Traveling To Belarus With A Bulgarian Passport: What You Need To Know

Bulgarian citizens can enter Belarus without a visa for 30 days, but only if they are entering through Minsk National Airport, or the airports in Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, or Mogilev. Land borders must be crossed with a visa. All travellers to Belarus must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the expected date of departure from the country, and must contain at least two blank pages. Additionally, all foreign citizens must have a medical insurance document issued by a Belarusian or foreign insurance company, and proof of funds for their stay.

Bulgarian citizens can enter Belarus without a visa for 30 days

To enter Belarus, a Bulgarian citizen must have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months after the expected date of departure from Belarus and contain at least two blank pages, intended for visas or other marks.

Additionally, foreign citizens are obliged to conclude a compulsory medical insurance contract with a Belarusian insurance company or a foreign partner of a Belarusian insurance company. This can be done at all border crossing points. Without medical insurance, entry to Belarus will be denied.

All U.S. citizens staying in Belarus for more than five days (not including Sundays or national holidays) are required to register with the local office of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Interior. This requirement also applies to those who enter Belarus under the 30-day visa-free regime. Registration must be completed within five days of arrival (excluding Sundays and national holidays).

Bulgarian citizens must enter Belarus using a valid passport

Bulgarian citizens can enter Belarus, but they must do so using a valid passport. This is in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Belarus ‘Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons’, which states that foreigners may enter or leave the territory if they have a valid passport and visa.

Bulgarian citizens can enter Belarus without a visa for a period of 30 days, including arrival and departure days, but only if they enter through Minsk National Airport, or the airports in Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, or Mogilev. If they are entering via a land border, they will need a visa.

It is important to note that the visa-free passage through Minsk National Airport does not apply to those arriving in Belarus on flights from the Russian Federation, or those intending to fly to the Russian Federation. It also does not apply to foreigners on official travel, who must have diplomatic, official, special, or other equivalent passports.

Bulgarian citizens must also be aware that their passport must be valid for at least 90 days after the expiry of the visa. Additionally, there must be at least one blank page in the passport, so that the entry visa can be affixed to it. There should be no other visa stamps on this page.

Bulgarian citizens must have a valid international passport when applying for a visa

Bulgarian citizens can enter Belarus without a visa for a period of 30 days, including the days of arrival and departure. This is only possible when entering the country through Minsk National Airport, or the airports in Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno and Mogilev. If you are entering Belarus by land, you will need to obtain a visa.

To apply for a visa, Bulgarian citizens must have a valid international passport. The passport must be valid for at least 90 days after the expiry of the visa. Other documents required for the visa application include:

• 1 visa form in accordance with an approved format
• 1 recent colour photograph (35x45mm, full-face, on a light background)
• Invitation letter

The consular officer may request additional documents to make a decision on the visa application. Bulgarian citizens can obtain business visas and visas for private visits (up to 30 days) without presenting an invitation letter. To do so, they must fill in a visa form and indicate the purpose of the trip, the exact name and address of the inviting organisation (or the full name, address and telephone number of the natural person), as well as the address of residence in Belarus.

It is important to note that the visa-free entry at certain airports does not apply to persons arriving in Belarus on flights from the Russian Federation, or to those intending to fly to the Russian Federation. It also does not apply to foreigners on official travel with diplomatic, official, special or other equivalent passports.

Bulgarian citizens must register with the local office of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Interior if staying in Belarus for more than five days

Bulgarian citizens can enter Belarus without a visa for 30 days, including arrival and departure days, but only through Minsk National Airport and the airports in Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, and Mogilev. If you are entering Belarus via a land border, you will need to obtain a visa.

If you are staying in Belarus for more than five days (not including Sundays or national holidays), you must register with the local office of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Interior. This requirement applies to both visa holders and those who enter under the 30-day visa-free regime. Registration must be completed within five days of arrival (excluding Sundays and national holidays).

If you are staying in a hotel, the hotel staff will complete the registration for you. If you are renting an apartment or house, the rental agent may be able to assist you with the registration process. If you are staying in a private home, you must complete the registration yourself.

If you plan to move to a new location in Belarus after registering, you must register again with the local Citizenship and Migration Department office before you move.

Failure to register or remaining in Belarus for longer than 30 days may result in administrative action, including a fine of up to €550, deportation, and a ban from entering Belarus in the future.

It is important to note that the situation in Belarus is unpredictable, and there is heightened tension in the region. There is also a potential risk of harassment targeted at foreigners. Therefore, it is strongly advised that Bulgarian citizens refrain from travelling to Belarus unless absolutely necessary.

Bulgarian citizens must have a valid Belarusian passport to exit Belarus

Bulgarian citizens can enter Belarus without a visa for a period of 30 days, including arrival and departure days. However, this is only possible if they enter Belarus through Minsk National Airport, or the airports in Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, and Mogilev. If they enter Belarus by land, they will need a visa.

Upon entering Belarus, Bulgarian citizens must fill in a migration card, which must be kept during their stay and handed over to the competent border authorities upon leaving the country.

To exit Belarus, Bulgarian citizens must have a valid Belarusian passport. This is because, according to Belarusian law, Belarusian citizens must use their Belarusian passports to depart. If a Bulgarian citizen with dual citizenship enters Belarus using their Belarusian passport, they must also use it to leave. If they lose their passport or if it expires during their stay, it may take weeks or even months to obtain a new one. This is because all US-issued documents submitted in support of a Belarusian passport application must carry an Apostille issued by the Secretary of State in the US state where the document was issued.

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