Updated December 21, 2020 Link to Embassy Minsk COVID-19 Alerts (Note – NEW information is in bold) The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Beginning May 18, 2020, U.S. Embassy Minsk will reduce the frequency of these health alerts from daily to weekly unless circumstances …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Thank you for your patience as we prepared to resume processing student visas. Today, we’re happy to provide instructions for how to schedule your visa interview. Interviews will begin Monday, September 21, 2020. All applicants need to fill out the DS-160 form, and have paid their SEVIS fee. Additionally, you will need to bring confirmation …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Education, Featured Event, News, Press Releases
Updated August 3, 2020 Link to Embassy Minsk COVID-19 Alerts (Note – NEW information is in bold) The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Beginning May 18, 2020, U.S. Embassy Minsk will reduce the frequency of these health alerts from daily to weekly unless circumstances warrant. If you have questions or concerns, please email us at ConsularMinsk@state.gov …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
Do you have a valid nonimmigrant, DV or immigrant visa to enter the United States? Before you purchase tickets, remember: due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions you may not transit any one of the 26 Schengen countries, the UK, China or Iran on your way to the U.S. Even just a short lay-over at an airport …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism
By U.S. Mission Belarus | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases
Frequently Asked Questions from American Citizens regarding March 11 and March 14 Presidential Proclamations 1. Q: I am a U.S. citizen in Europe. Do the March 11 and March 14 Presidential Proclamations prevent me from returning to the United States? A: No. The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. For the most …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases
In consideration of the Belarus Council of Ministers’ decision to limit cultural, scientific, sports and other events to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Embassy in Minsk will suspend non-immigrant visa services beginning March 17, 2020. Services for U.S. citizens will continue to be available. The U.S. Embassy in Minsk is committed to protecting …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Featured Event, News, Press Releases
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, or/and Iran within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China or Iran, have traveled to China or Iran recently, …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
U.S. Embassy in Minsk is pleased to announce the inaugural photo contest for Summer Work and Travel Exchange Participants! About the Contest: The contest is open to all Summer Work and Travel Exchange Participants issued by U.S. Embassy Minsk in 2019 and there is no limit on numbers of entry, however all winners should be …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 31 July, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
By U.S. Mission Belarus | 30 April, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Featured Event, News
The Consular Section at the United States Embassy in Minsk will be closed for renovations from March 5 – 8, 2019. The section will resume normal operations on March 11, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will permanently close its field office in Moscow, Russia, on March 29, 2019. The last day the office will be open to the public and accepting applications is Feb. 28, 2019. Please note that Immigrant and Diversity visa applications for citizens of Belarus will continue to be …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 8 February, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. The $10 fee increase …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
The Embassy of the United States in Minsk is pleased to announce that beginning February 1, 2018, we are fully opening for nonimmigrant visa services for citizens and residents of Belarus. Starting February 1, Belarusian citizens and residents of any age may apply for any category of nonimmigrant U.S. visa at the Embassy in Minsk. …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Visas
At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information. Please visit U.S. Department of State website for updates.
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News
The Embassy of the United States in Minsk is pleased to announce a new expansion of visa services in Belarus. Beginning January 9, 2018, the Embassy will accept applications from residents of Belarus in all the following nonimmigrant visa categories: A, C1/D, G, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, and R. However, the …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 22 December, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
On November 1, Chargé d’affaires Robert Riley and consul Aleta Kovensky held a press conference to announce the expansion of visa services in Belarus. Media Statement by the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus: The Embassy of the United States in Minsk is pleased to announce the expansion of visa services in Belarus. Beginning November 1, the …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 1 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases
The Embassy of the United States of America in Minsk announces the following change to visa processing procedures: Pursuant to the Executive Order entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” signed by President Donald J. Trump on January 27, 2017, the Embassy of the United States of America in Belarus …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 30 January, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Visas