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 the exchange of cultural achievements. Traveling to this country is becoming increasingly popular - because China has something to surprise and delight its guests.
Where is the embassy located?
The Embassy of China in Minsk is located at 22 Berestyanskaya. Citizens of Belarus can order the production of documents and take ready passports on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:30.
How to get a visa
In order 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;
- 3 x 4 color photo;
- an invitation from China, round-trip tickets or confirmation of hotel reservation;
- if you plan to visit Hong Kong, an additional income statement for the last 3 months is required.
The embassy will offer you to fill out a special form and ask you 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.
Visa processing does not take much time, and it will be possible to pick it up in a week from the date of filing. The embassy provides urgent paperwork. Pay about $ 20 - and you can get a visa in 2-3 days. You can pick up the 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: on paying the consular fee and on accepting documents by the embassy.
Visa cost
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 dollars. A double entry visa will be $ 15 more expensive. Multiple entry visa entitles you to multiple visits to China for six months or a year. The first type of multiple entry visa will cost $ 60, the second will cost 90.
Can I go 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 buying a tourist ticket 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 applying for a visa for each member of the group individually. Travelers planning a vacation on their own, in all cases need a visa.
additional information
For five years now, Mr. Tsui Tsumin has been the official ambassador of China to Belarus. The telephone 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.