (with information about the timing of the required treatment or examination period)
6. Information about financial means
7. Confirmation of transport
8. Copy of passport pages with personal information. For Belarus citizens – pages 32-33.

Please read the specifications for photographs carefully before submitting your visa application.

The photo needs to display a full frontal view of the face. The size of the face from the bottom of your chin to the hairline must be between 32mm (1 ¼ inches) and 36mm (1 3/8 inches). Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression and without smiling.

The facial image must be sharp, clear, and with sufficient contrast. Please avoid photos with reflections or shadows on the face or with red eyes. The background should be neutral and light, providing sufficient contrast to the face and hair (a neutral gray). Reflection from glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses is not permitted. The eyes cannot be hidden by the glass frames.

The photo needs to be printed on high-quality paper with at least 600 dpi resolution; the colours must present a natural appearance and skin tone. The photo must not have kinks, scratches or stains on it. To know more about photo specifications click here.

Please submit your application at least three weeks before your planned trip.

Some applications may require additional processing time. Please note that all applications are reviewed individually.

The Hungarian Embassy in Minsk may require additional documentation and information, or you may be invited for an interview, which may increase the processing time.

Please note that application delivery to and from the Embassy may also take several days. Given the above and the ability to submit documents up to 180 days before your trip, we recommend submitting your application well in advance.

Approximate processing times for applications submitted in Minsk are listed below.

Visa applications are processed within 17 calendar days from the date the documents are received by the Embassy. In some cases, if more detailed checks are required, this period may be extended to 45 days.

When submitting documents in other cities, please allow an additional one business day for the document delivery time.

The application must be completed in Hungarian, English or Russian (in Latin letters). Click below to fill the form:

	Visa Application Form – English
	Visa Application Form – Russian

When applying for minor children, the personal presence of both parents/legal representatives is required. If for some reason the presence of one of the parents/legal representatives is not possible, you must provide a notarized consent to travel abroad).