Every year, China is becoming more accessible and attractive to other countries in terms of tourism and doing business. Belarus cooperates with China not only at the state level, but also in terms of guest visits and exchange of cultural achievements. Traveling to this country is becoming more and more popular - after all, China has something to surprise and please its guests.
Where is the embassy located?
The Embassy of China in Minsk is located at Berestyanskaya, 22. Citizens of Belarus can order the production of documents and pick up ready-made passports on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:30.
How to get a visa
To go to the People's Republic of China, residents of Belarus need to prepare documents and apply for a visa in advance. To get it, you will need to provide a number of documents to the Chinese Embassy in Minsk:
- passport valid for more than 6 months;
- color photo 3 x4;
- an invitation from China, round-trip airfare or hotel reservation confirmation;
- if you plan to visit Hong Kong, you will additionally need a certificate of income for the last 3 months.
At the embassy you will be offered to fill out a special questionnaire and asked to tell in detail about the purpose of the visit and describe the route of travel. Foreign citizens permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Belarus and wishing to apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy in Minsk will need to provide a residence permit in Belarus. The Embassy reserves the right, if necessary, to request additional documents and information from citizens planning a trip.
Issuing a visa will not take long, and it will be possible to pick it up within a week from the date of application. The embassy provides urgent paperwork services. Pay about 20 dollars - and you can get a visa in 2-3 days. You can pick up ready-made documents at the address of the Chinese Embassy in Minsk. When receiving a passport and a visa, you need to provide two receipts: for paying the consular fee and for accepting documents by the embassy.
Visa fees
To obtain a visa at the Chinese Embassy in Minsk, citizens will have to pay a consular fee. Its size depends on the type of visa. They are of three types: single, double and reusable. The most inexpensive is a single entry visa, its cost is $30. A double entry visa will cost $15 more. Multiple entry visa en titles you to multiple visitsChina within half a year or a year. The first type of multiple entry visa will cost $60, the second will cost $90.
Can I travel to China without a visa?
Residents of Belarus have the opportunity to go to China without a visa in a completely legal way. This can be done by purchasing a tour package from a travel agency accredited by the Chinese Embassy in Minsk. Such travel agencies have an official invitation from China and the right to carry tourist groups without a visa for each member of the group separately. Travelers planning a holiday on their own are required to apply for a visa in all cases.
More information
The official Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Belarus for five years now has been Mr. Cui Cumin. The phone number of the Chinese Embassy in Minsk for the necessary background information can be found on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in Belarus.
