Consular Affairs Archives | U.S. Embassy in Belarus

USCIS to Close the Moscow Field Office

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 ...

By U.S. Mission Belarus | 8 February, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

U.S. Passport Execution Fee Will Increase to $35

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 ...

By U.S. Mission Belarus | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

Complete visa services for all citizens and residents of Belarus

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. ...

By U.S. Mission Belarus | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Visas

Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations

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.‎

By U.S. Mission Belarus | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News

Continued Expansion of Visa Services in Minsk

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 ...

By U.S. Mission Belarus | 22 December, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas

Expansion of visa services in Minsk

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 ...

By U.S. Mission Belarus | 1 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases

Change to Visa Application Procedure

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 ...

By U.S. Mission Belarus | 30 January, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Visas

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